__________ is a form of dispersed collective behavior that occurs when a large number of people react with strong emotions and self-destructive behavior to a real or perceived threat

a. Gossip b. Rumor
c. Mass hysteria d. Panic


c

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The largest concentrations of Japanese Americans reside in

a) Philadelphia. b) Chicago. c) New York. d) Los Angeles.

Sociology

The __________ includes everything that is regarded as extraordinary and that inspires in believers deep and absorbing sentiments of awe, respect, mystery, and reverence

a. sacred b. profane c. sacramental religion d. prophetic religion

Sociology

Bill conducted an experiment to determine the effectiveness of a drug prevention program in high school. This group was compared to students at another high school that did not take part in the program. The students were given an exam before and after taking part in the program. As the students completed the posttest, many realized that it was the same test they took before the program and put in

random answers, as teenagers would. This is a case of what invalidity problem? a. history b. maturation c. instrumentation d. testing e. mortality

Sociology

A standard of living below the minimum needed for the maintenance of adequate diet, health, and shelter, known as __________, is a significant social problem even in wealthy countries

A) old poor B) new poor C) working poor D) poverty

Sociology