Families that are made up of grandparents, parents, and children are called:
A. nuclear families.
B. single generation families.
C. extended families.
D. families of origin.
Answer: C
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a. conformist cognizance b. groupthink c. doublethink d. tunnel vision
Society assigns people to racial categories based on
A. logic. B. opinion. C. science. D. fact.
Adler and Adler report that once established in the drug world, dealers and smugglers entered into
a. a mature, success stage where rewards of profession are compared to negatives and rewards still tip in balance of staying with profession. b. a middle phase of aging in the career, characterized by a loss of thrill with job, burnout caused by huge drug consumption, fears of arrest or death. c. a middle phase of enchantment and thrill caused by huge drug and party scene with high rewards and low risks. d. exit phase in their career where they decided the best option was to get out ASAP.
Why are norms such an important element of culture?
a. Without norms society would be chaotic. b. People cannot survive without norms. c. Norms are the basis for the formal education system. d. Norms are the way that people communicate with each other.