Which sociologist noted that punishments established within a culture help to define acceptable behavior and contribute to societal stability?
A. Richard Quinney
B. Kai Erikson
C. Clinton Sanders
D. Émile Durkheim
Answer: D
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a. lower production costs. b. encourage people to purchase more products. c. raise production costs. d. improve existing products.
If a research study was not rigorously preplanned and organized, it is best to
a. not share the study. b. report on the exact design used. c. make it look more preplanned and organized in the report. d. feel sorry for yourself. e. ignore the problems.
Trait-like collections of beliefs and behaviors that describe our feelings about sex are known as:
A) sociobiological orientation. B) psychosocial orientation. C) biopsychosocial orientation. D) sociosexual orientation.
Which of the following best defines a family?
A. a married couple and their unmarried children living together B. a group of individuals, relation not necessary, living together C. two unrelated adults who have chosen to share each other's lives in a relationship of mutual caring D. a set of people related by blood, marriage or some other agreed-upon relationship, or adoption, who share the responsibility for reproducing and caring for members of society