Which of the following is a characteristic of the systemic imperatives the authors discuss?

A) The upheaval of the status quo every few decades
B) The allowance of dissidents to protest in the name of free speech
C) The inertia of institutions that happens because no change is easier than change
D) Participation in the political system by those who represent a wide array of interests


Answer C

Sociology

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a. although sex has a biological foundation, sexual practices vary from place to place as an element of the culture. b. people throughout the world engage in the same sexual practices. c. sex is not permitted in some societies, but it is encouraged in others. d. sexuality is defined entirely by a biological "sex drive."

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Those who never get married are more likely to live longer than those who get divorced

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Stephanie is the personnel director for a large corporation. She has decided to give prospective employees a test that will measure the individual's problem-solving abilities. To acquire this test, Stephanie is likely to call a(n):

a. psychologistb. anthropologist c. economist d. political scientist

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Motivation is an important part of an older adult’s motivation to contribute volunteer work in the community, but equally important is

a. social exclusion from those activities. b. the impact of cumulative advantage and disadvantage. c. a middle-class standard of productivity. d. the perspective of feminist critical theory.

Sociology