The functionalist perspective contends social order is realized because people reach an agreement on what behaviors that they deem are acceptable, otherwise known as ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: general normative consensus

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Community service orders are consistent with the "just-deserts" philosophy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The scale pattern is not a useful characteristic for individualizing a human hair

a. True b. False

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Ethnocentrism involves

a. Comparing crime rates in different countries. b. Focusing on one's own culture as a form of "culture centeredness." c. Human smuggling. d. Trafficking in persons.

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______ occurs when a parent or caretaker of the child does not provide the proper or necessary support, education, medical, or other remedial care that is required by a given state’s law.

a. Physical abuse b. Sexual abuse c. Child neglect d. Psychological abuse

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