Sociologist Helen Ebaugh studied the process of role exit by interviewing ex-convicts, ex-nuns, retirees, divorced men and women, and others who had exited voluntarily from significant social roles. Ebaugh concluded that role exit occurs in four stages. _____ is the second stage

a. A search for alternativesb. The creation of a new identity
c. The turning point d. Doubt


a

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According to the text, what do Americans need to do in order to gain "greater appreciation and tolerance for one another"?

A) Realize that pluralism has never been part of the U.S. experience and threatens society's cohesiveness. B) Recognize that race and ethnicity are simply other people's humanity. C) Realize that diversity is a real problem in the country. D) Have an official and actual separation of church and state because religious teachings fuel intolerance.

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Cyberdeviance can be split into two broad types, which is disrupting a computer network as a target and

a) using the computer as a tool to commit deviant acts. b) using the computer to keep records of deviance. c) creating a method of hacking. c) creating a computer network to commit deviance.

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The urban renewal programs of the 1960s and 1970s were successful at restoring neighborhoods and quality housing in urban areas

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which of the following is a characteristic of low-income countries?

A. urbanized B. highly industrialized C. on the path to economic development D. population struggles with hunger and malnutrition

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