Information regarding elderly singles is limited because
(a) most elderly singles refuse to talk about their lifestyle.
(b) there are not that many elderly singles around.
(c) relatively little systematic research has been done on elderly singles.
(d) the privacy act prohibits the release of information on elderly singles.
(c)
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b. they meet certain needs that are necessary for society to exist. c. they exist outside of individual experience. d. they are natural extensions of society.
Which is NOT true about prejudice?
a. It is always negative. b. It is irrational. c. It is a barrier to interaction. d. It easily gives way to facts.
Alzheimer’s disease:
A. is the 10th leading cause of death among the elderly. B. is an example of informal care. C. is ultimately fatal. D. has treatment available, but it is expensive.
How would sociologists explain the disproportionately high incarceration rates of African Americans when compared to other groups?
A. Racism based on the lingering effects of Jim Crow laws B. Increased violence in African American males C. Lower levels of intelligence in violent offenders D. Stronger feelings of anger and resentment in African Americans