Sociologist Ann Swidler coined the expression __________ to refer to human culture or symbols, stories, rituals, and worldviews, which people may use in varying configurations to solve different kinds of problems.

a. survival kit
b. tool kit
c. creative problem-solving
d. human nature


b. tool kit

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Frequency tables can be used for numerical but not nominal variables. (True or False)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a cognitive maintenance mechanism?

A) Positive illusions B) Cognitive interdependence C) Derogation of tempting alternatives D) Accommodation

Sociology

John was raised in a home that was the epitome of the 1950s model of an intact nuclear household composed of a male breadwinner, his full-time homemaker wife, and their dependent children

He was surprised to learn that his wife did not want to continue this model of the _____, but preferred to have her own job. a. downwardly mobile family b. preindustrial family c. modern family d. postmodern family

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One reason that sociologists are interested in the topic of sexuality is because of social changes in attitudes and behaviors around sex

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology