A Scatter Diagram with the Price of Vacations to Mexico

question 446

Multiple Choice

A scatter diagram with the price of vacations to Mexico on the vertical axis and the price of vacations to California on the horizontal axis shows a positive relationship. If the price of vacations to Mexico were placed on the horizontal axis, and the price of vacations to California on the vertical axis, the relationship would be

• A) negative relationship, also called a direct relationship.
• B) negative relationship, also called an inverse relationship.
• C) positive relationship, also called a direct relationship.
• D) positive relationship, also called an inverse relationship.

Examine the role of social policies and attitudes in perpetuating or challenging social inequalities.

Understand the significance of ascribed and achieved status in determining one’s position within social stratification.

Identify examples of social inequality and stratification in everyday life and societal structures.

Understand the concept of product liability and the conditions under which a person can claim a defective product.

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prophecy that, by means of a reinforcing feedback cycle between behavior and belief, turns itself into reality, whether it does so directly or indirectly.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Discrimination

The unfair treatment of various groups of individuals or objects based on race, age, or gender.

Superordinate Goals

These are overarching objectives shared by conflicting parties that can only be achieved through cooperation, thus helping to resolve or mitigate the conflict.