Compared with much of the world, the U.S. is considered a healthy country.

Compared with much of the world, the U.S. is considered a healthy country.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Symbolic interactionists argue that our perceptions of reality are determined by our definition of the situation. This means that to a large extent,:
 
  a. we wait until we have enough factual information before we form opinions.
 b. we basically see what we want to see.
 c. we can never have any opinions or perceptions of reality.
 d. our opinions and perceptions are determined by what others want us to believe.

Question 3

The predictive reliability of standardized tests of cognitive ability is greater for White males than for other students.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

According to the concept of the social construction of reality,:
 
  a. there is no reality beyond that which is produced by social interaction.
 b. the truth of a situation may be difficult for us to recognize at first.
 c. people supporting different teams will agree on the fairness of the referees, because whether something is a foul or not is a matter of fact.
 d. many things have their own intrinsic or inherent meaning.

Question 5

The legislation called No Child Left Behind has made a significant difference in equalizing education among children of all races and social classes.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

The social construction of reality is a principle that is central to _____.
 
  a. functionalist theory
 b. conflict theory
 c. symbolic interaction theory
 d. equilibrium theory