In their criticisms of positivism, critical theorists argue _____.
a. the scientific method is not an end in itself and ultimately such practices oppress individuals in contemporary society
b. art and expression were increasingly rationalized, bureaucratized, and subject to the control of elites
c. knowledge uncovered with science cannot be inherently objective and neutral
d. society and social thinking is highly irrational and even amoral
e. economic determinism is overly mechanistic
c. knowledge uncovered with science cannot be inherently objective and neutral
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a. Head Start b. Diversity management c. Consulting pairs d. Segregation
Some IQ tests have a standard deviation of 16 points. If an experimental procedure produced an increase of 3.2 IQ points, the effect size would represent a __________ effect size
A) small B) medium C) large D) extra large
Which of the following is true of knowledge based on tradition and authority?
A) ?It can be misleading or wrong. B) ?It exposes myths. C) ?It challenges overgeneralizations. D) ?It is the same as knowledge gained by sociological research. E) ?It influences social policies.
Which of the following reflects Joseph Schumpeter’s characterization of capitalism.
a. Capitalism is an undesirable economic system. b. Capitalism advances through invention and innovation. c. Capitalism requires rationalization. d. Capitalism balances itself into a state of equilibrium.