It was the contention of ______ that people in cities develop defense mechanisms to deal with the fact of living in close physical contact with a large number of strangers.
A. Georg Simmel
B. Émile Durkheim
C. Ferdinand Tönnies
D. Herbert Spencer
Answer: A
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a. A majority of them tend to vote for the Democrats. b. A majority of them tend to favor the Republicans. c. A majority of them perceive the Republicans as being more sensitive to the problems facing Arab and Muslim countries. d. A majority of them become politically active only when they feel that their residency is at stake.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Social Justice B. Influence C. Membership D. Shared Emotional Connection
Which of the following academic disciplines emphasizes the influence that society has on people's attitudes and behavior and the ways in which people shape society?
A. anthropology B. economics C. sociology D. physics