In Japan, as in other societies with a long history of caste, today people may not always discuss _____ openly, but it is never far from the surface when people size up one another socially

a. family background
b. personal talent
c. educational degrees
d. favorite activities


Answer: a

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Zweig believes that the capitalist is entitled to what he or she is able to accumulate because the capitalist

a. works harder. b. is more skilled and educated. c. is the one who is the risk taker. d. all of the above e. None of the above; Zweig believes that the capitalist's sense of entitlement is excessive.

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Crystallized intelligence is an example of

A. cognition as basic processes. B. interdependent third-order abilities. C. untrained or unpracticed ability. D. optimally exercised ability.

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Explain the difference between significant others and the generalized other, as outlined by George Herbert Mead.

What will be an ideal response?

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The only practicing sociologist ever to win a Nobel Peace Prize was:

A. Jane Addams B. Marion Talbot C. Harriet Martineau D. Maria Durkheim

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