Adal is a high-school senior and wants very much to go to college. His mother and father promise to pay his tuition, provided he agrees to attend the school of their choice. Adal's parents are exhibiting which type of power?

a. expert
b. reward
c. referent
d. authoritative


b

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Compared to disengagement theory's focus on ________; activity theory has more of a focus on ________

a. staying active; the value of retirement b. the operation of society; the needs of elders themselves c. society as a whole; patterns of inequality d. the negative aspects of aging; the positive aspects of aging

Sociology

The primary vehicle driving the increase of the Mexican American population in the United States is _____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

Iana just bought her parents' restaurant because they wanted to retire. She wants to make some big changes to the restaurant, including making all the employees feel like part of a big family. In other words, she wants to increase the social integration of the group. What would NOT be a good way for her to accomplish this, according to a sociologist interested in social integration?

A. create clear work routines so new workers can become quickly integrated B. have weekly meetings so workers feel that they are contributing to the new direction of the restaurant C. raise the job criteria tremendously and fire anyone who cannot perform at the new level D. stress common values and goals so people will feel a common sense of purpose

Sociology