Suppose That a Researcher Conducted a Survey About Sexual Attitudes

question 132

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a researcher conducted a survey about sexual attitudes in 1970 that asked if people approved of premarital sex and of same-sex orientation. If the results of this survey reflected people's attitudes at that time, you should expect that about ____ percent of the respondents would approve of premarital sex and ____ percent would approve of same-sex orientation as an acceptable lifestyle.

• A) 70%; 50%
• B) 50%; 70%
• C) 80%; 20%
• D) 20%; 80%

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Definitions:

Post-industrial Society

A stage of society's development when the economy transitions from a manufacturing-based system to one focused on services, information, and technology.

Domination

The exercise of control or influence over someone or something, often through coercion or force.

Competition

Is a mode of interaction in which power is unequally distributed but the degree of inequality is less than in systems of domination. Envy is an important emotion in competitive interactions.

Cooperation

The process of groups or individuals working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit.