Jared is telling his parents about his experiences volunteering in a soup kitchen. In the middle of the conversation, Jared's father says that the soup kitchen probably wouldn't be so busy if people would just stop being so lazy and get jobs to support themselves. Jared, a sociology major, tells his father that it isn't really that simple. Jared understands that at the core of the sociological perspective is understanding how people are _____.
a. biologically predetermined to act a certain way
b. managing to survive on a day-to-day basis
c. influenced by society
d. all unique
Ans: c. influenced by society
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a. Resource mobilization b. The political opportunity structure c. The precipitating factor d. The cohesive factor
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. reactionary B. reformist C. revolutionary D. rebellious