_____ is an opinion about an individual, group, or phenomenon that is developed without proof or systematic evidence.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Prejudice

Sociology

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Some agent provocateurs that are employed to spy on a social movement convert to the movement's goals. Sociologist Gary Marx suggested several reasons for their conversion. Which of the following was not one of the reasons suggested by Marx?

A) the charismatic charm of the inner core members of the movement to manipulate the spies B) the background characteristics the spies shared with members of the group C) the frequent interaction the spies had with movement members resulting in friendships D) the building of trust with group members and being cut off from their own group

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According to Sanderson, the most tyrannical and despotic of all preindustrial societies are

a. simple horticulturalists b. pastoralists c. intensive horticulturalists d. hunter-gatherers e. agrarian societies

Sociology

According to symbolic interactionists, the cause of growing inequality in the U.S. lies in the concept of competition—differing rewards provide motivation for some people to work harder and achieve more

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Survey research typically involves administering to

a. the same set of questions; a small number of individuals b. the same set of questions; a large number of individuals c. different questions; a small number of individuals d. different questions; a large number of individuals e. none of these

Sociology