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jho37

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Which of the following is not a way that social science attempts to create accurate generalizations about humans?
 
  a. social science tries hard not to be judgmental about categories of people.
  b. social science follows the belief that when trained observers make generalizations they must be accurate.
  c. social science rarely, if ever, asserts that a statement is absolute.
  d. social science tries to rely, as much as possible, on carefully gathered evidence.

Question 2

A major problem with stereotypes is that
 
  a. they unfairly categorize people.
  b. they can be used to justify negative impressions of others.
  c. they are not based on systematic and careful analysis.
  d. all of the above are major problems with stereotypes.


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jaaaaaaa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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