Talking with friends, Chase remembers a joke about lesbians that he read online. He thinks his friends might find it funny, but is also afraid of being known as someone who finds humor in hurtful stereotypes. Before retelling the joke, he says, “You know I don’t have anything against gay people, but . . . .” Chase’s statement is called a(n) ______.
A. apologia
B. account
C. aligning action
D. disclaimer
D. disclaimer
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a. the birth of a child b. the loss of a home in a fire c. the unexpected death of an infant d. all of the above
Which demographic theory advocates for a goal of the number of people entering a population through birth or immigration to be equal to the number of people leaving it via death or emigration?
a. Malthusian theory b. Zero population growth theory c. Cornucopian theory d. Demographic transition theory
Which statement below DOES NOT describe Thorstein Veblen’s “predatory barbarism?” Select all, but only those that apply.
a. war b. competition c. individual achievement d. savagery
According to the text, which of the following statements is true about reframing?
A. It is the root of ongoing family problems. B. It is denial. C. It is based on the fact that people can look at any situation in various ways. D. It is a fundamental technique for changing the situation.