Sociology

What are some of the major issues that prisons face today? What new issues might

What are some of the major issues that prisons face today? What new issues might

What are some of the major issues that prisons face today? What new issues might the future bring?

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tim1way

Explain how classical conditioning may create the associated (indirect) effect

Explain how classical conditioning may create the associated (indirect) effect

Explain how classical conditioning may create the associated (indirect) effect of emotions on attachment. Your answer should contain 3 elements.

Also, provide more comprehensive discussion of the content, concepts, relevance, application a

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Brittany9611

The higher incidence of hypertension and strokes among African Americans is most

The higher incidence of hypertension and strokes among African Americans is most

The higher incidence of hypertension and strokes among African Americans is most likely a result of
   a.   low income
   b.   stressful living conditions
   c.   racial prejudice
   d.   all of the above

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ThePsychic

Which one of the following is NOT one of the three models of illness described i

Which one of the following is NOT one of the three models of illness described i

Which one of the following is NOT one of the three models of illness described in your text?
         a.    chronic         
b.    acute              
   c.    reactive     

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ThePsychic

The ________ technique begins with a large, usually unreasonable request.

The ________ technique begins with a large, usually unreasonable request.

The ________ technique begins with a large, usually unreasonable request.

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bio_man

Normative social influence is based on our desire to ________.

Normative social influence is based on our desire to ________.

Normative social influence is based on our desire to ________.
A) be liked or accepted by others
B) be correct and have accurate perceptions
C) comply with direct requests
D) obtain additional goods or services at no extra exp

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padre

Describe some of the factors associated with resistance to obedience to authorit

Describe some of the factors associated with resistance to obedience to authorit

Describe some of the factors associated with resistance to obedience to authority figures.

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padre

People respond _______ to attractive infants compared to unattractive infants. A

People respond _______ to attractive infants compared to unattractive infants. A

People respond _______ to attractive infants compared to unattractive infants.
A) more quickly
B) less quickly
C) more thoroughly
D) more positively
E) less positively

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ThePsychic

Talcott Parsons was more concerned with __________. theory than with reform r

Talcott Parsons was more concerned with __________. theory than with reform r

Talcott Parsons was more concerned with __________.
   theory than with reform
   reform than with theory
   tradition than with science
   practical matters than with abstract

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bio_man

Which is used in the text as an example of a new technology from half a millenni

Which is used in the text as an example of a new technology from half a millenni

Which is used in the text as an example of a new technology from half a millennium ago?
   the computer
   the printing press
   the telescope
   the satellite

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bio_man

I have gotten all the questions but this one

I have gotten all the questions but this one

. A recent study reports that older adults who got regular physical exercise (as measured by a pedometer) experienced fewer symptoms of depression, even when tested 2 years later. Following are hypothetical data similar to the results obtained in thi

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biolove

Skeels and Dye showed that improved bonding and interaction __________. helping

Skeels and Dye showed that improved bonding and interaction __________. helping

Skeels and Dye showed that improved bonding and interaction __________.
   helping the caretakers, but not those cared for
   actually contributing to lower intelligence
   made no difference for children under 4
   helped children in orp

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padre

Someone under 18 who is already in college has a __________ inconsistency. Pres

Someone under 18 who is already in college has a __________ inconsistency. Pres

Someone under 18 who is already in college has a __________ inconsistency.
   Prestige
   Status
   Symbol
   Negative

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padre

The interactionist perspective focuses on?

The interactionist perspective focuses on?

a) social conflict
b) language, words and symbols
c) functions of social institutions
c) a macro level analysis of society

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diamond3094

Sociology Questions Help!

Sociology Questions Help!

The gap between the richest and poorest Americans has _________ over the last two decades.
a)increased
b) decreased
c) completely disappeared
d) remained the same

Poor households are likely to have __________ food price

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padre

China has responded to the Predator by developing the

China has responded to the Predator by developing the

China has responded to the Predator by developing the

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f_zah1

Need to have 5 crosstabs made from the dataset I have to email

Need to have 5 crosstabs made from the dataset I have to email

I have attached the assignment with data can anyone create this that has software IBM SPSS v.22
Need 5 crosstabs with description of what they are. please! I will have to email the dataset file

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Rain84

The functionalist perspective is associated with all of the following
EXCEPT:

The functionalist perspective is associated with all of the following
EXCEPT:

The functionalist perspective is associated with all of the following
EXCEPT:

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bw123

In an experiment (Aronson and Mills, 1959) people read out loud embarrassing mat

In an experiment (Aronson and Mills, 1959) people read out loud embarrassing mat

In an experiment (Aronson and Mills, 1959) people read out loud embarrassing material or non-embarrassing material as part of an initiation to get into a desirable group. People who read the embarrassing material were likely to ________.
A) sho

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f_zah1

New Global Division of Labor

New Global Division of Labor

In an industrialized society, there is virtually no difference between mechanical and organic solidarity. True or False?

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f_zah1

Economic Systems

Economic Systems

Although socialism is ideologically in conflict with capitalism, a number of programs operating in the United States could be classified as socialistic. True or False?

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bio_man

What theories work

What theories work

What theory is primarily associated with presentation of identities?

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bio_man

According to the textbook, Iceland's proposed hydrogen economy is driven

According to the textbook, Iceland's proposed hydrogen economy is driven

According to the textbook, Iceland's proposed hydrogen economy is driven by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. recent developments in hydrogen fuel cells.

