Explain the differences among innovations, discoveries, inventions, and diffusion. Give examples of each to clarify the differences.
What will be an ideal response?
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A) Filipino American B) Chinese American C) Asian Indian D) Japanese American
Murphy creates a fake identity for himself on social networking sites to trick women into forming an emotional relationship with him. In this scenario, Murphy is using the process of _____ to form relationships
A) funneling B) branching C) pharming D) catfishing
What methodological tool was developed by Max Weber to compare an existing social phenomenon to an optimal social phenomenon?
A. ideal type B. McDonaldization C. ideoscape D. informal organization
Some sociologists contend that the plight of the truly disadvantaged will not improve until __________
a. people develop a wealthy “state of mind” that dismisses a victim mentality b. the economy improves and the improvement reaches areas where the truly disadvantaged reside c. there is more research into the root causes of poverty d. society commits to upholding mainstream values