The J-curve theory of revolution suggests that ______________________.
A. a widening gap between what people want and what they get leads to a revolutionary situation
B. when poverty increases the likelihood of revolution increases
C. when racism increases the likelihood of revolution increases
D. war causes unequal distributions of power
Violence has been linked with a human need to be ______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Since the 1960s, the proportion of workers who are members of unions has declined.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Many observers argue that globalization has led to a growing gap between the rich and poor globally.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sexual intercourse with a female who is under the legal age for consent is called _______.
A. forcible rape
B. carnal knowledge
C. statutory rape
D. sexual knowledge
The function of education is ________________.
A. to create good and effective citizens
B. to provide the individual with the possibility for upward mobility
C. personal development
D. all of the above
Globalization of the economy has resulted in many new industrial jobs coming to America from other countries.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
At best, you can say that the greater happiness and satisfaction reported by the better educated may reflect _______________.
A. a tendency toward greater fulfillment of potential
B. a tendency toward higher status
C. a tendency toward higher wages
D. a tendency toward more responsibility
These authors argue that the portrayal of violence in motion pictures and on television ______________.
A. actually decreases the amount of violence in society
B. has no effect on the amount of violence in society
C. increases the level of violence in society
D. increases the amount of violence in children but never in adults
What is the most frequently used weapon in armed robberies?
A. knives
B. guns
C. rocks
D. clubs
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