Token stories of success and upward mobility (illustrated by Oprah, Ross Perot, and Madonna) reinforce ________ and perpetuate the myth that there is equal opportunity for all to achieve upward mobility in the United States.

A. assimilation
B. class structure
C. heterogeneity
D. economic diversity


Answer: B

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During her speech examining the way revenue is generated in the United States,

many in Kao-Ping's freshman audience puzzled over what she meant by "regressive tax," terminology she never explained as she continued her remarks. As a speaker, Kao-Ping should have ________. A) used a contemporary example, rather than one dating back to 1942 B) used an example from Wall Street rather than one from the world market C) considered the level of complexity appropriate to the listener and context D) considered the ethnocentric nature of her audience and adapted accordingly

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How has social affected newspapers?

What will be an ideal response?

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There are over 2,000 full-powered television stations in the country

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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__________ __________ predicts that people will seek relationships with others who will closely match their own values, attitudes, social background, and physical attractiveness

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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