A statement intended to explain unanticipated, embarrassing, or unacceptable behavior after the potentially disruptive or discrediting act has occurred is called a(n) ______.
A. apologia
B. account
C. aligning action
D. disclaimer
B. account
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A __________ is a formal organization characterized by a division of labor, hierarchy of authority, formal rules, rationality, and impersonality
Fill in the blank with correct word
Thomas, an educationist, feels that tracking or formalized ability grouping of students in the U.S. is not a completely fair process. Which of the following is a reason for Thomas to have such an opinion?
a. Tracking decisions are made, at least in part, on the basis of stereotypes about social class and race. b. Students from affluent families are more likely to be placed in lower tracks than lower-class students. c. Decisions about tracking are based on the student's performance in class or on standardized tests. d. Tracking has resulted in an unacceptably large high school dropout rate in the United States.
Identify and contrast four examples of gender variances (also known as gender identities)
What will be an ideal response?
Those who oppose the legalization of drugs argue that if drugs are legalized,
a) drug use and addiction will skyrocket. b) more middle-class persons will become drug addicts. c) many policemen and prison guards would become unemployed. d) the government would have major problems distributing drugs.