Sociologists define beliefs as
A. general standards of behavior adhered to by a group.
B. shared ideas held collectively by people within a given culture about what is true.
C. strict norms that control moral and ethical behavior.
D. codified guidelines that define right and wrong in society.
Answer: B
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