Scheff's theory of mental disorder is helpful, according to the textbook, because:
a. it takes into account the normative effects of mental disorder
b. it focuses attention on how people become aware of norms and the imagery associated with "crazy" behavior
c. it views mental disorder as an extension of familiar role-playing activity
d. all of the above
d
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a. true b. false
In The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life, Emile Durkheim cautioned that sociologists who study religion must assume that
a. God does not exist. b. there are no religions which are false. c. some religions are false. d. all religions include notions of higher beings and that humans are made in their likeness.
Cox and Demmitt compare credit to:
a. lust. b. friendship. c. slavery. d. alcohol.
Distinguish the difference between domestic partners and married partners
a) Domestic partners are not eligible for all the benefits married couples are allowed, such as employer-provided family health insurance. b) Domestic partners are eligible for the same benefits as married couples except they do not have to file for divorce if they separate. c) Domestic partners are responsible for each other's financial and emotional needs, but cannot adopt children. d) Domestic partners have all the advantages of married couples except for filing their taxes jointly.