When sociologist Kai Erikson pointed out that people face a "new species of trouble," he was referring to:
a. new diseases for which there is no known cure
b. inhabitants of other planets that may be discovered by space exploration in the twenty-first century.
c. natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes that have more deadly force than previous ones.
d. technological disasters, such as toxic chemical pollution or radiation leakage.
d
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What is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy?
a. A direct democracy allows every person to have a voice and vote on each issue. b. A representative democracy relies more on charismatic authority. c. Direct democracy consists of decision making by a few elected leaders. d. Representative democracy exists only in theory, not in practice.
Which of the following is true of the functionalist perspective?
a. It states that environmental problems have less to do with the limited amount of resources available than with their distribution. b. It views society as a system made up of interrelated and interdependent parts, each working toward the maintenance of the system. c. It stresses the importance of social definitions and subjective assessments of reality. d. It says that highly technological social organizations are always dysfunctional.
As of 2000, the median family income in the United States was about $26,000
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Standardized tests are criticized a. because they are unreliable
b. because they favor minority students. c. for emphasizing thinking at the expense of learning. d. for being too objective.