Meritocracies are which of the following?
A. An ideal system that has never existed in practice, based on the belief that social stratification is based on personal effort.
B. Closed stratified systems in which people can do little or nothing to change their social standing.
C. Open stratified systems in which people are free to pursue a different level of education or employment than their parents.
D. A system of nobility where rank is determined by tradition and heritage.
A. An ideal system that has never existed in practice, based on the belief that social stratification is based on personal effort.
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_______ is a term used to describe a theory of understanding how traditional gender role socialization can result in negative consequences for men who remain rigid in changing circumstances.
a) male privilege
b) Sexism
c) Male gender role conflict
d) Classism
Neuroscience research clearly demonstrates that has a wide range of effects on the brain, including increased neural plasticity, and can be an intervention alternative for diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
a. a diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids b. reading c. exercise d. working past retirement age
As a patient, Shelby has an obligation to follow her doctor's treatment plan. However, her prescribed drug makes her feel very drowsy, preventing her from carrying out her role as a mother. Shelby feels she is not alert enough to properly care for her daughter. Shelby is experiencing
a. role strain. b. status inconsistency. c. a role set. d. role conflict.
The narcotizing dysfunction concept states that if the media subjects the audience to prolonged reports on natural disasters or other forms of sufferings, then the audience may become ____ and ____ to the crisis and suffering.
A) placid; indifferent B) numb; desensitized C) alert; interested