According to sociologists, the actions of the hijackers involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks are an example of _____
a. anomic suicide
b. altruistic suicide
c. egoistic suicide
d. situational suicide
b
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Marriage and graduating from high school are examples of which of these?
A. rituals B. rites of passage C. beliefs D. civil religion
In the context of Robert Merton's strain theory, which of the following modes of adaptation do most people use to resolve their social strain?
A. Conformity B. Innovation C. Ritualism D. Retreatism E. Rebellion
You believe that the number of hours people spend in the labor force is a function of age. In fact, you argue that between the ages of 14 and 21 labor force participation, measured in hours, steadily increases. Between the ages of 22 and 60 it remains fairly constant. From ages 61 on it steadily declines. To analyze data, you should use
a. curvilinear regression. b. partial regression. c. multiple regression. d. path analysis. e. analysis of variance.
You are part of a task force with a group leader who has a distant relationship with the group members and who is concerned with getting the job done. Which type of leader does your task force have?
a. A laissez-fair group leader b. A democratic leader c. An expressive leader d. An instrumental leader