Modernization theory, which argues that poverty in countries is largely due to cultural failings of their people, is criticized by sociologists as __________ because it uses the United States as the "model" country

Fill in the blank with correct word


ethnocentric

Sociology

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Once a group is formed, its network structure is difficult to determine

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

Majority groups are always the groups with the largest proportion of the population

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The number one murder weapon is a gun

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

During the first half of the twentieth century, the number of people treated in mental hospitals increased by a large amount. Today, this trend has been reversed by a countertrend toward __________

a. decriminalization b. deinstitutionalization c. detoxification d. decarceration

Sociology