Which of the following terms refers to going along with the norms of one's peers?

A. labeling
B. conformity
C. obedience
D. deviance


Answer: B

Sociology

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a. diamond jewelry b. an inmate's uniform c. a Lexus d. all of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the __________ custody variation in joint custody agreements, both parents have the right to participate in important decisions and retain a symbolically important legal authority, with physical custody (that is, residential care of the child) going to just one parent

a. modified egalitarian b. joint legal c. joint legal and physical d. semi-combined

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Several employees at a fast-food restaurant call in sick at the last minute. The manager tries to fill in but doesn't know how to run the drive-through intercom or broiler. Applying the terms for problems that are frequent within bureaucracy, this is an example of __________

a. informal structure b. work culture c. goal displacement d. trained incapacity

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