According to Talcott Parsons, one component of a unit act is a(n) ______ that calculates behavior.

a. actor
b. ends
c. situations
d. norms (or values)


a. actor

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ______ refers to African Americans and other minority groups of color who are marginalized.

A. racial underclass B. urban underclass C. urban upperclass D. urban middlemen

Sociology

What is De facto segregation?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

AP News Clip: Renewable EnergyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 339, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:In addition to being environmentally friendly, cow power can be ______.

A. lucrative B. expensive C. exciting D. community building

Sociology