In Amsterdam, a 21-year-old prostitute is scantily clothed, exhibiting her attributes in a storefront, smiling at potential patrons as they walk by. Based on this mental image, which statement best describes what is in progress?
A) This is an example of social interaction.
B) A misdemeanor is being committed.
C) The prostitute is guilty of indecent exposure.
D) This a classic example of macrosociology.
Answer: A) This is an example of social interaction.
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a. ethnocentrism. b. cultural diffusion. c. normative adaptation. d. cultural relativity.
According to the research, which of these statements about marriage and divorce in the U.S. is accurate?
a. No marriage can survive without love. b. Love alone is not sufficient to ensure a successful marriage. c. In the U.S. love is the only reason for marriage. d. Today, only half the U.S. adult population has ever been married. e. Social norms no longer support marriage for couples in the U.S.
Which of the following statements about political apathy in the U.S. is correct?
A. Studies reveal that only 8 percent of the people in the U.S. belong to a political club or organization. B. Half the people in the U.S. have contacted a national, state, or local official about a political issue or problem. C. Only a small minority of all citizens are familiar with the political process in the U.S., and very few tend to identify with a political party. D. None of these answers is correct.
Which of the following is a reason that violence between the sexes is likely to continue?
a. Sexual attraction between sexes b. Mutual respect between sexes c. A lack of mutual respect between sexes d. Equality of opportunity