Jocelyn is a senior at the local university and plans to attend graduate school to study sociology. During her last semester, she has been using graduate sociology student papers as standards in evaluating her own writing skills. For Jocelyn, the graduate sociology students have become her __________

a. outgroup
b. significant others
c. primary group
d. reference group


d

Sociology

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In the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, relief was slow in coming and looting was commonplace. For those who were caught stealing other people's possessions, "mob justice" became an issue. This illustrates which theory?

a. Convergence theory b. Contagion theory c. Emergent norm theory d. Circular reaction theory

Sociology

The concept that holds that there should be increases in salaries paid in traditionally female occupations comparable to those paid in similar but traditionally male occupations is

a. equal pay b. comparable worth c. pay ethics d. salary comparison

Sociology

The gender-roles approach to explaining gender inequality emphasizes factors that are external to individuals, such as the social structures and social interactions that reward women and men differently

a. true b. false

Sociology

Joe has experienced upward __________ mobility by moving up from a nurse's aid to a CRNP – certified registered nurse practitioner – during his career

Fill in the blank with correct word

Sociology