Which term from Max Weber describes the increasing rationalization of social life that traps people in restrictive rules, regulations, and hierarchies?

A) total institutions
B) the iron cage
C) ideal type
D) bystander effect


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is a benefit experienced by owning a home among low-income homeowners and renters?

A. It increases levels of participation in voluntary associations. B. It increases self-esteem of home-owners after a period of three years. C. It increases levels of contribution to political organizations. D. It increases feeling of stability and security about their tenure.

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_____ is a procedure used by researchers to select a subset of the population.

a. Sampling b. Strata c. Sampling frame d. Probability sampling

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