The function of media advertising is to support the economy, provide information about products, and underwrite media costs associated with
A. conferment of status.
B. promotion of consumption.
C. enforcement of social norms.
D. surveillance of the social environment.
B. promotion of consumption.
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Functions that are unintended or unrecognized by others:
A) dysfunctions B) unintended functions C) latent functions D) manifest functions
When minorities move out of their neighborhood but still feel outside the societal mainstream, this is an example of __________
A) avoidance B) marginality C) negative self-image D) vicious circle
Brian is four years old. He loves to watch cartoons, especially those about superheroes. His dad was also a big fan of watching cartoons when he was a child and has introduced Brian to superheroes. Brian's dad bought him a cape and a sword. He loves to put on his cape when he is watching Superman. He will jump off the couch and pretend that he is saving the world. Which of Mead's stages of social development is Brian involved in?
A. generalized other B. game C. play D. pre-play
Which of the following do sociologists use to solve the problem of unintended distortion in research?