All of the following sports team names are examples of stereotypes EXCEPT the:
a. Atlanta Braves b. Pittsburgh Penguins
c. Cleveland Indians d. Washington Redskins
b
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William Domhoff used the term __________ to refer to a small, fixed, privileged group of people with the power to constrain the political system and serve the interests of capitalism
a. power elite b. ruling class c. special interest group d. political action committee
When poor families receive government assistance they are no more likely to report hunger than working class families. Researchers find no correlation between poverty and hunger among families receiving government aid. In this example, government assistance is a(n)
a. independent variable b. dependent variable c. effect d. intervening variable e. positive correlation
Which of the following is an example of societal fragmentation along racial lines taking place in the United States?
a. Dominance of the National Congress party b. State borders redrawn along linguistic lines c. High costs of in-state college tuition d. "White flight" from high-immigration areas
Strain theory:
a. Addresses the relationship between having socially acceptable goals and having socially acceptable means to reach those goals. b. States individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance. c. Asserts that motivation and personal responsibility are the key factors in living a healthy lifestyle. d. Argues that morality is based on wealth.