Which theory would you be using if you studied how social problems arise when rapid change overwhelms society's institutions?
A. social-conflict theory
B. social disorganization theory
C. symbolic-interaction theory
D. social Darwinist theory
Answer: B
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A. amphetamines B. analgesics C. stimulants D. antidepressants
Research suggests that communities with high levels of cohesion and trust have __________
a. higher levels of violence when the community is very poor b. higher levels of violence whether the community is very poor or middle income c. lower levels of violence, but only if the community is very poor d. lower levels of violence, even if the community is very poor
Nationwide, there are about 7,000 charter schools are in operation, serving __________ million students.
A. 1 B. 3 C. 6 D. 9
Which sociologist pointed out that one cannot devise methods for controlling and utilizing new technology before the introduction of a technique, and that nonmaterial culture typically must respond to changes in material culture?
A. Sherry Turkle B. Thorstein Veblen C. Talcott Parsons D. William Ogburn