Commonsense descriptions about society, such as "women are natural nurturers" or "men are naturally aggressive,"

A) Are stereotypical
B) Are not true for anybody
C) Cannot be scientifically tested
D) Are universal and timeless


A

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Symbols are created

a. in nature. b. through agreement by people. c. through instinct. d. all of the above

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Centenarians are people at least 100 years old

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Revolutions involve which of the following?

a. One nation attacking another nation because it believes that nation poses a threat b. One nation attacking another nation with the intention of conquering and absorbing it into their own society c. Citizens warring against a foreign government that has invaded their territory d. Citizens warring against their own government

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. “Merchants of morality” is Goffman’s term for leaders of traditional religious sects. 2. According to Goffman, the self is realized only in and through the social arrangements that alone create the conditions for its expression. 3. Hochschild’s emotion management focuses on deep acting – inner efforts to produce a real feeling. 4. Emotion work is engaged in primarily for the purposes of deceit or manipulation.

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