A cult is a new religion with practices and teachings at odds with the dominant culture and religion

a. true
b. false


a

Sociology

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In the debate concerning decriminalization of drugs, which of the following is/are (an) argument(s) used by those who oppose decriminalization?

a. Existing laws do reduce drug use even if they do not come close to ending it. b. Decriminalization would cause an unprecedented increase in use and addiction. c. Decriminalization would send precisely the wrong moral message. d. all of the above

Sociology

If I would like the results of my research on attitudes regarding premarital sex to be as close to the population's attitudes as possible, I would have the most accurate results with a sample of ____________ people

a. 10 b. 1,000 c. 10,000 d. 100,000 e. 1,000,000

Sociology

It is possible for social control measures to actually intensify or reinforce deviant acts in unintended ways

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

What technology, discussed at length, has improved the lives of millions of people by helping them start businesses or improve their traditional work?

a. microcredit b. numeracy (literacy about simple mathematics) c. calculators d. the Internet

Sociology