The study or practice of improving the human race through selective breeding and sometimes restrictive immigration policies is known as:

a. ebonics
b. strategic evolution
c. eugenics
d. social progressivism


c. eugenics

Sociology

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Closed adoption differs from semi-open adoption in that in a closed adoption ________

A) the adopted child is co-parented by the adoptive parents and the birth parents B) birth parents are allowed to develop a relationship with the child as she or he grows C) theadopted child has no contact with the biological parents and little, if any, information about them D) communication between the adoptee and the adoptive and biological parents takes place only through a third party

Sociology

Framing is central to the formation of a collective identity necessary for the success of a social movement. What does framing do?

A. It defines the meaning of its message. B. It solidifies membership. C. It defines "us" versus "them." D. It identifies opponents or targets.

Sociology

Professor Miller argues that there are three aspects to the quality of a relationship: 1) belonging/affirmation, 2) interdependence, and 3) intimacy. These "aspects" of quality of a relationship are called

a. variables. b. dimensions. c. constructs. d. indicators. e. conceptions.

Sociology

Which of the following is typically considered to be a traditional reason for marriage?

A. legitimize a nonmarital birth B. adult identity C. desire for children D. rebellion against parents

Sociology