Jonathan's parents suspect that he is gay, and they decide to have a discussion with him about it. They want Jonathan to conform to the societal norms of heterosexuality. In this scenario, Jonathan's parents are apprehensive of his _____.

A. asexuality
B. sexual orientation
C. gender identity
D. sexist attitude
E. gender stereotype


Answer: B

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Susan is an outgoing woman. She is very confident and has a strong sense of self. She works in a busy, competitive office in sales and marketing. Susan has many friends at work because she has learned that she needs to balance her strong, outspoken personality with being tactful and sensitive to others' needs. There are times that one of her coworkers does or says something that hurts Susan's feelings during a department meeting. Rather than reacting and saying something that may be rude, she waits and talks with her coworker in private after the meeting. Why is Susan choosing to respond this way?

A. She is operating out of her id. B. She is operating out of her sense of "me." C. She is operating out of her sense of "I." D. She is afraid of being fired.

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Which of the following examples is closest to how Weber understood the relationship between beliefs and action?

a. Beliefs are the opium of working people, helping them cope with work. b. Belief in an afterlife shaped the behavior of early Protestants. c. Beliefs are less important than class relationships that position workers. d. Only by competing to survive can workers believe in their jobs. e. Beliefs are private, so we should look at history to explain actions.

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Teenage pregnancy has:

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

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Men outlive women in later life

a. True b. False

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