Exam 17: Science,the Environment,and Society

Two scientists argue at a conference about human origins.Dr.Leo argues that the journal Nature portrays legitimate science with its article on African origins.Dr.Wertz argues that the Creation Museum in Petersburg,KY,portrays the real facts of human history.In response,Dr.Leo says that the Creation Museum "facts" aren't facts at all.This debate portrays scientists engaged in:

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Compared to organic megafarms,why are small organic farms at a disadvantage?

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Although the Human Genome Project has increased our understanding of everything from disease to race,it has also raised concerns.Describe a specific example of how this new scientific information could be socially problematic.

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The Human Genome Project has allowed scientists not only to identify all of the genes in human DNA but also has increased our understanding of everything from disease to race.The social issues associated with the Human Genome Project are privacy,stratification,and stigmatization.What if scientists found a gene that makes people more prone to violent episodes? We'd need to decide who should have access to this medical information (privacy).If an employer found out,it is quite possible that he or she wouldn't hire this person (increasing inequality/stratification).Even if a person's family knows (highly likely),it's possible that family members will start treating that person differently (stigma)-and this could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The green revolution,by increasing new technologies requiring more skills,has resulted in:

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How do organic products influence social status both for the individual consumer and for the farms that produce them? What are some advantages and disadvantages of producing organic food on large farms (or megafarms)?

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A sociologist,biologist,and psychologist are studying the causes and consequences of obesity.Their results:

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You are studying global warming from a sociological perspective.List and describe three important issues you would investigate.

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Risks that result from human activity are referred to as ________ risks.

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How does genetic testing relate to race?

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Describe the intersection between science and politics.How do they influence each other? In your answer,use one example.

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The ________ study showed how stigmas (e.g.,labels)can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

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What are the benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms? Do you think the benefits outweigh the risks?

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A sociologist and an environmental scientist are each interested in global climate change.The sociologist prioritizes human choices that influence climate.The environmental scientist finds biological factors that influence climate.When the sociologist and environmental scientist dialogue,they may find that their apparent disagreement is actually due to the fact that:

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Sociologists who study scientists in the laboratory do so typically because they:

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Which of the following is a potential problem with high-yield crops?

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When a scientific paradigm shifts,this indicates that:

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According to Thomas Kuhn,what is the factor responsible for important scientific advancements?

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Sociologists worry that the Human Genome Project could position people positively or negatively based on their genetic codes and thus lead to greater:

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The introduction of high-yield crop varietals in developing countries and improvements in agricultural technologies are two trends that fall under the umbrella of:

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Because of the green revolution,food production has kept pace with:

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Compared to organic megafarms,why are small organic farms at a disadvantage?

Although the Human Genome Project has increased our understanding of everything from disease to race,it has also raised concerns.Describe a specific example of how this new scientific information could be socially problematic.

The green revolution,by increasing new technologies requiring more skills,has resulted in:

How do organic products influence social status both for the individual consumer and for the farms that produce them? What are some advantages and disadvantages of producing organic food on large farms (or megafarms)?

A sociologist,biologist,and psychologist are studying the causes and consequences of obesity.Their results:

You are studying global warming from a sociological perspective.List and describe three important issues you would investigate.

Risks that result from human activity are referred to as ________ risks.

How does genetic testing relate to race?

Describe the intersection between science and politics.How do they influence each other? In your answer,use one example.

The ________ study showed how stigmas (e.g.,labels)can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

What are the benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms? Do you think the benefits outweigh the risks?

Sociologists who study scientists in the laboratory do so typically because they:

Which of the following is a potential problem with high-yield crops?

When a scientific paradigm shifts,this indicates that:

According to Thomas Kuhn,what is the factor responsible for important scientific advancements?

Sociologists worry that the Human Genome Project could position people positively or negatively based on their genetic codes and thus lead to greater:

The introduction of high-yield crop varietals in developing countries and improvements in agricultural technologies are two trends that fall under the umbrella of:

Because of the green revolution,food production has kept pace with:

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