In Fremont, California, an identifiable Afghan- American community exists. Although many of the people in the community are American-born, this community has its own set of symbols, norms, values, and beliefs. Sociologists would call this community a
a) primary group
b) subculture
c) counter-culture
d) subgroup
d) racial culture
b) subculture
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The capitalist class in the United States today
a. comprises the majority of Americans. b. is a small percentage of the population but has extensive control over every aspect of U.S. society. c. is dwindling in its influence because many of the old families are losing control of the corporations that they founded. d. no longer exists.
Which of the following is the best example of a primary group?
a. this sociology classroom b. this university c. Joe, Bill, and Tom—college roommates for the past 3 years d. the faculty at this university
Women have lower rates of heart disease in part because their bodies produce more estrogen than do men’s bodies. This is an example of
a. ?the feminization of aging. b. ?the feminine mystique. c. ?sex differences. d. ?gender differences. e. ?both sex and gender differences.
You are studying homicide rates in a major city, and your data seem to be indicating something quite peculiar. You notice that ice cream consumption seems to be correlated with an increase in murder rates
Upon more careful reflection, you recall that murder rates tend to rise in the summer, when people are outside more (and, consequently, eating more ice cream). Your first conclusion is an example of __________. a. a poor sample size b. improper theoretical development c. causality d. a spurious relationship