Richard Molina

City: Peaks Island, Maine
University: University of Maine at Presque Isle

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Sociology Chapter 13 Eduction – Flashcards
09 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question Which of the following is a factor affecting the strong academic performance of Asian Americans? answer There is a high degree of social capital in Asian American communities, and the community reinforces norms regarding education and parenting question With regard to biological or genetic differences between people, sociologists have found that: answer Stigmatized minorities […]

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Sociology: Chapter 16 Quiz – Flashcards
07 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question Japanese students are offered guidance sessions to improve the classroom experience and instill values useful in the Japanese business world. These sessions are an example of a: answer hidden curriculum. question Which sociological perspective portrays contemporary education as basically benign—for example, it argues that schools rationally sort and select students for future high-status positions, […]

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Health Chapter 3 Vocab – Flashcards
06 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question the ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life answer Mental/Emotional Health question the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis answer Resilient question how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself answer Self-esteem […]

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Micro Ch. 19 & 21 – Flashcards
03 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question Alcoa case answer a 1945 case in which the courts ruled that the possession of monopoly power, no matter how reasonably that power was used, was a violation of the antitrust laws; temporarily overturned the rule of reason applied in the US Steel Case question antitrust policy answer the use of antitrust laws to […]

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INST 222 – Flashcards
02 Jul 2020 Flashcards

question In the film Starting Small, several of the teachers used examples and content from a variety of cultures and groups to explain main concepts and principles. Which dimension(s) of multicultural education did these teachers follow? answer content integration question Identity the reason(s) the intergroup education movement fails answer Intergroup education remained on the periphery […]

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Developmental Ch. 7 – Flashcards
30 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question 1. Cognition is best defined as the activity of a. sensing energy in the environment. b. knowing and processing through which knowledge is acquired. c. brain maturation. d. unconscious influences. answer b. knowing and processing through which knowledge is acquired. question 2. Dr. Gretzky defines himself as a cognitive psychologist. Given this information, you […]

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Sociology Ch. 10 (Exam 3) – Flashcards
24 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question In the United States, a person moving from one job to a comparable job, they are engaged in what sociologists call ______________. answer horizontal mobility question Taking a sociological survey f inequality around the world, ___________________. answer social stratification is found everywhere, but exactly what is unequal and the degree of inequality differ from […]

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Societal Earthquakes in America
22 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question What Are The Three Societal Earthquakes Occurring In America? answer Three massive changes are in progress: (1) The globalization and transformation of the US economy, which have profound effects on jobs and security here and abroad (2) The “new immigration,” which is changing the racial composition of the US, as Latino and Asian American […]

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Psychology: Socialization Topic Test – Flashcards
15 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question Which of the following statements best summarizes the process of cultural sharing? answer Cultures have changed over time as different groups have passed their values to other groups while at the same time adopting practices of other groups. question When individuals go through the process of _________, they are likely to shed all the […]

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Section 3: early civilization in china – Flashcards
12 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question Zhongguo answer Middle kingdom question Shang answer One of the first dynasties and gained control of corner of northern china question Yin and yang answer Belief that this was how the universe was balanced question Zhou answer Set up feudalism question Mandate of Heaven answer Divine right to rule question Clan answer Groups of […]

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Chapter 10 quiz soca 101 – Flashcards
11 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question The dominant system of inequality prior to the advent of capitalism is known as __________. answer feudalism question According to Forbes magazine, in 2014, the richest individual in the world was __________. answer American question Before retirement, most people get most or all of their income from __________. answer their jobs question The primary […]

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Experiencing the Lifespan – 3rd Edition Chapter 14 – Flashcards
09 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question ADL (activities of daily living) problems answer Difficulty in performing everyday tasks that are required for living independently. ADLs are classified as either basic or instrumental. question instrumental ADL problems answer Difficulties in performing everyday household tasks, such as cooking and cleaning. question Alzheimer�s disease answer A type of age-related dementia characterized by neural […]

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Sociology 201 Exam One – Flashcards
07 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would probably focus on: A) The coach’s demeanor on the sideline B) A fan who has fallen asleep during the game’s fourth quarter C) The interaction among fans during the pre-game ritual of tailgate parties D) The cleanliness of the restroom facilities in the stadium […]

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Health Information Management Tech. – Flashcards
03 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question Which of the following carries out the operational tasks necessary to support the organization’s mission and goals? answer Staff question Our transcription is performed by a company outside of our organization. What is this called? answer Outsourcing question The services provided by HIM department is acute care hospitals usually include all the following except: […]

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Sociology: Chapter 6 Social Group – Flashcards
01 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question Social Group answer two or more people who identify and interact with one another question Primary Group answer A small social group whose members share personal and enduring relationships question Secondary Group answer A large an impersonal social group whose members pursue a specific goal or activity question Instrumental Leadership answer emphasizes the completion […]

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Ch 14: Social Psychology – Flashcards
01 Jun 2020 Flashcards

question Social psychology answer Is the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another. question Attribution theory answer Attribution theory deals with our causal explanations of behavior. We attribute behavior to the individual’s disposition or to the situation. question Fundamental attribution error answer The fundamental attribution error is our tendency […]

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sociology chp 5and 6 cont.
27 May 2020 Flashcards

question nature vs nurture answer inherited genetic characteristics vs. environmental and social learning question ex of aptitude answer natural talent for music or art question exs of parental characteristics that can influence a child’s personality… answer lv of education, religious orientation, economic status, cultural heritage and occupational background question Ik of northern Uganda answer powerful […]

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SPD – Adolescent Aggression and Social Cognition Flashcards
26 May 2020 Flashcards

question Kenneth Dodge answer described five steps adolescents go through in processing information about their social world: decoding of social cues, interpretation, response search, selection of optimal response and enactment question Sigmund Freud answer Austrian physician whose work focused on the unconscious causes of behavior and personality formation; founded psychoanalysis. question John Dollard answer he […]

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Holt Sociology Chapter 4
24 May 2020 Flashcards

question social structure answer the network of interrelated statuses and roles that guide human interactions question status answer a socially defined position in a group or in society question role answer the behavior-the rights and obligations-expect of someone to occupy a particular status question ascribed status answer is assigned according to qualities according beyond a […]

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Adolescent Development in the Family
17 May 2020 Flashcards

question Menarche answer first period question Hormones answer substance that enter the blood stream question Glands answer organs that stimulate body parts question Gonadotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH) neuron answer specialized hormones dealing with puberty question Pituitary gland answer regulates levels of hormones in the body question Gonads answer testes in males, ovaries in females question […]

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sociology #3
13 May 2020 Flashcards

question gender refers to answer the personal traits and social positions that members of a society attach to being female or male question gender is a matter of not just difference but also of differences in answer all of the above question do women or men live longer answer on average, women outlive men by […]

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Chapter 5 Social Interaction, Groups, and Social Structure Flashcards
13 May 2020 Flashcards

question Philip Zimbardo’s study of a simulated prison environment that used college students as prisoners and prison guards answer demonstrated that a social structure can influence the type of social interactions that occur. question Which sociologist is widely known for his mock-prison experiment involving college students in order to study social structure and social interaction? […]

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