What we define as normal and abnormal behavior depends on
A. individual opinion.
B. empirical research.
C. social context.
D. evidence of abnormality.
Answer: C
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The dominant cultural ideologies in U.S. society have tended to __________
A) legitimize decreasing profit B) rationalize our wastefulness as part of our way of life C) accept socialism as part of life D) decrease our dependence on foreign oil
Which of these cultural phenomena would be the most relevant to Functionalism?
a. display of the Confederate flag on the back window b. racism and sexism c. the norm requiring students to attend classes d. shaved heads and swastikas e. superstitions
What is a policy implication of the symbolic interactionist approach to aging?
A. to increase Medicaid and Medicare in a way that satisfies the needs of all generations B. to reduce ageism in the workplace by combating stereotypes and myths of the elderly C. to end the social construction of aging by disseminating facts about how chronological age actually proceeds D. to generate social movements that fight for equal opportunities of all age groups
Besides age, the greatest risk factor with Alzheimer’s disease is
a. smoking. b. a specific gene. c. diabetes d. poor diet.