Which term is used by sociologists to refer to any of the full range of socially defined positions within a large group or society?
A. status
B. social structure
C. culture
D. gemeinschaft
Answer: A
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Which of the following is a primary criticism of socialism?
a. The system does not respect individual rights. b. The pursuit of profit overshadows all else. c. The system produces a tiny elite that wields vast political power. d. The few who own the means of production reap huge profits.
When the points in a scatter plot cluster closely around the regression line, the correlation can
be said to be: a. weak. b. strong. c. neutral. d. negative.
The use of contingent workers is becoming so common that temporary employment agencies are replacing old permanent placement ones
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Single-parent families have been maligned for causing juvenile delinquency, poverty, and a host of other social problems. The problem with such a generalization is:
A. there are different kinds of single-parent families with different kinds of circumstances. B. there are different paths to becoming a single parent with similar consequences. C. the cause-and-effect relationship is clear. D. fathers are now more likely to be single parents than are mothers, and most of their children do not have these problems.