A researcher speculates that financial woes lead to marital problems. This speculation is considered a(n)

(a) theory.
(b) concept.
(c) hypothesis.
(d) experiment.


(c)

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At 85-years-old, Elizabeth has recently begun to lose control of her bladder, which has led to several embarrassing situations when she has been out with friends. Elizabeth is suffering from

a. Crohn's disease. b. irritable bowel syndrome. c. incontinence. d. hormonal enuresis.

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In 2001, African Americans were surpassed by __________ as the largest racial/ethnic minority group in the United States

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

All of the following are characteristics of charismatic authority EXCEPT that it: a. tends to be temporary and relatively unstable

b. may be legitimized by extraordinary insight. c. often becomes legitimized on the basis of long-standing custom. d. is usually limited to a small number of faithful followers.

Sociology

Which of the following statements about adoption is TRUE?

A. A longitudinal study conducted over 20 years found that minority children placed in White homes often do not develop positive racial and ethnic identities, and they know little of their history and culture. B. Single men are not allowed to legally adopt children under the age of 12. C. The research finds that children growing up with same-sex parents are just as happy and well-adjusted as children with heterosexual parents. D. The number of children adopted internationally was at an all-time high in 2009, but has since leveled off somewhat, except for an increase in the number of children adopted from Guatemala.

Sociology