This hypothesis maintains that the idea that negative stereotypes (prejudices) about other groups exist because of the lack of contact and interaction between racial groups

A) racial hypothesis
B) interaction hypothesis
C) contact hypothesis
D) intercultural hypothesis


C

Sociology

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A) heteronegativity B) homonegativity C) homonormativity D) transphobia

Sociology

Richie was basically a good kid; he always wanted to do what was right. However, his father and older brother were sent to prison for various serious crimes

People in the community thought that Richie would be just like them and treated him accordingly. Eventually Richie came to adopt the definition that others placed upon him as a criminal just waiting to happen and he actually began engaging in illegal acts. The theory that explains this is: A) cultural transmission theory B) differential association theory C) labeling theory D) looking glass self theory

Sociology

Which of the following is true of intellectual property thefts?

A. They are primarily middle-class crimes. B. The offenders are easy to catch. C. They are seldom reported to the police. D. The offenders are always high-status people. E. They are obsolete since the year 2000.

Sociology

Teenage pregnancy has:

a. risen sharply. b. risen slightly. c. remained the same. d. dropped significantly.

Sociology