"If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." This statement was made by sociologist(s)
a. Emile Durkheim.
b. W. I. and Dorothy S. Thomas.
c. Mark Snyder.
d. Erving Goffman.
b. W. I. and Dorothy S. Thomas.
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a. they have been adversely affected by the weather b. they have decreased food production c. the temperature of their homeland has increased dramatically d. they fear rising ocean levels
In the bureaucratic structure of a medium-sized university, approximately where would one find the instructor for this course, provided that he or she is not the chair of the sociology department?
A) at or near the top of the chart B) in the upper third of the chart C) in the middle of the chart D) at or near the bottom of the chart
Samantha has concluded that living in a coed residence hall makes residents more androgynous. As she continues her research, she tends to focus on events and situations that fit this pattern. Which error in inquiry is reflected?
a. inaccurate observation b. illogical reasoning c. overgeneralization d. selective observation e. immature observation
What advantage does Internet dating provide?
a. It creates a meat market of available people to meet. b. People on dating sites are typically more honest in their words and pictures. c. Anonymity allows people to reveal as much or little as they want during early interactions. d. Internet dating is a cheap alternative to going to singles clubs.