In his classic study of marijuana use, "Becoming a Marijuana User," Howard Becker demonstrated that __________
a. marijuana is a substance that "hooks" users physiologically when they try it
b. most drug use initially occurs when an isolated individual tries the substance while alone
c. social interaction must occur for the new user to define and then to experience the appropriate feelings
d. unlike public perceptions of jazz musicians, marijuana use was not discovered in this group
e. marijuana use inevitably leads to heroin use despite the environments in which use occurs
c
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Communities differ in terms of the racial composition of the population. In which of the following regions of the United States is there a relatively high number of people who claim to be multiracial?
a. the Southwest, including Arizona and southern California b. the Plains States, including North Dakota and South Dakota c. the New England states of Maine and New Hampshire d. the Rocky Mountain states of Montana and Wyoming
Which of the following is not an explanation for the gender pay gap? a. Men and women have different levels of prior experience and training
b. Men and women tend to be employed in different types of occupations. c. Women are discriminated against in employment and in wages. d. Women and men's wages are determined by biological traits .
Because many social problems are related, __________.
A. no social problem can be solved B. every social problem can be solved C. solving one social problem may create a new problem D. solving one social problem will solve all social problems
What is false consciousness, as defined by Marx? How, according to Marx, does it help maintain the capitalist system?
What will be an ideal response?