Various religious groups and their followers are very upset about scientific advances in reproductive technology, such as birth control pills, abortion pills, in-vitro fertilization, and genetic engineering. This conflict between religious values and new scientific concepts illustrates
A. material culture.
B. nonmaterial culture.
C. culture lag.
D. cultural adaptation.
C. culture lag.
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Which of the following is not considered a primary motivation for health care reform?
a. making health care more cost effective b. the large number of Americans who do not have access to medical care c. restoring the status of physicians d. it would improve the quality of life of persons lacking access e. ensuring that children have health insurance
Developed nations' critique of modernity in recent years has given rise to a new school of thought known as:
a. cultural lag b. rationality c. postmodernism d. secularism
At the beginning of her sophomore year of high school, Janis's family cannot afford to buy her new clothes and shoes or enough supplies for school. Janis feels poor compared to her classmates who can afford these things. Janis is experiencing
a. absolute poverty. b. downward mobility. c. relative poverty. d. upward mobility.