Groups from different social classes tend to distinguish themselves by purchasing different fashions in clothing, although lower classes may get imitation items of the latest fashions. This is an example of:
a. imitative stratification
b. conspicuous consumption
c. a cultural omnivore
d. stratified consumption
d. stratified consumption
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Sociological research demonstrates that childhood and family differences are "sturdy" predictors of antisocial behavior, but the capacity of these differences to predict future desistance from such behavior is limited
a. true b. false
The term used to refer to differences caused by experiences and circumstances unique to the generation to which one belongs is known as the
A. age effect. B. time-of-measurement effect. C. practice effect. D. cohort effect.
In recent years the U.S. government has __________ spending for __________.
A) increased; homeless services B) decreased; housing vouchers C) increased; public housing D) decreased; mortgage interest deduction
A set of statements that seeks to explain social problems, actions, or behaviors is called a sociological ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)