Which of the following theories is most closely related to functionalism?
A. general strain theory
B. social disorganization theory
C. social learning theory
D. social control theory
Answer: A
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a. true b. false
According to the logic of proportional reduction of error (PRE), if two variables are associated then information about the independent variable
a. eliminates errors in the prediction of the dependent variable. b. reduces the number of errors in predicting the dependent variable. c. has no effect on the ability to predict the dependent variable. d. decreases errors of prediction for negative relationships and increases errors for positive relationships.
Which statement about African Americans and religion is the most accurate?
A. Most African Americans reject Christianity due to its association with slavery. B. African Americans are more likely to identify as Muslims than as Christians. C. About 25 percent of African Americans identify as Catholic. D. About 75 percent of African Americans identify as Protestants.
Which of the following is true of countries and nation-states?
A. The terms country and nation-state are synonymous. B. Nearly all countries fit the model of a nation-state. C. Very few countries fit the model of a nation-state. D. Unlike nation-state, term country implies homogeneity.