In the past, people who drank too much were thought to lack the willpower to quit. Today they are regarded as suffering from a disease. This change is an example of the medicalization of society

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


T

Sociology

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According to differential association theory, people's groups influence the way they act

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Most psychiatrists now primarily treat patients with drugs.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Control theory contends that the bond of affection for conventional persons is a major deterrent to crime

a. true b. false

Sociology

Historically, many whites saw blacks as extremely promiscuous and uninhibited in their sexual relations, and there was much concern about protecting white women from sexual attacks by black men. But actually, it was white men who had virtually unlimited sexual access to black women, particularly slaves. To alleviate any guilt whites used what technique to justify their racism?

A. projection B. assimilation C. integrations D. latent bigotry

Sociology