Unusual patterns of behavior that spread rapidly, are embraced zealously, and disappear after a short time are called ____

a. fashions
b. fads
c. mobs
d. opinions
e. riots


B

Sociology

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Someone who gave up on society and decided to live in a remote cabin, avoiding interaction with the rest of humanity as much as possible, would illustrate which of the following?

a. innovation b. ritualism c. retreatism d. rebellion

Sociology

Why is the gradual loss of the world's rainforests an important environmental concern?

a. Rainforests are vital to maintaining the planet's biodiversity and climate. b. Rainforests are necessary grazing lands. c. Rainforests are a vital source of hardwoods and other raw materials. d. Rainforests are a source of air pollution.

Sociology

Which of the following statements is an example of unconstrained thought?

A. "There is only one answer to this problem." B. "Let's assume the United States disarms unilaterally." C. "If A > B, and B > C, then A > C." D. "If you do not agree that standing on your head is silly, then you are wrong."

Sociology

Matt notices Julie laughing in the school hallway with a friend. He knows that Julie must be feeling happy or joyful. In this scenario, Matt is using Max Weber's _____ to deduce that Julie is happy

A) ?direct observational understanding B) ?explanatory understanding C) ?surveillance understanding D) ?common understanding E) ?dynamic understanding

Sociology