Like biological positivism, psychological positivism also considers deviance inborn
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
F
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To call an addiction a moral problem is to locate its cause in the goodness or badness of human action and to suggest that a solution depends on changing evil ways. To call it a medical problem is to locate its cause in the biological workings of the mind or body and to suggest that a solution rests with a drug, a vaccine, or surgery. This contrast in viewpoint suggests that
a. labels are important because they tend to evoke a particular cause and a particular solution. b. addiction cannot be a medical problem. c. there is no right way to talk about addictions. d. it is difficult to explain addiction.
Which statement is true of global poverty levels?
A. They are linked to rapid industrialization. B. The experience of poverty is similar in industrialized and nonindustrialized countries. C. Poverty levels vary greatly by country. D. They are disproportionate to quality of life.
The Sambians of New Guinea believe that ingesting semen:
a. makes boys homosexual b. is a crime against nature c. allows boys to become truly masculine d. is equivalent to child abuse
Which of the following is a feature of the companionate marriage?
A. sharp division of labor B. discouragement of sex for pleasure C. equal sharing of authority between husband and wife D. women's role as equal earners