Stigmatizing some people
A. helps elevate their social status.
B. leads to their becoming more interesting.
C. serves to reinforce “normalness” in others.
D. has little impact on their overall identity.
Answer: C
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In simple societies, most of the essential functions needed for survival are performed by:
a. a highly differentiated set of institutions b. individuals c. religion d. the family
Which of the following theories contends that criminal victimization increases when communal relationships and social institutions break down?
a. labeling theory b. conflict theory c. social disorganization theory d. differential association theory
Import substitution policies were intended to
a. reverse the colonial division of labor b. encourage Africans to think of themselves c. appease the Soviet block d. promote cooperation between the West and Soviet blocks
As the wealth of a country increases, the general population trend is
a. For people to have more children since they can afford them b. For people to have more children since they will be healthier c. To have fewer children because their children live longer d. To have fewer children because negative population growth is desirable