__________________ coined the term conspicuous consumption, which refers to those of the upper class who use their wealth to demonstrate their status in society.
a. Karl Marx
b. Max Weber
c. Auguste Comte
d. Thorstein Veblen
d. Thorstein Veblen
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In the United States today, __________ have the largest percentage of its population living below the poverty line
a. the elderly b. white, female-headed families c. husband-present, black and Hispanic families d. blacks and Hispanics e. black and Hispanic, female-headed families
Which of these countries has the highest life expectancy?
a. Malawi b. United States c. Sweden d. Monaco
Nguyen and Phuong live in their native Vietnam and were just married. Tradition would dictate that they live with
a) his parents. b) her parents. c) her brother. d) no one else.
Companionship and intimacy are obvious benefits of marriage, but research has also found another benefit, which is __________.
A. married people who divorce are happier than people who never marry B. married people enjoy participating in risky behaviors like excessive drinking together C. marriage promotes better health, both physical and mental D. marriage promotes a higher level of education