Are frequent and violent fluctuations in the death rate caused by war, famine, and epidemics
a. Mortality crises
b. Life expectancy crises
c. Crude death rates
d. Tragedies
a
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An argot is a specialized language used by members of a subculture. Doctors and nurses, for example, have developed a language system that is not easily understood by patients but enables medical professionals to communicate more easily, rapidly, and precisely with one another. Which sociological perspective is likely to emphasize the value of this specialized medical language?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. feminist perspective
Humans have a moral obligation to treat animals with kindness and empathy, and when "we no longer recognize the animals in a factory farm as living creatures capable of feeling pain and fear…we debase ourselves.". This statement indicates that treatment of animals should be
a. instrumental-rational. b. emotion-driven. c. logical. d. cost-effective.
Government officials are most likely to use sports as a diplomatic tool when
A. national teams are strong and can dominate teams from other nations. B. there is a need for public expressions of unity between different nations. C. vital national interests are at stake. D. they are negotiating crucial national and international policies.
One of the most serious pollutants of water in the developed world is
a. Human waste b. Industrial discharge c. Agricultural runoff d. Single source discharge