Which theorist is best known for the concept of the looking-glass self?
A. George Herbert Mead
B. Charles Horton Cooley
C. Erving Goffman
D. Robert Park
B. Charles Horton Cooley
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In the United States, most nonresident fathers remain involved in their children's lives
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to the sociologist Robert Bales, several factors work together to produce high rates of alcoholism. Which of the following is one of those factors?
a) psychological vulnerability to alcoholism b) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of relieving inner tensions c) providing suitable substitute means other than drinking for resolving inner tensions d) a culturally induced attitude toward drinking as a way of celebrating happy occasions
Which of the following best represents feminist theories of the state? a. The state should be predominantly matriarchal
b. Power is directly linked to social class. c. Women should boycott involvement in the state. d. The state reflects men's interests, and is run primarily by men.
What does the term "social capital" mean?
a. the amount of money that a society is willing to spend on leisure pursuits b. the tools and training that enhance society's productivity c. the amount of leeway that individuals are willing to give each other in society d. the features of an organization that facilitate cooperation for the mutual benefit of society