Which theory attributes increases in crime and deviance to the absence or breakdown of communal relationships and social institutions?
A. cultural transmission theory
B. social disorganization theory
C. labeling theory
D. conflict theory
Answer: B
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Briefly describe two different types of capitalism.
What will be an ideal response?
Which sociological perspective would most likely suggest that although pure monopolies are not a basic element of the U.S. economy, competition is still far more restricted than is ideal?
A. Conflict perspective B. Global perspective C. Functionalist perspective D. Interactionist perspective
The mass media play a basic role in undermining the existing values and practices of society
a. true b. false
Why was Karl Marx critical of the Malthusian theory?
A) He believed that population growth was a myth B) He argued that unequal resource distribution was a more significant problem than population growth. C) He believed that all families should be very large in order to create a revolution. D) He argued it was disease that was causing hardship and there was little that could change it.