In contrast to McLuhan's views on technology, ______ argued that television was the reason that there was a decline in the seriousness of public life by encouraging particular ways of thinking and speaking--undermining democracy.

The specialized language of a stigmatized group is known as ______.

A. cant B. jargon C. substandard English D. slang

"Does the agency have reporting and operational review procedures in place permitting us to ensure full compliance with all ethical standards?" is a question that addresses which of the following

A) honesty of identity B) agency employment characteristics C) respect for the rules D) honesty of opinion E) responses when things go wrong

The U.S. has been facing the issue of immigration from Mexico for a long time. The mainstream U.S. public opinions about immigration/immigrants are generally negative:

Many people perceive that immigrants rely on the U.S. citizens' tax money, take jobs away from the U.S. workers, overcrowd public schools in the U.S., and increase crime rate in the U.S. metropolitan areas. This conflict may be triggered by: a. the desire of the U.S. citizens to achieve their positive identities and to differentiate themselves from Mexican immigrants b. the fact that jobs are limited resources c. the historical friction between the U.S. and Mexico d. all of the above

Many Guatemalans place great emphasis on extended families and are more likely to consult with family members when making important decisions. This culture most likely represents a(n) ________ society.

A. feminine B. individualist C. collectivist D. masculine