Sociologically, what term best applies to a group of people who share no common destination taking an elevator from the first floor of a large high rise?
A) a social frame
B) a category
C) an aggregate
D) a clique
B
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Sarina is a sociologist of religion who focuses on how religion brings people together. Which of the following theories would Sarina most likely use to study religion?
A. structural-functionalism B. conflict/critical theory C. symbolic interactionism D. exchange theory
During a debate about the changing nature of families, Jim states that family problems are more prevalent today. However, Ryan believes otherwise and argues that family issues have always existed
Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Ryan's argument? A) Out of wedlock births, domestic violence, and desertion by a parent or spouse were experienced rarely in the past. B) Parents spend more time with their children today than they did in the past. C) Teenage pregnancy rates were lower in the 1950s than they are today. D) Historical data about families in the past indicate that families were stronger then than they are now.
Research on the impact of the bioethics movement suggests that doctors
A. have changed how they make decisions about patient care but not how they document those decisions. B. are now less likely than in the past to tell patients that they have cancer. C. have become more committed to incorporating ethical principles into their work. D. can assert their discretion over patient care despite rules of patient autonomy. E. routinely fight hard against hospital bureaucrats in order to practice ethically.
Which of the following is a reason why women are being among those most affected by poverty in low-income economies?
A. Lower overall pay than men B. Lower overall efficiency than men C. Fewer socialization opportunities than men D. Fewer household responsibilities than men