Which of the following concepts refers to "consciously organized attempts outside of established institutions to enhance or resist change through group action"?

A. social change
B. social stressors
C. social environment
D. social movements


Answer: D

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How does the author conceptualize the Culture of Poverty thesis?

A. as underrated B. that it is no longer an important consideration for public figures C. that it is still relied on by politicians to explain the high rates of African American poverty D. both "as underrated" and "that it is no longer an important consideration for public figures"

Sociology

Skilled dialogue challenges which notion?

a. Cultural competence is the result of extensive knowledge about a culture. b. Meaningful learning relationships require repeated interaction. c. The construct of cultural competence is a cultural artifact. d. Subject matter expertise must be supplemented with understanding.

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(a) a nursing complex that coordinates all the services required by the elderly. (b) the physician that oversees the medical care provided to the elderly. (c) a computer program that coordinates patients' medication. (d) the adult child who identifies and supervises the delivery of services required by an elderly parent.

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