Which of these early scientific thinkers first used the phrase "survival of the fittest" to explain his theory of society?
a. Karl Marx
b. Emile Durkheim
c. Auguste Comte
d. Herbert Spencer
d
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During a riot, what term applies to participants who feel neither rage at their situation in life nor outrage when the precipitating event occurs, but see it as a chance to participate in an exciting event and loot stores?
A) psychopaths B) insecure participants C) opportunists D) the ego-involved
Four distinct frame alignment processes occur in social movements. Frame __________ is the process by which movement organizations reach individuals who already share the same world view as the organization
a. amplification b. bridging c. transformation d. extension
When sociologists debate the significance of nature and nurture on human personality, they tend to agree that ______.
A. cultural values are most impactful B. nature is most impactful C. nurture is most impactful D. a combination of nature and nurture are most impactful
In Max Weber's view,
A. all people fall under the same social class. B. people hold three distinct ranks in society. C. our position in a stratification system reflects some combination of class, stigma, and power. D. our rank in society is determined by four separate variables.