The field of study that deals with death, dying, bereavement, grief, and social attitudes toward these issues is called

a. deathology.
b. thanatology.
c. extinctism.
d. fatalology.


ANSWER: b

Sociology

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A health and welfare. B education. C "raising" their standards to meet middle class cultural norms. D survival skills.

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A. survey B. field research C. intensive interview D. experiment

Sociology

____ is the term for the culture of capitalism that emphasizes the interests of employees, customers, and society

a. Non-profit capitalism b. Communitarian capitalism c. Classic capitalism d. Individualistic capitalism e. American capitalism

Sociology

Which of the following individuals has led a crusade to legalize physician-assisted suicides?

A. Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross B. Elaine Cumming C. Richard Kalish D. Dr. Jack Kevorkian

Sociology