A researcher is asking questions of a serious nature, and a respondent gives only "socially acceptable" answers. This is an example of ________

A) research fraud
B) poor sample selection
C) interviewer bias
D) research bias


C

Sociology

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The Chinese first came to the United States during the California gold rush in the 1850s

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

Kate has not seen or heard from her mother since Hurricane Katrina hit the Louisiana town where her mother lived. She does not know for sure if her mother is dead or alive. Kate feels her mother's psychological presence even though she is not physically with her. Pauline Boss uses the term _____ to describe what Kate is feeling

a. mental illness b. delusional affect c. ambiguous loss d. trauma-induced psychosis

Sociology

Role strain is a predicament that occurs when roles associated with two or more statuses a person holds conflict

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The current shift in the U.S. public's attitude toward marijuana laws is probably partly related to which of the following?

A. Increasing evidence that marijuana is relatively innocuous and A desire to spend federal funds more wisely and gain tax revenue B. Increasing evidence that marijuana is relatively innocuous C. A desire to spend federal funds more wisely and gain tax revenue D. Increased use of marijuana among young people

Sociology