According to this theoretical perspective, power, or the lack of it, determines the type of deviance one is likely to commit
a) postmodernist theory
b) power theory
c) Marxist theory
d) social reality theory
b) power theory
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in the health maintenance trend in American society?
A) It makes sense to emphasize prevention since small lifestyle changes can have large effects on health. B) The population is getting younger and the young are the most health conscious. C) The view as to what is the nature of health is expanding to include medical, social, and political dimensions. D) All of the above are factors.
In 2012, the U.S. infant mortality rate for black infants was deaths per 1,000 live births, as compared to deaths per 1,000 for white infants
a. 12.4; 8.47 b. 4.8; 13.2 c. 1.0; 1.0 d. 0.5; 0.1
Which of the following statements best reflects the understanding of resurrection in early Christianity?
A. It involves an intermediate state called purgatory. B. It is a special kind of bodily existence and has symbolic or spiritual meaning. C. The soul is eternal and is released from the body at death. D. It involves the completion of one cycle and the beginning of another.
Which of the following examples illustrates a conversational breakdown?
A. Customer: "Are all of these vegetables organic?" Vendor: "The squashes, broccoli, and peas are locally and organically grown." B. Cashier: "Would you like your receipt?" Customer: "No, you can throw it away." C. Dater 1: "So where did you grow up?" Dater 2: "Oh, I went to college at Green State University." D. Restaurant server: "Would you like fries with that?" Customer: "Ugh, no, fries are so unhealthy."