In creating ideal types, scientists create ______ constructs to explain and understand actors and their actions.

a. first-order
b. second-order
c. third-order
d. fourth-order


b. second-order

Sociology

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Emile Durkheim considered a rising suicide rate a good indicator that mechanical solidarity was getting stronger

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

Some states offer a discount on marriage license fees if couples complete premarital education. This is an example of _____.

a. policy. b. promotion. c. purse strings. d. price.

Sociology

Which of the following concepts refers to one nation taking control of another in order to exploit its resources?

a. Double consciousness b. Colonialism c. Socialism d. Industrialization

Sociology

Abortion in Latin America is:

a. rare, and in some countries no abortions are performed b. illegal in most countries, but 40 percent of pregnancies are terminated nonetheless c. legal and widely practices d. legal, but few pregnancies are terminated because most people are Catholics

Sociology