Egg suppliers regularly deprive hens of food and water for as long as two weeks, as the practice increases egg production. This view of chickens reflects
a. instrumental-rational action.
b. value-rational action.
c. effective action.
d. traditional action.
a
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Big-man and other pure redistributive systems, along with systems of balanced and generalized reciprocity, are notable for their
a. tendency to generate extreme inequalities b. success as global distribution systems c. strong reliance upon slave labor d. lack of any genuinely exploitative features
Which of the following factors have contributed to rising health care costs in the United States?
a. The growing percentage of children in the total population b. High rates of undernutrition c. Increased use of advanced medical technology d. Government regulation of drug prices
Which theory on aging is associated with the symbolic interactionist perspective?
A. Age stratification theory B. Subculture of aging theory C. Disengagement theory D. Modernization theory
The officers who are responsible for supervising inmates of a prison in housing areas are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).