__________ refers to the degree to which we will alter our behavior, attitudes, and point of view to fit our perception of what is appropriate
a. In-group bias
b. Conformity
c. A social network
d. A weak tie
Ans: b. Conformity
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a. racial formation b. immigration contact theory c. the principle of physical salience d. engendered racism
Secondary groups have specific goals, formal organization, and much less intimacy than primary groups
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Our expected behaviors, rights, and responsibilities, according to our social statuses, are known as ______.
A. symbols B. groups C. roles D. human agency
An American sociologist receives a grant to study racial and religious prejudice among the peoples of Southeast Asia. The sociologist makes a serious and unbiased effort to evaluate the norms, values, and customs of these Asian peoples in light of the distinctive cultures of which they are part. This is an example of ________.
A. xenocentrism B. cultural deconstruction C. cultural relativism D. ethnocentrism