According to the functionalist perspective, civil religion in the United States ________
a. rejects assimilation and coexistence in some form of cultural pluralism
b. reinforces Central American values that may be more expressly patriotic than sacred in nature
c. promotes the literal interpretation of the Bible
d. discounts the idea that life is complex and could only have been created by a higher intelligence¬
b
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Renaldo and Inez are the parents in a stepfamily, and they are committed to having a "good stepfamily." Which of the following behaviors does NOT contribute to their having a "good stepfamily"?
a) They talk about family problems as they arise. b) Renaldo discusses his ex-wife's flaws in front of the children. c) Renaldo and Inez make time each week to spend alone together. d) The family regularly spends time with other stepfamilies. e) The family has enrolled in a course to learn how to avoid problems.
Which perspective has argued that because schools teach obedience, punctuality, and loyalty to the political and economic system, they serve the economic interests of the powerful?
a. organizational culture b. the structural functional model c. the status attainment model d. the conflict model
Which of the following characterizes resocialization?
a. Future roles are practiced. b. Behaviors must be unlearned. c. Individuality identity is not emphasized. d. A gap year is taken before a major change.
In the context of the nature and importance of intimacy, people with ________ in their lives are at a risk for a wide variety of health problems.
A) excessive mutuality B) excessive commitment C) insufficient intimacy D) insufficient responsiveness