Which term refers to a psychological phenomenon in which people will set aside their own personal beliefs and adopt the opinion of the rest of the group?

A. socialization
B. groupthink
C. internalization
D. generalized other


Answer: B

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Obesity ____________________ .

a. rates are declining in the United States] b. is on the rise in the developing world c. affects more than half of Americans d. rates slowly decline between ages 20 and 65

Sociology

What is a key difference between the gender roles approach and the gendered institutions approach?

a. The gender roles approach looks at the individual, while the gendered institutions approach looks at society. b. The gender roles approach looks at men, while the gendered institutions approach looks at women. c. The gender roles approach looks at values, while the gendered institution approach looks symbols. d. The gender roles approach looks at race and class with gender, while the gendered institution approach focuses solely on gender.

Sociology

When vegetation in an area is destroyed by a small increase in the population, it is an example of ___________

A. the "threshold effect" B. "diminishing returns" C. the "tragedy of the commons" D. the Malthusian dilemma

Sociology