A/An __________ is exceptionally powerful in determining an individual's identity, often to the point where other statuses are virtually ignored

a. role
b. master status
c. achieved status
d. ascribed status


B

Sociology

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The Healthy People 2020 Initiative sets targets for a healthier population based upon three broad goals. Which of the following is not one of these goals?

A. Increasing the length of healthy life B. Increasing access to psychological counseling services for all C. Reducing health disparities among Americans D. Achieving access to preventive services for all

Sociology

Ethnic identity emerges and changes depending upon the social circumstances

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

Sociology

Couples are more likely to have a third child if:

A) they feel they can rectify the mistakes made during previous pregnancies. B) they already have two girls rather than two boys. C) they want the experience of parenthood without children markedly interfering with their lifestyle. D) they believe in the concept of antinatalism.

Sociology

The biosphere of the planet includes the surface layer as well as the surrounding __________

A) atmosphere B) seasphere C) cosmosphere D) lunasphere

Sociology