An attempt to explain problems, actions, or behavior in a comprehensive manner is called a(n)
A. science.
B. typology.
C. ideal type.
D. theory.
Answer: D
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The designers at a manufacturing company are coming out with a new product but they want to sell more units, so they deliberately engineer the products to have a limited useful life. This illustrates the concept of
a. cultural diffusion. b. deliberate dumping. c. conspicuous consumption. d. planned obsolescence.
Compare and contrast common sense and sociological approaches to understanding social problems. What is wrong with common sense when it comes to setting social policy?
What will be an ideal response?
Sutherland's __________ theory states that people have a greater tendency to deviate from societal norms when they frequently interact with individuals who are more favorable toward deviance than conformity
a. illegitimate opportunity b. strain c. status frustration d. differential association
Differentiate between containment theory, social bonding theory, and the labeling theory
What will be an ideal response?