Where Did Alex the Parrot's Name Come From

question 152

Multiple Choice

Where did Alex the parrot's name come from?

• A) The name of the research project he was in: Avian Learning Experiment
• B) The name of the researcher who raised him
• C) The first sound that he uttered to a human
• D) The first person that he interacted with in the laboratory

Understand the principle and criticisms of meritocracy.

Grasp key sociological theories on stratification, including the Davis-Moore thesis and Olin Wright's perspectives on social classes.

Comprehend the concept of deindustrialization and its impact on poverty in specific regions like Canada.

Compare and contrast the responses of functionalism and conflict theory to social stratification.

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