In the United States, singular possessive pronouns (e.g., "my") are used to refer to things over which we do not have exclusive control or ownership. This reflects the American preoccupation with
a. the group.
b. resources.
c. the individual.
d. competitiveness.
d
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Which one of the following is an assumption underlying labeling theory?
a. Definitions of deviance are consistent across cultural settings. b. Rules are enforced uniformly and consistently. c. Deviants are those whose behavior someone has noticed, labeled as such, and to which sanctions have been applied. d. Deviant behavior is learned in the same way conforming behavior is learned.
____________ contained a strict hierarchical system of power based around land ownership and protection.
a. Hunter-gatherer societies b. Pastoral societies c. Feudal societies d. Information societies
Globalization has led to ________ and ________ which has led to sex trafficking
a) increased disparities between rich and poor; separation of families b) more income for the poor; less control over family members c) legal slavery; increased value of women d) kidnapping; rape
A(n) ________ may involve anything from a minimal exchange of information to extensive contact with the birth mother before and after the child is born.
A. open adoption B. adoption set up by a private agency C. black-market adoption D. adoption set up by a government agency