As an agent of socialization, __________ are responsible for portraying a distorted picture of society by focusing on sensationalistic murders and celebrity gossip
a. peer groups
b. mass media
c. schools
d. families
Answer: B
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Levitt's analysis reveals that the top two reasons given in the 10 largest circulation U.S. newspapers (e.g., the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today) for the dramatic fall in during the 1990s were "__________" and "__________."
a. innovative policing strategies / increased reliance on prisons b. aging of the population / changes in the crack cocaine market c. strong economy / tougher gun control d. strong economy / aging of the population e. aging of the population / tougher gun control
Comparisons of Asian Americans and other Americans after divorce indicate that Asian American women experience a stronger sense of
a. shamefulness and failure. b. serenity and peace. c. freedom and opportunity. d. anger and frustration.
The primary factor that affects the growth rate of most countries today is the ________
A) status of married couples in a country B) dominant religious beliefs of the society C) degree of political stability in a country D) rate of industrialization in a country
Billy does not have a home computer or Internet access away from school because his family cannot afford it. His classmates come from more affluent backgrounds and have these things. This inequality illustrates
A. class warfare. B. the digital divide. C. a social hierarchy. D. alienation.