Social Theories Are Useful and Practical Because They

question 29

Multiple Choice

Social theories are useful and practical because they

• A)justify our personal biases and enable us to put those biases into action.
• B)prevent us from making decisions that could get us into trouble.
• C)enable us to make sense out of life and learn from our experiences.
• D)often impress other people who lack formal education and training.

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Definitions:

Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Employment procedures that unfairly favor or exclude candidates based on attributes unrelated to job performance, such as race, gender, or age.

Persian Gulf War

A conflict (1990-1991) between Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the United States to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi annexation.

George H.W. Bush

The 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993, known for overseeing the end of the Cold War.

American Troops

Members of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, serving in various capacities domestically and abroad.