Applying mass-society theory, you would claim that the biggest micro-level problem facing individuals in modern society is
a. poverty.
b. too much tradition.
c. powerlessness.
d. establishing a clear personal identity.
d
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Which is least true of scientific theory?
a. It is abstract. b. It is general. c. It is formal. d. It is a method
According to Birren and Renner's definition, which of the following does not characterize mentally healthy people?
a. personality balance b. mastery of the environment c. lack of touch with reality d. growth and self-actualization
Which of the following is a primary reason why women are increasingly working outside the home?
A) Women have lesser educational qualifications than men. B) The role ofa homemaker today is considered more fulfilling than a professional career. C) Traditional gender roles are reinforced by the society. D) Women experience personal satisfaction by pursuing a career.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: The Relativity of DevianceClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 267, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT a function of deviance?
A. Deviance sets examples of unacceptable behavior, providing guidelines necessary to maintain social order. B. Deviance provides jobs for people who deal with deviance. C. Some deviant individuals break conventional thinking, opening society to new and creative paths of thinking. D. Deviance provides a way of determining which actions should be considered criminal.