His friends begin to criticize Marco as a "juice-head," pushing him out of their social circle

Feeling rejected, Marco begins to drink even more, becomes bitter, and joins a new group of friends who also are heavy drinkers. According to Lemert, Marco's situation illustrates ________
a. the onset of primary deviance.
b. the onset of secondary deviance.
c. the formation of a deviant subculture.
d. the onset of retreatism.


Answer: b

Sociology

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a. biological determinism b. culture-of-poverty c. social Darwinism d. differential association

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Parents who adhere to the _________theory of child rearing would never let their baby cry himself/herself to sleep but would pick up and comfort the child

a. parent effectiveness training theory b. developmental-maturational theory c. socioteleological theory d. attachment theory

Sociology

Which group is most likely to have a network of "fictive kin"?

a. a married heterosexual couple with a large extended family b. gay men and lesbians c. teen parents d. grandparents who are raising their grandchildren

Sociology

The advantages white people take for granted that minority groups do not have access to is known as

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology