Question 1

The term "research" refers to the production of materials, systems, processes, or devices directed to the solution of practical problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The most common computer activity is

Accepted Answer

A) word processing. 
B) accessing the Internet. 
C) working with spreadsheets or databases. 
D) accessing or updating calendars or schedules. 
A) word processing. 
B) accessing the Internet. 
C) working with spreadsheets or databases. 
D) accessing or updating calendars or schedules. B

Question 3

Technology in the workplace is doing all of the following EXCEPT

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A) making supervisors more important. 
B) changing the location of work. 
C) enhancing worker's efficiency. 
D) making workers more accountable. 
A) making supervisors more important. 
B) changing the location of work. 
C) enhancing worker's efficiency. 
D) making workers more accountable. A

Question 4

In which of the following aspects has technology affected human social interaction?

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A) It has changed the nature of dating. 
B) It replaces social roles. 
C) It can isolate people from one another. 
D) all of these 
A) It has changed the nature of dating. 
B) It replaces social roles. 
C) It can isolate people from one another. 
D) all of these

Question 5

Unemployment rates can increase when companies _______, or off-shore, jobs to lower-wage countries.​

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A) ​outsource 
B) ​migrate 
C) ​revitalize 
D) ​downsize 
A) ​outsource 
B) ​migrate 
C) ​revitalize 
D) ​downsize

Question 6

What are the arguments for and against development or use of genetically modified food?

Accepted Answer

Arguments for the development and use of

Question 7

Explain the arguments of the conflict theorists that science and technological development benefit a select few and further the interests of dominant groups to the detriment of others.Give examples to illustrate these arguments.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists argue that science an

Question 8

Some theorists hypothesize that a "virtual elite" will emerge as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) irreparable disadvantages to the poor, minorities and women as technology displaces workers. 
B) the younger, computer-savvy generation gaining power in society. 
C) some individuals becoming extremely popular through social networking sites while other remain less popular. 
D) rising competition between PC and Mac users. 
A) irreparable disadvantages to the poor, minorities and women as technology displaces workers. 
B) the younger, computer-savvy generation gaining power in society. 
C) some individuals becoming extremely popular through social networking sites while other remain less popular. 
D) rising competition between PC and Mac users.

Question 9

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​provides for genetic testing before an abortion. 
B) ​prevents the use of stem cells for cloning. 
C) ​limits the use of DNA in criminal trials. 
D) ​prohibits discrimination in health coverage or employment based on genetic information. 
A) ​provides for genetic testing before an abortion. 
B) ​prevents the use of stem cells for cloning. 
C) ​limits the use of DNA in criminal trials. 
D) ​prohibits discrimination in health coverage or employment based on genetic information.

Question 10

Genetic exception laws require that genetic information be handled separately from other medical information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

American males are more likely than American females to be Internet users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The conflict perspective argues that science and technology benefit

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A) a select few in society. 
B) all of the people in a society. 
C) the majority of people in a society. 
D) consumers more than the manufacturers of the goods purchased. 
A) a select few in society. 
B) all of the people in a society. 
C) the majority of people in a society. 
D) consumers more than the manufacturers of the goods purchased.

Question 13

What do symbolic interactionists emphasize in their analyses of science and technology? Illustrate their points with specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionists emphasize the i

Question 14

The social classes are increasingly divided by their access to science and technology.This is the ​

Accepted Answer

A) ​digital divide. 
B) ​technological gap. 
C) ​e-gap. 
D) ​science dividend. 
A) ​digital divide. 
B) ​technological gap. 
C) ​e-gap. 
D) ​science dividend.

Question 15

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Internet piracy. 
B) ​malware. 
C) ​technology-induced crime. 
D) ​a harmless action. 
A) ​Internet piracy. 
B) ​malware. 
C) ​technology-induced crime. 
D) ​a harmless action.

Question 16

Which of the following statements best describes the trends in abortion legislation since Roe v.Wade ?

