A social group whose members have a shared goal or task, but are not bound by strong emotional ties, is:

a. an in-group
b. a primary group
c. a reference group
d. a secondary group


D

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"Cultural deficiency" theories explain racial subordination by positing that __________

A) social opportunities affect groups in different ways B) cultural groups have lifestyles and value systems that keep them from succeeding C) God predetermines people's success in life D) racial groups differ in intelligence

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Discuss the dysfunctional aspects of religion according to the functionalists' perspective. Support your answer with examples from U.S. history.

What will be an ideal response?

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A main concern over fracking revolves around the use of a. massive amounts of water

b. carbon monoxide. c. acids. d. biomass energy.

Sociology

In the saying "crime against nature," nature refers to____and crime refers to _______

a. reproduction, does not produce babies b. gametes, destruction of gametes c. zygotes, destruction of zygotes d. sexuality, rape

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