In __________ societies, there is a corresponding rise of a consumer society and the emergence of a global village in which people around the world communicate with one another by electronic technologies, such as television, telephone, fax, e-mail, and the Internet
a. postindustrialb. horticultural and pastoral
c. industrial d. agrarian
a
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The ultimate aim of any sociological theory is to:
a. provide an explanation of people's past behaviors. b. increase the prestige of the researcher. c. reveal the unfairness in social life. d. be able to make accurate predictions about people's behavior in the future.
Bruce, aged15, is an orphan living with his guardian, Fred. He lost his parents in a tragic accident. His parents have ensured that he gets the best education by creating a large trust fund to cater to his educational expenses
On turning 18, Bruce will inherit total control of Diamond Constructions Inc., America's largest engineering and construction company, founded by his great grandfather. The passing of the control of Diamond Constructions Inc. to Bruce, and the access to quality education thus perpetuating the existing stratification system illustrates the concept of ________. a. tracking b. social reproduction c. modernization d. cultural lag
Which of the following types of power is more likely to result in highly motivated and satisfied group members?
A. personal power B. positional power C. coercive power D. transactional leadership
Mills argued that the members of the ruling elite interact with each other, their children go to the same schools, and they do business together. Hence, these people who are the inner circle of the upper social classes tend to see the world alike. This idea is the basis of which of his factors of unity?
A. pyramid of power B. psychological similarity C. social interaction D. coinciding interests