Bobby does not believe in equality for all racial and ethnic groups, yet he continues to cater to all groups at his restaurant. According to Merton, what category would Bobby fall into?
A) The unprejudiced nondiscriminator
B) The unprejudiced discriminator
C) The prejudiced nondiscriminator
D) The prejudiced discriminator
Answer: C
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Available figures concerning inequality in the distribution of income in the United States
a. ignore the major increases in the standard of living experienced by much of the population during the twentieth century b. demonstrate a trend toward equalization c. undoubtedly understate the real extent of income inequality d. show that income inequality has increased markedly throughout the twentieth century
Which of the following is a reason for researchers to select samples to represent a population?
A. The population may be so large that it would be too expensive and time consuming to conduct the research. B. Using the whole population to conduct researches will yield inaccurate results. C. Samples are better for inductive reasoning-based researches, while the whole population can be used only for deductive reasoning-based researches. D. Samples are better as they use the concept of conventional wisdom over critical thinking. E. Samples yield more accurate results as they do not influence social policies.
One's chances of victimization are reduced by:
A. Staying single B. Staying out of public places C. Moving to the city D. Being out after 10 p.m.
Provide an example of an intervening relationship and describe why it is so.
What will be an ideal response?