According to Fung and Carstensen, when people age, they become oriented more toward the present than toward the future, and they emphasize emotional fulfillment to a greater extent. Which of the following theories best supports this statement?

A) Activity theory
B) Socioemotional selectivity theory
C) Continuity theory
D) Age stratification theory


B) Socioemotional selectivity theory

Sociology

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Marriage between partners of similar race, religion, and age is called ________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Qualitative sociology can be defined as

a. In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data.
b. Virtual interactivity, online polls, and online gaming.
c. Door to door sales pitches, cold calls, and press conferences.
d. Statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants.

Sociology

Because it involves change both by the immigrant group and by the host society and depends on the structural and historical conditions that particular groups encounter,  _____ theory conceptualizes social change as a slow and gradual process.

A. assimilation B. culture-structure C. class-race D. intersectional theory

Sociology

What is the poverty threshold, and how was it created? Using that threshold, provide demographic data on who is poor.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology