The term that describes a rule or expectation for behavior is a

a. value.
b. sanction.
c. ritual.
d. norm.


Ans: d. norm.

Sociology

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a. rural areas b. urban areas c. edge cities d. suburban areas

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A mother is generally expected to be the child's primary __________ parent, or the one who self-sacrificially assumes the major responsibility for the safety and upbringing of her children

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The model of urban growth that views the city as a series of somewhat circular zones occurring outward from its center is called the ________ model

A) sector B) multiple-nuclei C) urban village D) concentric zone

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A poor, inner-city youth spends many hours in the neighborhood playground shooting baskets on the basketball court and playing in every game he can. His skills become outstanding, and he receives a college scholarship and then signs a lucrative contract to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This is an example of

A. vertical mobility. B. horizontal mobility. C. ascribed status. D. structural mobility.

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