In sociology, ______ are also called newly formed religious movements (NRMs).
A. fundamentalist movements
B. doctrinal schisms
C. denominations
D. cults
Answer: D
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a. 90% to 99% b. 40% to 50% c. 25% to 28% d. 64% to 78%
The statement "the solid facts of social life are the facts of the imagination," applies to which concept?
a. significant symbol b. self-referent terms c. cognitive development d. looking glass self
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How are media and consumer culture related?
A. The media present cultural representations. B. They are not related; they are different institutions. C. Consumer culture is shrinking but media are expanding. D. The media promote consumer culture through advertisements.