The belief that the “rightness” or “wrongness” of an act lies within the act itself, and so is independent of both time and culture, is a characteristic of which perspective on deviance?

A. deterrence
B. abolitionist
C. relativist
D. absolutist


D. absolutist

Sociology

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According to human capital theory, education accomplishes all but which of the following?

a. has a cause-and-effect relationship to an individual's success b. gives an individual job-related skills c. gives an individual an arena in which to shine d. increases the overall thinking ability of an individual e. none of the above

Sociology

The site(s) of primary socialization ______.

A. are religious institutions B. are schools C. is family D. is work

Sociology

Emile Durkheim applied the term __________ to bonds based on a simple division of labor and shared religious beliefs such as are found in small agrarian societies

a. technological solidarity b. mechanical solidarity c. ecological solidarity d. organic solidarity

Sociology

A researcher using structural equation modeling hopes for a statistically significant result. (True or False)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology