Which sociological perspective emphasizes how societies literally could not operate if massive numbers of people defied standards of appropriate conduct?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. labeling perspective
A. functionalist perspective
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In this scenario, James and Marie are an example of ________. A) planner couples B) acceptance-of-fate couples C) ambivalent couples D) yes-no couples
That which Durkheim regards as religious is a set of beliefs that
* a. divide a sacred world from the everyday world. b. bring together a sacred world and an everyday world. c. create the illusion that an afterlife exists. d. describe a God or gods that are all-powerful and all-knowing. e. argue that a supernatural being exists and listens to our prayers. 5, Thinking that divides the universe between the physical and a world beyond or above it a. is universal to all societies. b. contrasts those societies that are religious from nonreligious. c. originated with the ancient Hebrews. d. began with Christianity. e. is particularly Western.
Rosenhan's pseudopatients were quickly detected by the staff
a. true b. false
Opponents of affirmative action argue that the use of quotas for minority groups in hiring practices leads to ________
a. reverse discrimination b. attributional ambiguity c. economic discrimination d. naturalization