Today Italian Americans as a group are best characterized
a. as an Italian centered group dominated by its heritage.
b. as divided between a scarcely assimilated older generation and an almost completely assimilated younger generation.
c. by substantial adaptation without complete assimilation.
d. as simply "Americans."
c. by substantial adaptation without complete assimilation.
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Which of the following statements is an example of a sociological theory?
A. Suicide rates are a reflection of whether people are, or are not, integrated into the group life of a society. B. John's suicide was probably the result of the prolonged stress he was experiencing due to his feelings about his work. C. Social groups must have three or more members and must be interdependent. D. Betting on horse races increases on sunny days.
On all normal curves the area between the mean and ± 2 standard deviations will be
a. about 34% of the total area. b. about 95% of the total area. c. less than 50% of the total area. d. about 68% of the total area.
In a bureaucracy, people are hired because they:
a. have collective conscience. b. belong to the right associations. c. have personal contacts within the company. d. have the ability and skills to do the job. e. are used to working in corporations.
______ theory argues that power is concentrated in the hands of a small group of elite or upper-class people who dominate and influence societal institutions?
A. Conflict B. Pluralist C. Functionalist D. Class dominance