The poverty line in the U.S. was originally based on __________.

A) an average family’s net financial assets in the 1980s
B) the average cost of food for a family in the 1960s
C) the median household income in the U.S. in the 1950s
D) the median price of a home in the 1990s


B) the average cost of food for a family in the 1960s

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According to the functionalist perspective, societies develop social structures (institutions) that persist because they play a part in helping society survive. These institutions include the family, education, government, religion, and the economy

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

An older adult’s ability to take drugs as prescribed by their doctor is best predicted by their

a. chronological age. b. executive function. c. level of education. d. severity of illness.

Sociology

The standard t test for independent means should NOT be used if the populations are highly __________ in opposite directions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Sociology

A man shoves his wife during an argument. This is an example of ______.

A. situational couple violence B. intimate terrorism C. sexual assault D. intimate partner violence

Sociology