Depression and suicide are more common in today's north american culture than they were in the very different north american culture of nearly a century ago. but in both the past and the more recent cultural settings, pessimistic thinking and feelings of loneliness corresponded to a heightened risk of depression and suicide. this best illustrates that often underlie cultural differences in behavior.

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare? a) society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard, welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. b) social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category", and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner, as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. c) the norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received, welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. d) the capitalistic nature of u.s. society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success, welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success.

When discussing comparative and absolute advantage, which best describes specialization? developing expertise in certain types of production limiting the types of goods and services produced targeting specific consumers and retailers producing certain items for specific market segments the answer is: the act of limiting the kinds of goods and services produced

The passage below can be revised to make it more concise. which word is a modifier that can be eliminated because it adds no meaning? dr. madison is somewhat skeptical about stories of global warming. she has gathered scientific data in remote areas to prove her position. somewhat global scientific remote