B. the movement to combat global climate change.

C. concerns over

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bio_man

The contact hypothesis is based on the idea that ________.

The contact hypothesis is based on the idea that ________.

The contact hypothesis is based on the idea that ________.
A) decreased contact between group members is necessary for the reduction of prejudice
B) contact between members of different social groups has no long-lasting effect on the leve

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f_zah1

Why do people conform? (Multiple Choice)

Why do people conform? (Multiple Choice)

Why do people conform?
   a.   informational influence
   b.   normative influence
   c.   desire to be seen as an individual
   d.   a and b

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Jermain_

The idea that social facilitation stems from the conflict that occurs when indiv

The idea that social facilitation stems from the conflict that occurs when indiv

The idea that social facilitation stems from the conflict that occurs when individuals simultaneously attempt to pay attention to other people and to the task they are performing is expressed as ________.
 
A) collective effort model

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Desolo

Social loafing is reduced when ________.

Social loafing is reduced when ________.

Social loafing is reduced when ________.
A) each group member makes a unique contribution to the task
B) the group is composed of both male and female members
C) group members' commitment to the group's success is decrease

Desolo   694   2 Replies

Desolo

When individuals feel anonymous, they experience ________.

When individuals feel anonymous, they experience ________.

When individuals feel anonymous, they experience ________.
A) a reduction in self-awareness and a reduction in their social identity
B) a reduction in self-awareness and an increase in their social identity
C) a reduction in self-aw

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Desolo

Paul, Sarah, Deborah, and George are working on a research paper for their socia

Paul, Sarah, Deborah, and George are working on a research paper for their socia

Paul, Sarah, Deborah, and George are working on a research paper for their social psychology class. They can reduce social loafing by ________.
A) ensuring that each member of the group can do the work that is being done by other team members

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Desolo

Juan, the head of human resources at a large company, has been instructed to mak

Juan, the head of human resources at a large company, has been instructed to mak

Juan, the head of human resources at a large company, has been instructed to make sure that about 2% of all newly hired managers are women in order to reduce the risk of a discrimination lawsuit. This practice represents ________.
 
A) shi

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Desolo

Alisa wants to run for elected office in her state. Given stereotypes about the

Alisa wants to run for elected office in her state. Given stereotypes about the

Alisa wants to run for elected office in her state. Given stereotypes about the most appropriate jobs for females, her two best shots for winning would be ________ or ________.
A) comptroller; attorney general
B) education dept head; huma

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Desolo

Barriers based on attitudes or organizational biases that may prevent qualified

Barriers based on attitudes or organizational biases that may prevent qualified

Barriers based on attitudes or organizational biases that may prevent qualified women from reaching high-level positions in the workplace are known as ________.
 
A) gender stereotypes
B) tokenism
C) shifting standards
D)

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Desolo

Beliefs about the shared traits social groups have that serve as a cognitive fra

Beliefs about the shared traits social groups have that serve as a cognitive fra

Beliefs about the shared traits social groups have that serve as a cognitive framework for processing social information are known as ________.
 
A) stereotypes
B) discrimination
C) prejudices
D) minimal groups
E) i

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Desolo

Jessica has worked her way up in her organization and is now a mid-level manager

Jessica has worked her way up in her organization and is now a mid-level manager

Jessica has worked her way up in her organization and is now a mid-level manager. She has treated her subordinates the same way her male counterparts treat theirs. Recently, Jessica has been passed over for several promotions. The jobs went to male c

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Desolo

High-status groups such as men are frequently stereotyped as ________ and ______

High-status groups such as men are frequently stereotyped as ________ and ______

High-status groups such as men are frequently stereotyped as ________ and ________.
A) low in warmth; high in competence
B) high in emotionality; low in accomplishment
C) low in self-confidence; high in leadership
D) high in f

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Desolo

Gender stereotypes include ________. (Multiple Choice)

Gender stereotypes include ________. (Multiple Choice)

Gender stereotypes include ________.
A) only positive traits of women and men
B) positive and negative traits of men and women
C) only negative traits of women and men
D) both positive and negative traits of men only
E)

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Desolo

Women are stereotyped as relatively warm but less competent than men. This stere

Women are stereotyped as relatively warm but less competent than men. This stere

Women are stereotyped as relatively warm but less competent than men. This stereotype is typical of groups who are ________ and ________.
A) relatively high in status; are perceived as a threat to the high-status group
B) relatively low i

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Desolo

A social group that is perceived to be a threat to the high-status group is freq

A social group that is perceived to be a threat to the high-status group is freq

A social group that is perceived to be a threat to the high-status group is frequently characterized as ________ and ________.
A) low in warmth; high in competence
B) high in friendliness; high in accomplishment
C) low in nonconform

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Desolo

Gender stereotypes are ________. (Multiple Choice)

Gender stereotypes are ________. (Multiple Choice)

Gender stereotypes are ________.
A) beliefs about the characteristics of women and men
B) inaccurate categorizations of women only
C) inaccurate categorizations of women and men
D) inaccurate and accurate beliefs about women

Desolo   483   2 Replies

Desolo

Training individuals to refute their own stereotypes is known as ________ and ha

Training individuals to refute their own stereotypes is known as ________ and ha

Training individuals to refute their own stereotypes is known as ________ and has the effect of ________.
A) stereotype negation training; increasing stereotype activation
B) stereotype incrementation training; reducing stereotype activat

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Desolo