Which of the following is true of knowledge based on tradition and authority?
A) ?It can be misleading or wrong.
B) ?It exposes myths.
C) ?It challenges overgeneralizations.
D) ?It is the same as knowledge gained by sociological research.
E) ?It influences social policies.
A
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The greater negotiation and bargaining that must accompany the initial transition to marriage within same-sexed relationships
a. leads a higher rate of relationship dissolution b. results in homosexual couples experiencing more conflict than heterosexual couples c. also provides a greater opportunity for innovation and choice than is often found within heterosexual couples d. all of the above
Which of these statements about deviant behavior would be considered true from a sociological perspective? a. Some people are born rebels and deviants
b. Deviance may be an adaptation to the social structures in which people live. c. In most cases, there is a medical approach to solve problems of deviance. d. Evolutionarily, humans are predestined to push the limits.
In order for teachers to achieve the best possible results, ______ reforms need to be addressed.
a. internal b. systematic c. institutional d. economic
Research on normative overconformity suggests that if we wish to understand this form of deviance we must
A. try to identify personality defects in athletes who overconform to norms. B. critically examine the organization and dynamics of elite sport cultures. C. avoid studying athletes in sports where injury rates are relatively high. D. study child athletes rather than adult athletes.