Tocqueville argues that the ______ of authority could hinder freedom by consolidating power.

a. stagnation
b. equality
c. despotism
d. centralization


d. centralization

Sociology

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Sociologists rely on _____, a body of objective and systematic techniques to investigate phenomena, acquire knowledge, and test hypotheses and theories.

A. archival research B. the scientific method C. behavioral epigenetics D. conventional wisdom E. innate knowledge

Sociology

Until the 1990s, white South Africans controlled the government, the police, and the military by enforcing __________, the term used in South Africa for "the separation of the races."

a. alienation b. apartheid c. stratification d. classification

Sociology

De facto segregation was considered ______.

A. intentional B. unintentional C. an act to end all segregation D. the result of social protest

Sociology

Courtney and Zahra are on a local soccer team. Courtney sees that if she passes the ball to Zahra, their team will likely score a goal. In this instance, Courtney is aware of her place in a team. Mead would say she is in which stage of development?

a. imitation b. play c. game d. generalized other

Sociology