What is the term for an irrationally-based negative or positive attitude toward certain groups and their members?

a. stereotype
b. prejudice
c. discrimination
d. ethnocentrism
e. negative belief system


B

Sociology

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Mills claims that there is a psychological similarity among the power elite due to________

a. personality traits b. socialization processes in politics c. the corruption of wealth d. similar social origins and lifestyles

Sociology

An experiment takes place in a laboratory in an attempt to eliminate all possible contaminating influences

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Failing to reject the null hypothesis contributes to the advancement of science.

Sociology

The fact that food shortages are a human and not a natural phenomenon means that:

A. all nations are incapable of growing a sufficient variety of natural foods. B. humans are now capable of creating synthetic food. C. drought and soil erosion do not affect food production. D. food is always available to those who can afford it.

Sociology