Stratification, as used by sociologists, refers to which of the following?

A. Vertical layers found in rock.
B. Categorization of people into rankings of socioeconomic tiers.
C. Eras of historical, societal development.
D. Genetic differences.


B. Categorization of people into rankings of socioeconomic tiers.

Sociology

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A) It increases sexually risky behavior. B) It increases the number of unwanted pregnancies. C) It delaysfirst-time sexual intercourse. D) Itdecreases control over one's sexual behavior.

Sociology

Aswegetolder,ourchancesofcontracting      goesdown,whileourchancesofcontracting    goesup.

A. acutediseases;chronicdiseases B. chronicdiseases;acutediseases C. acutediseases;influenza D. cancer;chronicdiseases

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Sociologically, there is no such thing as the American family, the African American family, or the white American family

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Functionalists see disengagement as a positive process both for society and for the aging person

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology