A study finds that when fast food restaurants move into a neighborhood, the average weight of residents increases. What could you conclude from this study?
A. There is a positive correlation between fast food restaurants and weight.
B. Weight and fast food restaurants have a negative relationship.
C. People gain weight when they are in close proximity to fast food restaurants.
D. People who eat fast food gain weight.
Answer: A
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In the functionalist approach, the term social __________ is most closely related to social problems
a. stability b. order c. function d. disequilibrium e. requirement
According to the functionalist perspective, nation-states were formed because
a. the rich wanted to protect their property. b. the church violated the basic social contract. c. humans must have external constraints in order to live together harmoniously. d. charismatic leaders had failed to provide order and stability. e. the ruling classes wanted to protect their position.
Which of these statements describe the postulate of the functional unity of society that Robert Merton challenged?
A. All social or cultural beliefs and practices are functional for society and for individuals. B. All social or cultural beliefs and practices are positive rather than problematic. C. All structures and functions in society are necessary. D. There are no alternatives to the structures and functions found in society.
Monetary assets that an individual holds, such as bonds and savings accounts, are known as
A. wealth. B. income. C. class. D. capital.