Modernization theory, which proposes that economic development will gradually improve the lives of people in developing countries, is based on which sociological perspective
What will be an ideal response?
functionalist
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The word "frequency" in a frequency table refers to:
A) cycles per second B) the number of scores at each value of a variable C) the times per unit change of each score D) the cumulative percentage for any given value
At a vaginal examination, male doctors _____ social reality in order to define the examination as _____
a. deny; sexual b. ignore; nonsexual c. dismiss; normal d. construct; nonsexual
The emergency room clerk who keeps a bleeding patient waiting while filling out lots of paperwork is a classic example of bureaucratic ________
a. ritualism. b. alienation. c. innovation. d. inertia.
One reason that it might appear as though a crime is especially significant is due to the structure of the social environment in which news organizations function. This is best depicted by which of the following?
A. News organizations track their competitors' stories and often compete by covering the same story at the same time. B. A "hop scotch" effect takes place whereby one news organization covers a story and other organizations skip it and move on. C. Government watchdog groups ensure that only the most significant crimes are covered by journalists. D. Media owners tend to favor journalists who report "early and often," as the saying goes.