______ is a patterned and structured set of roles and behaviors centered on the performance of important social tasks within any given society.
A. Social institution
B. Social structure
C. Role expectations
D. Phenotype
Answer: A
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A) multiple marriage partners. B) multiple ethnic origins. C) multiple languages spoken. D) multiple intra-country travels.
In the United States children are taught, starting in kindergarten, what is considered appropriate behavior. They are expected to learn and say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning. When their teacher wants to get their attention, he or she may ring a bell or turn the lights on and off rapidly. At this time, students learn very quickly to stop whatever they are doing and to sit on the floor in front of the teacher. As they progress through school, teachers still have expectations of the behavior they would like to see in their students. What is operating in American schools?
A. an authoritative teaching style B. complacency C. a hidden curriculum D. positive role modeling
Both the Jews and Palestinians rightfully claim the same territory as their homeland.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Sociological theory emerged in Europe during which of these centuries?
A. 18th B. 16th C. 19th D. 17th