__________ focuses on the shared emotions, goals, and beliefs that many people may bring to crowd behavior

a. Circular reaction b. Mob psychology
c. Emergent norm theory d. Convergence theory


d

Sociology

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Cultural diffusion occurs

A) primarily within a specific society B) simultaneously with population movement C) both within societies and across national boundaries D) primarily through conquest which deliberately transforms the culture of the colonized.

Sociology

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the views of functionalists and conflict theorists on credentialism?

A. Functionalists maintain that credentialism gives rise to achievement gaps, while conflict theorists contend that credentialism reduces achievement gaps. B. Functionalists maintain that for many positions, people succeed because of ability or other factors, while conflict theorists contend that credentialism stimulates upward social mobility. C. Functionalists maintain that credentialism rewards people for their accomplishments, while conflict theorists contend that for many positions, people can gain skills on the job with a few weeks of training. D. Functionalists maintain that credentialism does not account for efficiency, while conflict theorists contend that credentialism sorts out those who are the most qualified for jobs. E. Functionalists maintain that credentialism restricts upward social mobility, while conflict theorists contend that credentialism offers a great sense of achievement.

Sociology

An example of a latent function of college is ________

a. providing skills needed for later jobs. b. keeping young people out of a tight labor force, which may not have jobs for them. c. gaining the knowledge required to be an active and thoughtful citizen. d. giving young people experience living on their own.

Sociology

Faith is a way of knowing based on ________

a. scientific research. b. what our human senses tell us. c. a culture's common sense. d. conviction or belief in things unseen.

Sociology