According to labeling theory, the focus of sociological research should be on
a) how the person who behaves in a deviant way interprets reality.
b) the historical creation of deviant and normal labels.
c) the economic structure of society.
d) the interaction between the supposed deviant and conventional people.
d) the interaction between the supposed deviant and conventional people.
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Cross-sectional research
a. is the most widely used type of research. b. is the least used type of research. c. generally has large samples. d. typically uses qualitative analysis. e. is both the most widely used type of research and generally has large samples.
Very little prejudice and discrimination exists in contemporary society.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The relationship between agency and structure is ______, as ______.
A. one-sided; agency influences structure B. one-sided; structure enables or constrains agency C. reciprocal; they both have an effect on one another D. nonexistent; there is no relationship between the two
Danya works as a bank teller full time, and also takes on as many hours as she can as a cashier at a local grocery store to help make ends meet. According to the stress model of parent effectiveness, what action can Danya take to help prevent negative interaction patterns in her family?
a. Stay home with the children full time. b. Push for a raise from both of her employers. c. Get help with housework and childcare from family. d. Find a new apartment with a cheaper rent.