The __________ perspective is more pertinent for studying less serious kinds of deviance

a) objective
b) constructionist
c) deterministic
d) psychological


b) constructionist

Sociology

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O'Leary suggests that there is a continuum of aggressive behaviors that progresses as follows:

a. verbal, physical, severe physical, murder. b. emotional, verbal, physical, severe physical. c. emotional, verbal, physical, murder. d. verbal, physical, severe physical, separation.

Sociology

Researchers conducted a study of 40,000 respondents on six continents and found what regarding gender roles and norms?

A. In agrarian societies, traditional gender norms were more accepted and were expected more so than in industrial nations. B. Gender norms had nothing to do with the type of economy or labor force structure in an area. C. Gender norms seem to be at least somewhat biologically based, because gender roles and norms are actually quite similar worldwide. D. In agrarian societies, the differences between men and women were less marked, while in industrial societies the ‘traditional' gendered divisions of competitive/cooperative were more pronounced.

Sociology

____________ parents tend to be lenient, do not require mature behavior, and avoid

confrontation. a. Authoritarian b. Indulgent c. Authoritative d. Uninvolved

Sociology

According to Weber, which of these is part of the "spirit of capitalism"?

a. Investments should be made in the future, instead of money being spent now on enjoyment. b. Work becomes a necessity rather than a moral obligation. c. Immediate consumption is more important than investment in the future. d. Work is something that must be done rather than something that people feel they ought to do. e. The success of capitalism depends on both "dreamers" and "doers.".

Sociology