For over a century, the public mental-health system, including state and local services, subsidized the private mental-health system through the technique of __________

a. cost shifting
b. labeling
c. ambulance chasing
d. halfway houses
e. community care


a

Sociology

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Conflict perspective proponents believe that family difficulties appear for one reason:

conflict over power. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The most critical characteristic of a hunting-and-gathering society is that:

a. there is great inequality. b. individuals are homogenous and have the same everyday experiences. c. women's and men's roles are not distinct. d. providing food is relatively easy.

Sociology

Which of the following statements is true of parenting choices?

A) Parental choices do not involve any trade-offs in work-life balance. B) Parental choices are solely influenced by society. C) Parents are constantly making choices even when they think they are not. D) Parents never regret a previous parental decision.

Sociology

Reggie has held the same bank job for fifteen years. He is always on time, never misses a day, and follows every rule to the letter even though he knows he won't be promoted. According to Merton's theory, Reggie would be labeled a(n)

a. Ritualist B. Innovator C. Retreatist D. Conformist E. Rebel

Sociology