A very important cultural factor in prejudice and discrimination involves the accepted standards that specify the kind of behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. These standards are called __________.

A. values
B. social norms
C. beliefs
D. statuses


Answer: B

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The union movement has been instrumental in bringing about higher wages, fringe benefits, and _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Sociology

Raven is interested in studying the way farm families decide how many children to have. She thinks that the number of workers needed to sustain the farm will relate to the number of children families have, with those needing more workers having more children. Which of the following theories is Raven likely using?

A. demographic transition B. conflict C. wealth flow D. Malthusian

Sociology

A particular sociology instructor decides what subject matter will be covered each time her class meets. The fact that the instructor can make these decisions and that the students must follow her lead is an example of

A. charisma. B. power. C. politics. D. force.

Sociology