Lily was separated from her mother at the age of one and locked up in the barn outside her house. Nobody spoke to her or went to meet her. From time to time, she was beaten up. Many years later, she was discovered by the police. She was found to have no understanding of language and behaved more like an animal than a human being. Which of the following is most likely the cause for Lily's

situation?

A) ?Reinforcement
B) Internalization?
C) Social isolation?
D) Resocialization?
E) Unsuccessful sex reassignment


C

Sociology

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a. About 36 percent of people are moderates who fall near the political center. b. About 16 percent fall on the political left. c. About 46 percent fall on the political right. d. About 26 percent claim to have no political opinions at all.

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A principal indicator of assimilation is ________

a. values b. lifestyle c. language d. appearance

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Sexual and reproductive behavior is shaped by public policy

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Ally's father was sent to prison when she was 12 for the trafficking of narcotics; her brother was arrested when she was 13 for possession of methamphetamines. By the age of 18, Ally has been arrested three times for possession of marijuana. Which theory best describes Ally's experience?

a. Strain theory b. Opaque theory c. Differential association theory d. Labeling theory

Sociology