Which type of crowd is a loose collection of people who interact little, if at all, as in the case of people who rush to the scene of an automobile accident?
a. a casual crowd
b. an acting crowd
c. an expressive crowd
d. a conventional crowd
Answer: a. a casual crowd
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a. monthly changes in testosterone levels. b. vasocongestion. c. penile stimulation. d. There is no counterpart in men.
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a. hegemonic b. hidden c. privileged d. androcentric
Which sociological perspective would be particularly concerned about studies that show that White criminal offenders receive shorter sentences than comparable Latino and African-American offenders?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective