Which of these is not one of the benefits of conflict discussed in the text?
a. promotion of cooperation and unity within opposing groups
b. creating social bonds between groups in opposition to each other
c. rejuvenation of norms and values
d. creation of social structure and patterns of authority and friendship
e. challenging and changing norms, values, and beliefs
B
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________ theory asserts that through interaction and close association with deviants, one learns to be a criminal
a. Labeling b. Conflict c. Cultural transmission d. Cultural deprivation
Which of the following actions was NOT taken by the authors of the Texas Constitution written in 1875?
a) They limited the length and frequency of legislative sessions. b) They limited the authority of the state to enter into debt. c) They provided for the appointment of state judges by the governor. d) They reduced salaries for elected officials. e) They made it easier for creditors to take a person's homestead.
Sociological theories, as opposed to psychological ones, assume that the causes of suicide reside within rather that outside of the individual
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements does NOT reflect the relationship between language and culture?
a. Language is a carrier of culture. b. Our thinking and perceptions are shaped by our linguistic capacities. c. Language is symbolic. d. Language inhibits cultural adaptation.