Several years ago, someone installed malware in Target's security and payments system. The malware was designed to steal every credit card used at the company's 1,797 U.S. stores. This situation is an example of ________
a. identity theft
b. deep horizon theft
c. bureaucracy fraud
d. automation
a
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David, a sociologist remarks that "familism" helps pull families together. However, his colleague, Mark, argues that the results of familism are not always positive. Which of the following statements supports Mark's argument?
A) Familism tends to increase the likelihood of stressed parents treating their children in more negative ways. B) Familism tends to increase stress and depression among Latino adolescents who are expected to care for their teenage sisters' infants. C) Familism tends to increase parental conflict which, in turn, has a negative impact on the children's' performance in school. D) Familism tends to have an oppressing effect on Latino adolescents, thereby making them more rebellious and self-centered.
What is tracking?
A. the standards of behavior that are deemed proper by society and are taught subtly in schools B. the process of following a student's academic progress from first through twelfth grades C. the practice of integrating handicapped children into "regular" classrooms D. the practice of placing students in specific curriculum groups on the basis of test scores and other criteria
The American Revolution of 1776 brought about many changes including
A. mothers being perceived as the worse parent. B. increased autonomy of women within the family. C. strengthening of the role of fathers. D. children being seen as sinful.
According to the functionalist perspective, an aspect of social life would be passed on from one generation to the next if it
A. promotes value consensus among members of a society. B. is dysfunctional. C. can be used by one group to subjugate another group. D. enhances impression management.