When one part of society is not working, it affects the rest of society and causes social problems. This statement reflects the _____ approach
a. conflict
b. symbolic interactionist
c. functionalist
d. microsociological
c
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Salutogenesis is an approach that emphasizes
A. factors that support and promote health. B. factors that cause disease. C. allowing genetic factors to heal the body. D. only eating salads in your diet.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Who Decides? Values, Norms, and SanctionsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 70, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:When people commit ______, they are breaking social mores.
A. folkways B. rules C. taboos D. norms
According to Becker, being labeled as deviant has important consequences
a. for society which must ensure there are adequate rehabilitation programs. b. for families who must learn to do without their loved one now in prison. c. for police investigators who must be sure their case holds up in a court proceeding. d. for individuals who face important consequences regarding their subsequent social participation, self-image and public identity.
Which of the following statements pertaining to education as an agent of change is true?
A. Additional years of formal schooling are associated with a more conservative viewpoints. B. Education programs can transform and have transformed people's lives. C. Racial, ethnic, and gender differences in income are not as significant as previously thought. D. The best indicator of a person's lifetime earnings is a person's familial background.