In their critique of modern society, critical theorists argue _____.
a. the scientific method is not an end in itself and even ends up to oppress individuals in contemporary society
b. society and social thinking is highly irrational and even amoral
c. knowledge uncovered with science cannot be inherently objective and neutral
d. economic determinism is overly mechanistic
e. art and expression were increasingly rationalized, bureaucratized, and subject to the control of elites
b. society and social thinking is highly irrational and even amoral
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A photograph in the text depicts individuals waiting patiently for medical attention in a neighborhood clinic. Which group of scholars might remark on the quality of the facilities or speculate about the home that these people live in?
a. family ecologists b. family developmentalists c. structure-functionalists d. exchange theorists
The U.S. Constitution requires that each state have __________ senators and a minimum of __________ member in the House of Representatives. The current size of the House of Representatives (435 seats) has not changed since the apportionment following the 1910 census
a. four; one b. one; three c. three; two d. two; one
Globalization of the economy means that ________
a. world regions specialize in one sector of economic activity. b. more and more products pass through several nations. c. a small number of businesses represent a huge share of global economic output. d. All of these responses are correct.
Nonconformist activities or styles are sometimes turned into commercial products. This is called
A. consumer rebellion. B. radical chic. C. direct marketing. D. commercialization of deviance.