Accepted Answer

A) A number of federal initiatives have made it easier for women to get abortions. 
B) Many states have offered financial assistance for women seeking an abortion. 
C) Abortion rights have been completely overturned in the U.S. 
D) Women's legal right to an abortion has been steadily restricted. 
A) A number of federal initiatives have made it easier for women to get abortions. 
B) Many states have offered financial assistance for women seeking an abortion. 
C) Abortion rights have been completely overturned in the U.S. 
D) Women's legal right to an abortion has been steadily restricted.

Question 17

How can public policy address concerns about "runaway science?" Describe at least three policies that have been tried.

Accepted Answer

"Runaway science" refers to the potentia

Question 18

The Supreme Court ruled in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v.Casey that

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A) states cannot restrict abortions. 
B) states can restrict the conditions under which abortion is granted. 
C) partial birth abortions are constitutional. 
D) abortions cannot legally be performed on an underage female without parental permission. 
A) states cannot restrict abortions. 
B) states can restrict the conditions under which abortion is granted. 
C) partial birth abortions are constitutional. 
D) abortions cannot legally be performed on an underage female without parental permission.

Question 19

Which of the following supported the federal ban on partial birth abortions?

Accepted Answer

A) the American Medical Association 
B) the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 
C) the American Public Health Association 
D) the U.S.federal government 
A) the American Medical Association 
B) the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 
C) the American Public Health Association 
D) the U.S.federal government

Question 20

The United States leads the world in science and technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The term "research" refers to the production of materials, systems, processes, or devices directed to the solution of practical problems.

The most common computer activity is

Technology in the workplace is doing all of the following EXCEPT

In which of the following aspects has technology affected human social interaction?

Unemployment rates can increase when companies _______, or off-shore, jobs to lower-wage countries.

What are the arguments for and against development or use of genetically modified food?

Explain the arguments of the conflict theorists that science and technological development benefit a select few and further the interests of dominant groups to the detriment of others.Give examples to illustrate these arguments.

Some theorists hypothesize that a "virtual elite" will emerge as a result of

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Genetic exception laws require that genetic information be handled separately from other medical information.

American males are more likely than American females to be Internet users.

The conflict perspective argues that science and technology benefit

What do symbolic interactionists emphasize in their analyses of science and technology? Illustrate their points with specific examples.

The social classes are increasingly divided by their access to science and technology.This is the

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called

Which of the following statements best describes the trends in abortion legislation since Roe v.Wade ?

How can public policy address concerns about "runaway science?" Describe at least three policies that have been tried.

The Supreme Court ruled in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v.Casey that

Which of the following supported the federal ban on partial birth abortions?

The United States leads the world in science and technology.

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The term "research" refers to the production of materials, systems, processes, or devices directed to the solution of practical problems.

The most common computer activity is

Technology in the workplace is doing all of the following EXCEPT

In which of the following aspects has technology affected human social interaction?

Unemployment rates can increase when companies _______, or off-shore, jobs to lower-wage countries.​

What are the arguments for and against development or use of genetically modified food?

Explain the arguments of the conflict theorists that science and technological development benefit a select few and further the interests of dominant groups to the detriment of others.Give examples to illustrate these arguments.

Some theorists hypothesize that a "virtual elite" will emerge as a result of

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ​

Genetic exception laws require that genetic information be handled separately from other medical information.

American males are more likely than American females to be Internet users.

The conflict perspective argues that science and technology benefit

What do symbolic interactionists emphasize in their analyses of science and technology? Illustrate their points with specific examples.

The social classes are increasingly divided by their access to science and technology.This is the ​

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called​

Which of the following statements best describes the trends in abortion legislation since Roe v.Wade ?

How can public policy address concerns about "runaway science?" Describe at least three policies that have been tried.

The Supreme Court ruled in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v.Casey that

Which of the following supported the federal ban on partial birth abortions?

The United States leads the world in science and technology.

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

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Unemployment rates can increase when companies _______, or off-shore, jobs to lower-wage countries.

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

The social classes are increasingly divided by their access to science and technology.This is the

Illegally downloading copyrighted material is called