The text points out that ingroup and outgroup distinctions______________________.
A. are less likely to exist in contemporary societies than in traditional ones
B. may encourage social cohesion among group members
C. serve to prevent classism, racism, sexism, and ageism
D. discourage feelings of group superiority
Answer: B. may encourage social cohesion among group members
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A. tricky terrain B. swamp village C. everyone's backyard D. grounded theory
The role that other roles are organized around is a person's:
a. primary role b. major role c. ideal role d. master role
“Baby Fae’s” parents agreed to the baboon heart transplant:
A. because there was evidence that cross-species transplants had been successful. B. despite warnings from the doctors that the procedure was unlikely to succeed. C. because there were no options to seek a human donor. D. after the hospital’s Institutional Review Board approved it. E. after they had gone through the procedures for informed consent.
As conservatives see it, __________.
A. a healthy society is built on strong families in which people care for one another B. today's society has strong family ties C. elderly people should band together and demand greater benefits D. government has the major responsibility to provide income to elderly people