Applying Freud's thinking to a sociological analysis of personality development, you would conclude that
a. human behavior is basically random.
b. humans have basic, self-centered drives that must be controlled by learning the ways of society.
c. societies encourage people to become self-centered.
d. humans can never become cultural creatures.
b
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Compared with public shelters, private shelters for the homeless
a. usually offer more respect for the individual. b. usually offer lower-quality conditions. c. cost more to operate. d. create greater dependence in the homeless.
The managers of the Easlin Corporation believe that the best way to increase productivity is to get both managers and workers to see that they have common interests. Accordingly, they sponsor company picnics, publish a newsletter, and hold informal meetings to straighten out any problems that arise. This approach represents what industrial sociologists call the:
a. conflict approach b. human relations approach c. industrial ecology approach d. scientific management approach
Emile Durkheim described the social ties commonly found in traditional, rural areas as__________.
A. Gemeinschaft B. mechanical solidarity C. Gesellschaft D. organic solidarity
When we think about environmental problems as an ecological dialogue, we also open ourselves to learning from ______.
A. the experiences of others whether human or nonhuman B. our own experiences C. human experiences only D. nonhuman experiences only