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james9437

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It is 3 a.m. and Tracy is driving home from work when she comes to an intersection where the light is red. Although she can see no other cars on the road in any direction, Tracy waits until the light turns green. Sociologically, this is an example of:
 
  a. deterrence.
  b. internal means of control.
  c. external means of control.
  d. sanctions.
  e. operant conditioning.

Question 2

American children tend to assume that struggling on assignments is a sign they are not very smart. This cultural tendency illustrates
 
  a. chance.
  b. choice.
  c. context.
  d. assumptions.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

c



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