We act on reality as we see it. Sociologists describe this process as the __________, meaning that we analyze a social context in which we find ourselves, determine what is in our best interest, and adjust our attitudes and actions accordingly
a. reality impression
b. definition of the situation
c. interactionist dialogue
d. self-fulfilling prophecy
b
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Theoretical frameworks that strive to understand society as a whole are called _____
a. macrosociology b. microsociology c. theories of the middle range d. universalistic sociology
Which of the following statements illustrates the “medicalization of deviance”?
a. theft being redefined as a “compulsive stealing” b. drinking too much being redefined as “alcoholism” c. promiscuity being redefined as a “sexual addiction” d. All of the above are correct.
Tensions between blacks and Cuban Americans in Florida have arisen because blacks often see Cuban Americans as taking jobs away from them
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The coded "chunk" of data might be …
A. a word or phrase B. a sentence or paragraph C. a video clip or audio snippet D. all of the above E. none of the above