In the ____ hypothesis, symbolic interactionists point out that when people from diverse groups are exposed to each other, favorable attitudes and behavior develop when certain factors are present.

a. relationship
b.social behavior
c. contact
d. participation


Answer: c. contact

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Negative effects of divorce can be ameliorated by:

A maintaining frequent contact with children. B making special efforts for the nonresidential spouse to spend quality time with the children. C the extent of caregiving of a parent. D all of the above.

Sociology

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

. Currently, most societies are socialist societies.

Sociology

Mills distinguishes between _______ and _______ as a way of distinguishing between the level of the individual and the level of the broader society, respectively.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology