Which theory would argue that kids and teenagers exposed to violent subcultures develop attitudes favorable toward violence?

A. labeling theory
B. subcultural theory
C. class-dominant theory
D. differential association theory


Answer: D

Sociology

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Rachel prepares and delivers breakfast to her mother everyday. Shealso visits her everyevening to make her tea. However, on days when Rachel is unable to deliver the breakfast, she asks her brother, Steve, who lives nearby, if he could help. Steve is generally ready to help out unconditionally. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Steve follow?

A) sporadic style B) backup style C) routine help style D) circumscribed style

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Among those in the oppositional culture category in this study, some of these women referred to their own. To what does this refer?

a. They had a very strong, protective value system that put their family first and rationalized why welfare was a positive force in their lives. b. They felt an affinity for others such as themselves who were on welfare and saw them as equivalent to their families. c. They had an affinity for others on welfare who were embarrassed by this position and wanted to rid themselves of this stigma. d. Any other person, regardless of reason, who was on welfare was referred to by these women as their own.

Sociology

According to activity theorists, aging citizens will feel satisfied only when they can be useful and productive in society's terms, which is primarily by

What will be an ideal response?

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