Which of the following is a reason why honor killings occur?

a. A woman’s spouse dies.
b. There is civil conflict within a country.
c. Women bring shame on their families.
d. Families prefer sons to daughters.


Answer: C

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a. The world's population increases arithmetically b. The world's population increases in a linear fashion. c. The world's population increases exponentially. d. The world's population increases at a rate of about 1000 people per minute.

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Which approach to the theory-and-research cycle does the following sequence reflect: (1) specific observations suggest generalizations, (2) generalizations produce a tentative theory, (3) the theory is tested through the formation of hypotheses, and (4) hypotheses may provide suggestions for additional observations?

a. Explanatory b. Deductive c. Normative d. Inductive

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Violation of a society's folkways represents a threat to its stability

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Those defined as deviant often suffer a ________ attached to their deviance. It is associated with shame, loss of status, discrimination, and social isolation.

A. stigma B. secondary deviance C. loss of self D. master status

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