_____ forbid acts that violate social customs, religious or moral beliefs, or laws.
A. Sanctions
B. Taboos
C. Folkways
D. Crimes
E. Lags
Answer: B
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a. global warming b. cultural lag c. cyber war d. acid rain
The premises, methodology, and conclusions of Lombroso and the Positivistic School of
Criminology have been __________. a. totally ignored b. accepted by most criminologists c. adopted by all foreign scholars as definitive conclusions concerning the cause of criminal behavior d. subjected to intense scrutiny and criticism by subsequent investigators
Ethnicity refers to ________, whereas, race refers to
A. culture; biology. B. status; color. C. heritage; culture. D. diversity; purity.
Based on ‘sick role' theory, what is a potential impediment to an individual of low socioeconomic status successfully performing their sick role, compared to a wealthier person?
A. Others are less likely to believe the poor individual is ill. B. The poor individual is less likely to be able to seek medical assistance. C. The poor individual is less likely to become ill. D. The poor individual doesn't like showing weakness.