Elaine Cumming and William Henry introduced an explanation of the impact of aging known as
A. disengagement theory
B. activity theory
C. labeling theory
D. the contact hypothesis
Answer: A. disengagement theory
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Which of the following was true for the test for differences in average education by gender reported in the text?
a. The information on education came from the U.S. Bureau of the Census. b. The average sum of years of education for males was almost twice that of females. c. The test was based on very small samples of less than 100 females and males. d. The information on education came from the 2008 General Social Survey.
Alcohol affects:
a. only the liver, kidneys, and intestines b. only the liver and endocrine system c. only the stomach, liver, and other organs of the digestive system d. virtually every organ system in the body
According to the text, how does anticipatory socialization impact future gender roles? Provide examples.
What will be an ideal response?
In explaining criminality, Robert K. Merton's anomie theory emphasizes __________.
A. insufficient access to the approved means of attaining socially approved goals B. contact with others in criminal groups from whom one learns attitudes and values supportive of criminality C. social class inequalities that reflect exploitation of the poor by the well-to-do D. criminal and delinquent subcultures that form to express adolescent rebellion