Dr. Solomon Ash conducted studies that demonstrated the power of conformity in groups. Explain how he sought to measure conformity in groups. Describe his method of research. What were the results? How do you interpret these results as they relate to peer pressure? (20 points)

Briefly explain the focus of differential association, control, and labeling theories in their explanations of deviance. (12 points)

At the end of the essay, Alex Ross emphasizes that the final scene of Beau Travail remains ambiguous. What is the key uncertainty he identifies?

A sonic depth gauge is placed 3.4 m above the ground. An ultrasound pulse sent downward reflects off snow and reaches the device 0.016 seconds after it was emitted. The air temperature is −25°C. (a).         How far (in m) is the surface of the snow from the device?                                                              (4.5 points) (b).         How deep is the snow?                                                                                                                           (1.0 point)

(a).        The speed of a wave sent down a steel cable of total length 63 m and mass 180 kg connected to two poles is 26.5 m/s. What is the tension in the              cable?                                                                                                      (3.0 points)     (b).       The lower frequency limit for human hearing is usually considered to be 20.0 Hz. What is the corresponding wavelength for this frequency on a hot             summer day when the temperature is 37.8oC?                                                       (4.5 points)

Which character does Alex Ross suggest is the most impressive as a physical specimen?

Alex Ross discusses the recurring use of Benjamin Britten’s “O heave!” chorus in Beau Travail. What does this music primarily represent in the film?

Early in his essay, Alex Ross writes that Beau Travail is “a variation on Melville’s fable of repression and violence.” What form of repression is he primarily referring to in the film?

Alex Ross writes that Claire Denis “draws a telling contrast between the regimented boredom of the Legionnaires’ lives and the mellow, purposeful routine of the Djibouti natives,” noting that the French soldiers “blend into the desert terrain with their drab gear,” while the Djibouti women “light it up with vibrant color.” What is the primary effect of this contrast?

What can the Federal Reserve (Central Bank) do to change interest rates and the supply of money to fight inflation?