Which theory examines the ways in which groups disagree, struggle for power, and compete for scarce resources?
A) the structuralfunctional theory
B) the social exchange theory
C) the conflict theory
D) the symbolic interaction theory
C
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. non-kin babysitters or nannies. b. cohabitating boyfriends of the mother. c. parents of the victim. d. kin caretakers other than parents