Determining which people will enter what occupation is a function of education referred to as ________.

A) mainstreaming
B) multicultural representation
C) telescoping
D) gatekeeping


Ans: D) gatekeeping

Sociology

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In the training program presented by Steinfeldt and Steinfeldt, what is the first portion?

a. presenting how it would sound to caricature other racial and ethnic groups b. a vignette of what a Native American student would experience on a daily basis c. examples of how other culturally stereotyped groups (such as Vikings) are portrayed much more often as Norwegians, rather than Vikings d. an overview of activist programs seeking to change this problem

Sociology

Which of these statements about biological differences between men and women is false?

a. Men have an X and a Y chromosome; women have two X chromosomes. b. Men and women have distinctive muscle and bone structures. c. Reproductive organs for both men and women are the source of hormones characteristic of each sex. d. Brain functioning in men and women is virtually identical. e. Men tend to use their right ear when listening; women tend to listen with both ears.

Sociology

According to Kübler­Ross’s theory,

a. the dying person completes each stage in an orderly fashion. b. a stage of initial shock is dysfunctional but inevitable. c. depression must be avoided if the dying person is to die in peace. d. most people move into a state of submission that is devoid of emotion.

Sociology

Qualitative sociology can be defined as:

a. Statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants. b. In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data. c. Virtual interactivity, online polls, and online gaming. d. Door to door sales pitches, cold calls, and press conferences.

Sociology