Which of the following is NOT a focus of sociologists?
a. the groups people belong to
b. the emotional make-up of a person
c. social forces that encourage conformity
d. the effects people have on social structure
e. patterns of social structure
B
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In the __________ family, individual nuclear families live separately, but the extended family remains a strong kinship organization through a combination of interpersonal attachments and various forms of economic exchanges and mutual aid
a. matricentric b. secondary c. expanded d. isolate e. modified-extended
Researchers have also identified five ways in which cultures support strong families. Which of the following lists these five ways?
A. rich cultural heritage, shared cultural meanings, stable economy, political stability, and national pride B. rich cultural heritage, shared cultural meanings, stable economy, political neutrality, and understanding of global culture and society C. rich cultural heritage, shared cultural meanings, stable economy, political stability, and understanding of global culture and society D. none of these
On the basis of 37 studies using various brain imaging techniques, Jung and Haier (2007) proposed the
A. P-FIT. B. cognitive structural approach. C. concepts of assimilation and accommodation. D. statistical technique known as factor analysis.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the world’s megacities?
a. Megacities refer to large cities located in the developed west. b. Megacities, due to economies of scale, are able to meet the needs of all residents. c. Megacities have an urban area of at least 20 square miles or 51 square kilometers. d. Megacities have a population of 10 million or more.