George, a sociologist, believes that people change and maintain culture through their daily communication with others. He also believes that people reinterpret their values and norms to determine the appropriate behavior for a specific situation. In the context of the major sociological perspectives, George is most likely a __________.
A) None of the above
B) Structural functionalist
C) Social conflict theorist
D) Symbolic Interactionist
Ans: D) Symbolic Interactionist
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It is estimated that approximately _____ percent of marriages will end in divorce
a. 25 b. 33 c. 43 d. 50
"If I choose to marry, what will my priorities be? Perhaps companionship or friendship? Do I anticipate a marriage with children? A marriage partner who shares my dreams and life goals? And a marriage that is united in purpose and direction?"
Questions such as these are examples of ________, key factors in marital satisfaction and longevity. A) traditional stereotypes B) marital naïveté C) relational expectancies D) interactional expectations
Suppose we observed that the more firefighters there were at a fire site, the greater the amount of fire damage. Suppose we also observed that the size of the fire was related to both the amount of damage and the number of firefighters present. The relationship between numbers of firefighters and the amount of fire damage illustrates that:
a. the relationship between the two variables is causal. b. the number of firefighters causes the damage. c. the relationship between firefighters and the amount of damage is spurious. d. the number of firefighters at a fire may cause the amount of damage. e. the amount of damage at a fire causes firefighters to appear at the fire.
Which of the following statements about childlessness in the U.S. is correct?
A. There has been a modest decrease in childlessness. B. There has been a modest increase in childlessness. C. Childlessness has decreased dramatically. D. Childlessness is directly correlated to views on abstinence.