Which of the following terms refers to lifetime experiences and opportunities that enhance or reduce a student's ability to learn and succeed?
A. tracking
B. cultural capital
C. home schooling
D. standardized testing
Answer: B
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a. were not very aware of their own immoral behavior. b. were more readily critical of their own immoral behavior than before the flood.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a stereotype?
a. It refers to exaggerated beliefs b. It is associated with a variety of people c. It is always negative or derogatory d. It allows for the wide variation in cultural traits that occurs in any group
Critical sociology
a. focuses on the meaning people attach to behavior. b. seeks to bring about desirable social change. c. endorses the principle of being value-free. d. is based on Weber's principle of verstehen.
The elderly in the United States have a higher than average suicide rate. __________ seems to be the most important influence
a. Reduced income b. Declining health c. A lack of social relationships d. Criminal involvement