In Silverstein and Bengston's typology of intergenerational relationships, which type is not characterized by the provision of or the receiving of assistance, but all other connections apply?

a. sociable b. tight-knit
c. obligatory d. intimate but distant


a

Sociology

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The most complex and demanding role that a member of society must learn to play is that of son or daughter

a. true b. false

Sociology

Charles Perrow's main conclusion from the study of the Challenger launch decision is:

A. The successful launch proved that engineers had been too cautious. B. The disaster resulted from work groups' inclination to accept risks. C. The disaster resulted from pressure from the Reagan administration to go ahead with the launch as soon as possible. D. The problem was caused by poorly designed graphs and data analysis. E. The disaster was not "anyone's fault," and identifying a definite reason for it borders on a "conspiracy theory."

Sociology

In the language of science, a variable that is thought to be causal is called

a. an independent variable b. a hypothetical variable c. a primary variable d. a dependent variable

Sociology

__________ systems are set up in such a manner that a legitimate son inherits his father's property and sometimes his position upon the father's death

a. Patrilineal b. Patrilocal c. Patricentric d. Patriarchal

Sociology