Structural?functional theory can be best described as a theory stressing

a. roles and role expectations.
b. the interaction of parts and the whole.
c. the interaction of families in a symbolic manner.
d. the independence of societal units.


b.

Sociology

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______ is a theory that focuses on the fact that people learn criminal behavior and therefore that what is crucial is whom a person associates with.

A. Differential reinforcement B. Differential association C. Differential opportunity D. Differential deviance

Sociology

A sociologist who investigates how people interpret the situations they are in is probably a(n)

A) functionalist. B) conflict theorist. C) interactionist. D) feminist.

Sociology

Which term refers to repetitive work that is divided into very specialized tasks, using standardized tools and procedures, in order to maximize speed and efficiency?

A. scientific management B. Industrial Revolution C. factory system D. systemization

Sociology

According to Kübler-Ross, all of the following are associated with a life-threatening illness EXCEPT

A. denial. B. acceptance. C. depression. D. belief.

Sociology