What is the term used for the set of cultural beliefs and practices that helps to maintain powerful social, economic, and political interests?

A. Dominant ideology
B. Surveillance function
C. Narcotizing dysfunction
D. Gatekeeping


Answer: A

Sociology

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A) The different stages in the wheel theory of love may occur several times during the course of the relationship. B) The theory assumes that in the second stage, partners support each other's ambitions which increase the intensity of feelings for each other. C) The theory states that the stages occur in a fixed, chronological order. D) People may love each other, but the intensity of their feelings may be high on one dimension and low on another.

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Is correlation the same as causation? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to Niklas Luhmann, the self-organizing quality of systems is called which of the following?

A. elements B. autopoiesis C. differentiation D. contingency

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Compare and contrast the theoretical approaches to socialization by Freud, Piaget, and Cooley and Mead.

What will be an ideal response?

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