In an exponential growth curve, growth will __________.
a. incline gradually and then suddenly decline steeply
b. triple during increasingly shorter time intervals and then abruptly level off
c. triple during approximately equal time intervals and then suddenly accelerate steeply
d. incline gradually and then suddenly steeply
Answer: d. incline gradually and then suddenly steeply
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
According to Max Weber, religion
a. gives meaning to the ultimate and inescapable problems of existence. b. is the opiate of the masses. c. is easy to define. d. is a personal matter not suited to sociological study.
Realizing how the society you live in influences what you want and expect in terms of romantic relationships is an example of _____.
a. biological differences between men and women b. a topic that a personal relationships psychologist might study c. a topic that sociologists would not be interested in studying d. how you can apply the sociological perspective to your own life
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. One reason the retirement age has increased is because elders may have lost income or assets during the recession and now must work longer. 2. Kevin retired from his job because he was tired of working, didn’t get along well with his new boss, and was eligible for a pension. These are examples of macro-level factors that shape retirement. 3. In many cultures, pensions or government transfer programs are in place to divert the economic surplus to the unemployed members of society, including the elderly. This is an example of a macro-level reason for retirement. 4. Persons studying or assisting the elderly are called gerontologists. 5. General day-to-day activities such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, and home repair are known as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).