The most common adaptation in Robert Merton's anomie theory of deviance is

A. ritualism.
B. conformity.
C. rebellion.
D. innovation.


B. conformity.

Sociology

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Growing up with his parents, Brad saw his father hit his mother on numerous occasions. Now that Brad is married, he hits his wife in the same manner. This illustrates __________

A) anomie B) reinforcement C) modeling D) patriarchy

Sociology

According to Sandra Bem the historically crude perception that men are inherently superior to women is

a. androcentrism b. gender polarization c. biological essentialism d. transsexualism

Sociology

A social group whose members have a shared goal or task, but are not bound by strong emotional ties, is:

a. an in-group b. a primary group c. a reference group d. a secondary group

Sociology

Briefly describe how the feminist psy¬choanalytic approach explains the development of gendered personalities.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology