________ marks a significant time in an individual's life, such as the transition from childhood to adulthood.

A. A differentiation
B. A rite of passage
C. The "empty-nest" syndrome
D. A fusion


Answer: B

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It has been said that ___________ is the most accurate marker event for the achievement of adult status in our society

a. leaving the family b. getting engaged c. getting married d. becoming a parent

Sociology

Which one of the following is a characteristic of fundamentalist thought?

a. The truth of sacred writings is relative to time and place. b. A belief in religious freedom. c. All religions are equal. d. Sacred writings provide a blueprint for how to live life.

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According to Karl Marx's ideas on power and government, which of the following factors results in advanced social order, increased personal freedom, and enhanced stability?

a. change through conflict b. the power elite c. political contributions d. gatekeeping

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The statement "The educational system is not equally beneficial to all or even to the majority of citizens," most closely reflects ______.

A. structural-functional theory B. rational choice theory C. conflict theory D. symbolic interaction theory

Sociology