In defining whom she considers as part of the family, Jamie includes her biological parents and her sister by those parents. She does not include her stepfather or her stepsiblings. This way of defining family is termed ________.
A. reduction
B. retention
C. augmentation
D. substitution
Answer: B
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The caste perspective views racial and ethnic inequality as a permanent feature of U.S. society. The caste system was strengthened by __________ laws, which prohibited sexual intercourse or marriage between persons of different races
a. antimiscegenation b. segregation c. ethnic purity d. racial cleansing
When it comes to research subjects, sociologists are ethically bound to
a. hide the intent of the study from them. b. obtain their consent and maintain their privacy. c. avoid empathizing with them. d. keep their identity a secret, even from the researcher.
What do sociologists mean when they say that education serves a credentialing function?
a. that schools seek to maximize educational outcomes of students b. that education doesn't change people but moves them along different routes that influence how much they earn c. that education limits entry into some occupations and thus raises the rewards for people in them d. that schools with the best-performing teachers produce more students who earn multiple degrees
Research shows that women are more likely than men to have depression. There are several reasons why this tendency may be the case. Which is NOT one of these reasons?
A. hormones B. heart functioning C. menopause D. genetics