__________ argues that socialization and learning builds self-control and reduces the desire to indulge in behavior that is considered anti-social, deviant, or criminal

a. Labeling theory
b. Strain theory
c. Social control theory
d. Differential association


Answer: C

Sociology

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___________ The relatively permanent components of our social environment

What will be an ideal response?

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Judy attends a small, private, Catholic high school in the suburb in which she and her parents live. Her brothers and sister attend this school as well. Judy likes her friends and the education that she receives. Sometimes she is jealous of her friends in the public high school because they can wear whatever they like and the rules are not as strict as in her high school. Judy knows that she needs to follow these rules. Judy's situation reflects culture operating at which level?

A. macro B. latent C. meso D. micro

Sociology

For the U.S. the universally high value placed on can qualify as a cultural anchor

a. football b. apple pie c. freedom d. the group

Sociology

The United States and its allies__________

A) make sure to spend twice as much as “rogue states” on defense B) account for about 80 percent of all military spending in the world C) have significantly reduced spending since the end of the Cold War D) spend about the same as Russia does on defense

Sociology