One classical biological explanation of deviance called _____ focused on the determination of character by facial features

a. physiognomy
b. phrenology
c. somatolog
d. sociology


Answer: a. physiognomy

Sociology

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What are culture industries, and how does this concept help explain why many mass media promote old-fashioned or oppressive ideologies?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Comic strip characterizations of the American family:

A portray idealized images of the family. B have more truth than distortion in portraying family roles. C reflect changes in social trends in family form. D all of the above

Sociology

According to the text, which of the following is true of rumors? a. While rumors may spread through an assembled collectivity, they also may be transmitted among people who are dispersed geographically

b. Although they initially may contain a kernel of truth, as they spread, rumors may be modified to serve the interests of those repeating them. c. Rumors thrive when tensions are high and little authentic information is available on an issue of great concern. d. All of these choices are true of rumors.

Sociology

Which term describes the mental labor that mothers do to manage the high expectations of being a good mother?

a. Anxiety b. Parenthood anxiety c. Parent worrying d. Mother worry

Sociology