The theory that says people perceive urban disorder—the state of disrepair to buildings in a neighborhood, or the presence of deviant people such as panhandlers or prostitutes—is called:
a. the broken neighborhood theory
b. the disordered neighborhood theory
c. the broken windows theory
d. the urban chaos theory
c. the broken windows theory
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Which of the following contributes to the likelihood of becoming divorced?
a. being too old at the time of marriage b. having less than a high school education c. approval by one's parents and family d. having no children at the time of marriage
The to intelligence emphasizes the ways in which people conceptualize problems and focuses on modes or styles of thinking
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Which type of society produces the least economic inequality?
A. nomadic society B. preindustrial society C. modern society D. agrarian society
Which sociological perspective is more likely to study the media's influence on society from the micro level to determine how social behavior is shaped?
A. conflict perspective B. functionalist perspective C. feminist perspective D. interactionist perspective