Which of the following terms is used to refer to organized and persistent social systems centered on meeting basic societal needs?

A. functional movements
B. secondary groups
C. social institutions
D. collaboration networks


Answer: C

Sociology

You might also like to view...

Structured observations differ from naturalistic observations in that they

a. use correlations to assess the strength and direction of a relationship. b. create a situation that is likely to elicit the behavior of choice. c. sample behaviors of interest in everyday situations. d. manipulate independent variables to see the effects on dependent variables.

Sociology

The roots of modern historical research can be traced back to which century?

a. Eighteenth b. Nineteenth c. Twentieth

Sociology

When people are held captive and deprived of sustenance, they sometimes come to identify with their captor. This phenomenon has been termed

A. Stockholm syndrome. B. Shreve syndrome. C. brainwashing. D. desocialization.

Sociology

Which term refers to a substandard work environment where workers are paid less than the minimum wage, workers are not paid overtime premiums, and other labor laws are violated?

A. sweat lodge B. workshop C. factory D. sweatshop

Sociology