Which of the following could be considered to be a norm?

a. only a rule
b. only a standard
c. only a law
d. a rule, standard, or a law


D

Sociology

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The privileged status of the priestly classes in agrarian societies was typically insecure

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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An umpire dislikes African Americans and, with deliberate intent, often makes official calls incorrectly when black players are at bat. According to sociologist Robert Merton's typology of prejudice and discrimination, this umpire is a (n) __________

a. unprejudiced nondiscriminator b. unprejudiced discriminator c. prejudiced nondiscriminator d. prejudiced discriminator

Sociology

In the context of the Malthusian theory, which of the following statements is true?

A) ?According to the theory, the population grows at an arithmetic rate. B) ?It maintains that the population is growing faster than the food supply needed to sustain it. C) ?It states that resources available to humans will quadruple by 2050. D) ?Neo-Malthusians are against the old theory and believe the population is under control. E) ?According to neo-Malthusians, the earth will survive as it is a "striving planet."

Sociology

The _______ is an innovative alternative to divert persons with mental illnesses from the criminal justice system that has led to fewer arrests, better treatment outcomes, and reduced officer injuries.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology