A condition in which members of society have differing amounts of wealth, prestige, or power is referred to as
A. social inequality.
B. pure sociology.
C. applied sociology.
D. social psychology.
A. social inequality.
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Which of these is a political system in which people vote for their leaders and for legislation?
A. capitalism B. dictatorship C. republic D. democracy
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Girls are socialized differently than boys within the U.S. 2. Education, religion, and the government all impact an individual's socialization. 3. The second stage of development in George Herbert Mead's model is the game stage. 4. The members of your nuclear family, your athletic coach, a teacher in a large lecture hall, and your best friend are all significant others. 5. The methods of celebrating rites of passage can provide a means of dramatizing and validating changes in a person's status.
All of the following are essential in a special care unit except
a. specially designed elements in hallways and rooms. b. special training for staff to work with residents who have dementia. c. wrist or ankle bands for residents to allow mobility yet provide safety. d. special medication and soft restraints for all residents. ANSWER: d
North America has the highest per person carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of energy generated from burning fossil fuels by region of the world. Africa has the lowest. In examining these figures sociologists would be most likely to ask
a. "What changes have made human activity in North America more dependent on fossil fuels than human activity in Africa?" b. "How can North Americans be more like Africans?" c. "Are African countries more environmentally friendly than North American countries?" d. "What personality traits exist in North America that do not exist in Africa that are causing more fossil fuel consumption?"