Which of the Following Reflects a Theory Rather Than a Hypothesis

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects a theory rather than a hypothesis?

• A) Homicides in response to insult are more common in the American South than in the North.
• B) Aggressive responses to threats to the home and family are endorsed at higher rates in the American South than in the North.
• C) Southern men show larger increases in testosterone after an insult than Northern men.
• D) The American South is more of a culture of honor than the North.

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Definitions:

Internal Colonialism

Involves one race or ethnic group subjugating another in the same country. It prevents assimilation by segregating the subordinate group in terms of jobs, housing, and social contacts.

Domination

Domination is the exercise of control or influence over someone or something, often in a way that limits freedom and autonomy.

Culture

The shared values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that constitute a people's way of life.

Split Labor Market Theory

A theory that explains racial and ethnic conflict in the labor market as a result of divisions among workers based on differences in price of their labor.