The example of the bat used by Babe Ruth, who set a record for hitting home runs, is used to illustrate the point that
a. what is profane is always profane.
b. the sacred has no place in the world of sports.
c. there is no such thing as sacred or profane.
d. the profane can become sacred, and the sacred can become profane.
e. sports figures take on a god-like status for fans.
D
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A) test scores B) motivation C) family background D) personality
Applying interdependence theory, Peter's decision to stay in his dissatisfying relationship with Julie might best be explained by his:
A) high CL. B) high costs. C) low CLalt. D) low rewards.
Differential association theory explains deviance by
A. emphasizing how deviance is culturally transmitted. B. focusing on who has the power to label behaviors as deviant. C. making reference to societal goals and the means of achieving them. D. noting that some people have more power than others to define what is considered deviant.