Most formal systems of social control primarily rely on __________.
A. reward
B. anger
C. coercion
D. peers
Answer: C
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A social role __________
a. is usually not noted b. has no real relation to status c. is of little concern to most citizens d. is the set of behavior expectations that accompanies a particular status
The primary job of the military is to provide defense for the nation. This more or less stable structure of statuses and roles devoted to meeting the basic needs of people in society are
a. statuses. b. groups. c. roles. d. institutions.
Define dyad and triad groups. Illustrate the relationship in a dyadic group, including strength of bonds and stability and demonstrate how this relationship changes when a third party is added to form a triad.
What will be an ideal response?
A sociologist argues that the capitalist ruling class is willing to tolerate high rates of illegal immigration because these immigrants serve as a cheap labor pool. This sociologist is most likely drawing upon
A. the anomie theory of deviance. B. labeling theory. C. exploitation theory. D. the contact hypothesis.