A sociology instructor asks students to make lists of the characteristics of the best and worst possible instructors. These lists, which would be used to evaluate all instructors, are an example of a(n)
A. typology.
B. ideal type.
C. verstehen.
D. hypothesis.
B. ideal type.
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According to Gordon, a group may assimilate ________ without necessarily proceeding through the remaining levels of assimilation
A) culturally B) biologically C) economically D) attitude receptional
The belief that good relationships are the result of hard work is an example of a:
A) realistic belief. B) growth belief. C) dysfunctional belief. D) defeatist belief.
Most public health experts believe that obesity is a problem caused by
a. obese individuals having more children than nonobese individuals. b. the obesogenic environment. c. the increase of eating disorders among small children. d. genetic problems leading to a person's inability to lose weight.
A woman decides to quit her job and move to an isolated part of the country, where she and others live off the land, solely dependent on themselves. Which of Merton’s five adaptations to strain best fits this example?
a. Conformity b. Innovation c. Ritualism d. Rebellion