Which of the following is true of rumors?
A. Those who transmit them often project their own beliefs or fears onto them.
B. They are typically transmitted formally.
C. They usually originate from a known source.
D. As rumors are transmitted, the degree of alteration is lowest for rumors that trigger strong emotions.
Ans: A
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Most sociologists emphasize the importance of __________ in social change
a. order. b. institutions. c. conflict. d. authority.
Is usually divided into environmental, physical, psychological, and social domains of well-being
ANSWER:
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to deal with role conflict and role strain?
A. Denying that there is a problem B. Deciding not to take on any more roles C. Using negotiation to decrease the conflict D. Setting priorities E. Exiting one or more roles or statuses
________ is used to describe the process by which the principles of bureaucratization have increasingly shaped organizations worldwide.
A. McDonaldization B. Corporatization C. Privatization D. Globalization