According to the __________ perspective, societies fear most the crimes that threaten their members' most cherished values, and individuals who dare to challenge those values will receive the most severe punishments.
A. conflict
B. interactionist
C. functionalist
D. developmental
Answer: C
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African Americans serving as managers or professionals in a traditionally white corporate or government setting rarely face pressure conform to white norms and values
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Because customs differ across cultures, behavior that may be normative in one culture may be indicative of problems in another. This points to the importance of understanding __________ when defining psychopathology.
A. sociocultural influences B. biological influences C. psychological influences D. life-cycle influences
The circumstances that facilitate feeling at "home" while living in a nursing home include all of the following except
A. participating in the placement decision. B. having prior knowledge of the facility. C. focusing on family and social relationships. D. focusing on autonomy and personal objects.
According to the textbook, what is one conclusion we can draw about how social class is defined in the United States?
a. Racial disparities in wealth can be explained solely by family advantages. b. Most American sociologists can agree on the boundaries between social classes. c. Famous people have the highest occupational prestige. d. One's educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of one's occupation, income, and wealth later in life.