Ethnocentrism is the tendency to assume that one's own culture and way of life represent the norm or are superior to all others. Therefore, ethnocentrism fosters cohesion in a group. This observation would best reflect which sociological perspective?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective
A. functionalist perspective
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A. self-ratings of health B. objective assessments of one's exercise habits C. the number of times one visits the doctor D. a spouse's rating of one's health
An American teenager today is more likely to use __________ than __________.
A) marijuana; cocaine B) cocaine; alcohol C) tobacco; marijuana D) heroin; alcohol
Which of the following statements best describes attitudes toward cohabitation?
A. Over 90 percent of adults now see cohabitation as an acceptable option. B. Women, whites, and those who live in the northeast United States are most supportive of cohabitation. C. Nearly half of high school seniors agree, "It is usually a good idea for a couple to live together before getting married to find out whether they really get along." D. Attitudes toward cohabitation began to be more favorable in the late 1960s when young people reveled against established norms and institutions.
Which type of theorist believes that the socialization process has the negative effect of leading people to accept the ways of their society uncritically, even though they may be unjust?
A. primary group theorists B. secondary group theorists C. order theorists D. conflict theorists