Introduction to Sociology - Milestone 4

Introduction to Sociology - Milestone 4 The division of labor includes a variety of positions, from doctors to truck drivers.  According to Davis and Moore, why are some positions better-paid than others? • None of the answer choices are correct. • If all positions were paid (approximately) equally, there would be no incentive to enter professions that are most-needed by society. • Some positions are filled only by upper-class people, who demand higher pay. • Some positions have a higher status. Those who work in those positions earn more. Researchers have found that, even when income and neighborhood quality are similar, banks are more likely to reject home mortgage applications from minority applicants than from white people. This is an example of which of the following? • Miscegenation • Stereotyping • Prejudice • Institutionalized discrimination Thorstein Veblen coined the term __________ to describe the outrageous display of wealth and symbols of wealth. • conspicuous consumption • white-collar • capitalism • meritocracy James has strong negative attitudes towards immigrants. He believes that immigrants are the reason why he doesn't have a job. James' beliefs about immigrants are an example of which of the following? • Prejudice • Ethnic discrimination • Racism • Discrimination A nation that has increased its standard of living so that most people can now acquire many products and services whenever they want, is in which of Rostow's stages of modernization? • High mass consumption • Drive to technological maturity