"A mental construct that represents some aspect of the world in a somewhat simplified form" is the definition of a ________
a. variable.
b. theory.
c. measurement.
d. concept.
Answer: d
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All of the following are true of wealth distribution, EXCEPT:
A) poor nations show some internal signs of wealth B) the largest gap between rich and poor is between nations C) the richest 1% of the world's population holds more money the than the poorer half of the world's population D) the largest gap between rich and poor is within nations
________ research is the scholarly discipline used to examine human society and relationships
A) Psychology B) Neo-theology C) Social structure D) Social science
Which of the following is not a cause of rape listed in the text?
a) the husband's use of rape to control his wife b) the husband's belief that he is entitled to any kind of sex with his wife c) the existence of patriarchy d) improper behavior on the part of the victim
Bob works in a supermarket as a cashier. His boss instructs him to include the price of a new broom that Bob's boss has deceptively placed near the register into everyone's total bill. Bob's boss also encourages him to change dates on expired food items, so the items can be sold. Eventually, Bob begins to develop his own deceptive sale practices. This is an example of ________.
A. dramaturgy B. differential association C. anomie D. labeling