Simone stumbled and fell as she walked through the restaurant toward her friends. When she arrived at the table, she said, "I meant to do that" and laughed. Simone was engaging in which of the following

What will be an ideal response?


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Sociology

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Anderson calls the code of the street a way that many young people follow who

a. no longer trust religious leaders and family. b. are alienated from the police and judicial system. c. wish to seek respect from those outside the ghetto. d. seek independence from the expectations of others.

Sociology

In the United States, there is a ______ year gap in life expectancy between most and least advantaged populations.

A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

Sociology

Through ethnomethodological research, sociologists have learned all of the following except

A. most of the time, specific sanctions are not necessary to achieve conformity. B. society exists because people behave as if there is no other way to do so. C. when norms are violated, their existence becomes apparent. D. social norms are less important among children than adults.

Sociology

The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is ________.

A. illegal drugs B. alcohol C. smoking D. heart disease

Sociology