Which of the following is NOT part of Mills's pyramid of power?
a. Power elite
b. Local opinion leaders, legislatures, and interest groups
c. Clerisy
d. Powerless masses
Answer: c. Clerisy
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a. In-depth interviews require active listening on the part of interviewers. b. Researchers use in-depth interviews to attain “thick descriptions” of social life recounted by interview participants. c. In-depth interviews must be paired with surveys to produce valid data. d. In-depth interviews are issue-oriented.
Proponents of the nurture side of the “nature vs. nurture” debate argue that __________ is more important than biology in determining behaviors
a. environment b. genetics c. emotion d. age
How do schools encourage conformity?
A) By expecting students to give answers the teacher wants B) By placing no restrictions on dress C) By encouraging talking and exploration during class D) With a national curriculum
Which of the following illustrates a current trend in higher education?
A. More women than men are receiving college degrees. B. White participation in higher education fell from 44 percent to 28 percent between 1978 and 2008. C. Equal gains are being made by Latino and African American groups in educational attainment. D. Men are more likely to receive degrees than women.