In the United States, common shared values include social freedom, individualism, and self-sufficiency. What term would sociologists use to define these characteristics?
A. social structure
B. culture
C. social values
D. collective conscience
Answer: D
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(a) an evil stepfather. (b) a happily reconstituted family. (c) maternal loss and cruel replacement. (d) a tragic heroine.
Social science research has documented that
a. spanking is more effective than noncorporal punishment. b. long-term side effects of spanking include increased risk of delinquency and criminal behavior. c. all Western countries allow spanking. d. fewer than 10% of parents continue hitting children after the age of 12.
Some analysts concerned about boys behavior in school note that a. when prompted they act as girls do and are accepted in the school
b. there is a mismatch between their high levels of physical activity and school expectations. c. they face greater discrimination for their behavior. d. students of both sexes learn better with increased discipline.
______ youth are arrested for drug crimes at rates 3.5-5.5 times higher than White youth.
A. Filipino B. Black C. Latino D. Asian