In general, an important foundation of humor is ________
a. incongruity—differences in meaning.
b. differences in social standing.
c. gender differences.
d. differences in culture.
Answer: a. incongruity—differences in meaning.
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Howard Becker observed that:
a. We place labels on people in society and they become self-fulfilling prophecies. b. The rate of suicide increases with age. c. Social interactions are the building blocks of society. d. Economic power should not lie in the hands of the few.
Which of the following is not true about NRR/GRR?
a) Its value increases as female mortality below age 50 declines. b) In the MDR, it has been above .9 since 1950. c) It has increased substantially since 1950 in the LDR. d) It is higher in the LeastDC than in the LDR.
Adolf Hitler believed in the superiority of the Aryan race. This is an example of
A. cultural relativism. B. Eurocentrism. C. elitism. D. racism.
About what share of U.S. adults consider themselves to be moderates (in the political spectrum)>
a. about 76 percent b. about 56 percent c. about 36 percent d. about 16 percent