A Debate That Has Arisen Over Some of the Side

question 35

Multiple Choice

A debate that has arisen over some of the side effects of published surveys is whether __________.

• A)people are educated enough to answer surveys appropriately
• B)by treating polls as authoritative verdicts, journalists create self-fulfilling prophecies
• C)men answer as honestly as women
• D)polls are too conservative to determine policy

Analyze the impact of demographic changes on family structures and relationships.

Understand the concept of homogamy and the factors influencing mate selection.

Recognize the implications and historical context of laws affecting marriage, including anti-miscegenation laws and endogamy.

Describe the sociological significance of proximity (propinquity) in the formation of relationships.

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Definitions:

X-rays

Electromagnetic waves of high energy and very short wavelength, which can pass through many materials opaque to light.

Cathode Rays

Streams of electrons observed in vacuum tubes, leading to the discovery of electron properties and the development of electronic devices.

Arc

A luminous discharge of electricity through gas.

Voltage

The electric potential difference between two points, or the push that drives an electric current between those points.