Members of a hunting-and-gathering band believe that a certain sacred spear has the power to draw the prey hunted by the band to its vicinity. Sociologically, one could say that the particular spear possesses:
a. mana.
b. animism.
c. abstract ideals.
d. profane power.
e. soul.
A
You might also like to view...
When the government agrees to rescue failing corporations, many view the bailout as __________
a. a welfare state b. workfare c. wealthfare d. trickle-down e. subsidization
Reseachers Michael L. Radelet and Adam Bedau reviewed more than 800 cases of innocent people being convicted of capital crimes, and they found that 56 had
a. made false confessions. c. pleaded their innocence. b. had received early parole. d. no jury trial.
Relative deprivation is a condition that is measured by
a. the scientific method. b. objective standards. c. comparing one group's situation to another more advantaged group. d. impartial analysis of one's situation compared to the worst off.
Public schools serve as babysitters for employed parents. This is a manifest function of a public school
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false