Sacred things can include books, buildings, days, and places. From a sociological point of view, sacredness stems from
a. the item itself.
b. the symbolic power people confer on those items.
c. the meaning assigned to it by God.
d. the Bible.
B
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The major focus for capitalists is on ______.
A. increasing profits as much as possible B. feeling "connected" to the products or services they sell C. maintaining overall social harmony in their companies D. social cohesiveness and social solidarity E. employee satisfaction
Which survey tracks characteristics of the labor force?
a. American Community Survey b. Current Population Survey c. American Housing Survey d. National Crime Victimization Survey
Which of the following is true of the de facto population?
a) It is larger than the de jure population of an urban area. b) It is larger than the de jure population of a rural area. c) It is better covered in a population register than is the de jure population. d) It is less ethnically heterogeneous than is the de jure population of an area.
Averett et al. (2013 ) confirmed that being married is associated with:
A) lower self-esteem. B) higher alcohol use. C) a higher BMI. D) poorer mental health.