Which of the following has become increasingly important in terms of its influence on socialization?
A. The family
B. The mass media
C. Peer groups
D. Education
Answer: B
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Heterosexuality is a constructed identity, a performance, and an institution that is not necessarily linked to sexual acts. Messner found that
a. heterosexuality was one of many sexual identity choices presented to his research group when they were children. b. heterosexuality was more important among females than among males. c. both gay and straight boys engaged in "doing heterosexuality." d. straight people are just faking it; everyone is inherently bisexual.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
When a researcher uses a control group and a placebo is given instead of a real drug, the researcher does not need to inform participants in his/her study up that they will not receive the drug being tested.
In 2010, the poorest 20% of American families earned _____ of the country's total income for the year
a. 3.3% b. 25% c. 50.2% d. 65.5% e. 85%
Which of the following statements concerning sociological theories is correct?
a. From a scientific perspective, sociologists have been unable to develop any theories. b. Most sociologists are not interested in predicting the future. c. Sociologists have developed some theories that have predicted future events. d. Sociologists have developed theories similar to those found in physics.