According to Messner, the sense of commitment that young boys

eventually make to the development of athletic careers is best explained

a. by the possibility for lucrative sports contracts.
b. by the ability of sports stars to obtain women.
c. as a process of development of masculine gender identity and status in relation to same-sex peers.
d. as a misguided sense of priorities.


C

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Explanations for illness that emphasize individual blame have

a. ?encouraged policy-makers to focus on the impact of poverty. b. ?disappeared from American culture. c. ?encouraged policy makers to ignore social and environmental causes of illness. d. ?increased individuals’ risk of arthritis. e. ?resulted in greater sympathy for those with polio.

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How many message points should you include in your primary message?

a. Three b. One c. Five d. Ten

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According to ethnomethodological analysis, a _____ generates applause by outlining a category of points, usually in sets of three.

a. headline—punch line b. contrast c. list d. puzzle-solution

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According to G. William Domhoff, today's power elite in the U.S. is composed of which of the following?

A. African American males B. African American females C. White males D. White females

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