An ethnic group member might tell an ethnic joke about themselves to an outgroup member in order to
A) undermine the stereotype by ridiculing it.
B) dissociate oneself from stereotypes of one's group.
C) maintain the imbalance of power.
D) reaffirm negative self-image.
A
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a. The way people usually live in society b. The society's culture c. The society's customs d. The society's technology
The two themes that underlie the four attachment styles described by Bartholomew are:
A) avoidance of intimacy and anxiety about abandonment. B) avoidance of intimacy and concern for the well-being of others. C) need to belong and anxiety about abandonment. D) need to belong and concern for the well-being of others.
Sociologists emphasize that race is _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements regarding the educational achievements of Asian Americans is true?
A. Asian Americans compare favorably with the society-wide standards for educational achievement and are above those standards on many measures. B. The education achievements of Asian American groups vary; the men of most groups exceed national norms, but not as many women follow suit. C. Only Asian American women exceed national norms; the men are much less educated. D. Only Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese Americans exceed national norms. E. Asian American groups do not succeed as much as other immigrant groups in education.