Individuals who are poor and minorities may abuse drugs as a result of alienation from society due to unpleasant and low-paying jobs. This illustrates which of the following types of sociological explanations?
a. Structural-functionalist
b. Conflict theory
c. Symbolic interactionist
d. Biological
b
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The comparative research of Yi Che, Akiko Hayashi, and Joseph Tobin who observed preschools in the United States and China found that compared with Chinese preschoolers, American preschoolers are taught to
a. give constructive critiques of each other's work b. learn from their peers' critiques of their work. c. downplay interpersonal conflicts and play cooperatively. d. expect praise for their work.
The higher the socioeconomic status, the greater the consumption of space.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Statuses exist only because of the specific people who occupy them
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement about conformity is most consistent with how sociologists view it?
A. Socialization causes humans to passively conform to social norms. B. Even after socialization, it is very difficult to get most people to conform. C. It is possible for some people to conform too much. D. Conformity ends when it leads people to enter into potentially dangerous behaviors.