A woman who was born and raised in a poor family becomes a regional supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service. She has experienced
A. horizontal mobility.
B. structural mobility.
C. upward intergenerational mobility.
D. institutional mobility.
Answer: C
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(a) neglect (b) voice (c) exit (d) loyalty
Based on the value of lambda found in question 15, what is the strength of the association between ethnicity and religion?
a. weak b. moderate c. strong d. the measure does not reflect strength
The repeated fragmentation and reorganization of ethnic groups into separate states within the region has given rise to the term ______ .
a. Exclave
b. Balkanization
c. Enclave
d. Ethnic Cleansing
Which of the following is an accurate conclusion about conformity based on the Asch study
A. People learn the correct answer by watching others. B. People conform when they get a reward for doing so. C. People are conditioned to obey authority. D. People are more likely to conform when others conform.