Interactionist studies of the health of Americans point out that many of the "bad habits" like smoking and drinking alcohol that can contribute to poor health are due to __________.
A. the addictive properties of the substances themselves
B. lack of willpower among those who are not healthy
C. how consumption norms reflect a need or desire to be sociable
D. differences in social power among people
Answer: C
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a. sadness b. self-absorption c. self-hatred d. depression e. none of the above
When the different components of a message all convey the same meaning, the message is thought to be
a. direct b. self-disclosing c. congruent d. honest
A potential shortcoming of the Libertarian proposal for healthcare reform is that__________.
A) the benefits we realize from the Hippocratic Oath would have to be abandoned B) catastrophic health insurance policies would likely be replaced by high-risk pool policies C) healthcare would become a low-cost or free service obtained through citizenship D) healthcare, being managed by the government, would become less expensive for consumers
Which actor-network theory concept calls for an extension of sociology beyond human actors to a wide range of other phenomena?
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