If I am wondering what I should or should not do in a situation, I will consider the ______ of my surroundings to act accordingly.

A. values
B. norms
C. sanctions
D. mores


Answer: B

Sociology

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a. overstayers b. interlopers c. "illegals" d. entry violators e. evaders

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In _____, a social scientist observes a person's facial expressions, gestures, and listens to his/her words.

A. direct observational understanding B. explanatory understanding C. surveillance understanding D. common understanding E. dynamic understanding

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A. a gender schema B. a gender role C. gender typing D. a gender norm

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Sociologist Robert Park studied

A. the history of radio broadcasting. B. how newspapers helped immigrants to the U.S. adjust to their environments and taught them the customs and opinions of people in their new home country. C. the role the Internet played in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. D. rock music as a social problem.

Sociology