Conflict theory understands deviance as being _____, while symbolic interaction emphasizes _____.
A. the result of social inequity; the role of learning
B. the result of labeling; the importance of social cohesion
C. necessary for social cohesion; the role of power structures
D. a learned behavior; the need for social cohesion
Answer: A
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a. acknowledge that they are responsible for their behavior b. acknowledge that their families must be involved in the therapy c. must adhere to a strict curfew schedule d. all of the above
Looking at the trends in the Segregation Index from 1970 to 2000, which of the following is true?
a. While northern cities have experienced a decline in segregation, southern cities have gone the opposite way. b. Every major city with only a couple of exceptions has experienced a decline in segregation. c. No general trend is discernible as many cities are more segregated, but many cities have become less segregated over that time period. d. Every major city has experienced an increase in segregation.
Resocialization is a process that
A. takes place continually over the course of a lifetime. B. radically alters or replaces existing social roles. C. generally occurs in an informal setting, not an institutional setting. D. breaks down group solidarity because it is so humiliating.
Which is not a stage in Robert Park's portrayal of the assimilation process?
A. competitive phase B. accommodative phase C. rebellious phase D. assimilation phase