What type of social contact occurs between people who are similar in terms of gender, age, race/ethnicity, and so forth?

A. social network
B. social interaction
C. homophily
D. heterophily


Answer: C

Sociology

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A. homosexual B. bisexual C. heterosexual D. intersexual E. asexual

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a. caffeine b. cocaine c. alcohol d. meth

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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