The Shakers, a religious sect that came to the United States in 1774, has seen their group's membership diminish significantly due to their inability to:
a. Teach new recruits
b. Preserve order
c. Replace personnel
d. Provide and maintain a sense of purpose
Ans: c. Replace personnel
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Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the results in Chapter Two:
a. African-Americans are less likely than whites to be currently married. b. African-Americans are less likely than whites to have ever been married. c. African-Americans are less likely than whites to plan to be married someday. d. All of the above are supported by the results in Chapter Two.
According to Shepard, strain theory has been used most extensively in the study of ____
a. white-collar crime b. juvenile delinquency c. alcoholism d. prison riots e. scientific fraud
The most common sexually transmitted disease, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis, which affects the eyes and lungs, is called syphilis.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the general term for a marriage in which an individual can have several husbands or wives at the same time?
A. polygamy B. polyandry C. monogamy D. polygyny