Describe at least three of the five basic ideas of evolutionary theory presented in the text.

What will be an ideal response?


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Framing in a social movement involves:

a. leaders tailoring their message to particular audiences b. seeking resources c. leaving the social movement d. changing sides in a social movement e. none of the above

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In __________ systems, inheritance of property and position is usually traced from the maternal uncle (mother's brother) to his nephew (mother's son). In some cases, mothers may pass on their property to daughters

a. matricentric b. matrilocal c. matrilineal d. matriarchal

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For your roommate, it is very important that the two of you live together the following year. You wouldn't mind living with him/her again next year, but you have considered other options. In this relationship, you have more power than your roommate. This is an example of:

A) the principle of lesser interest. B) the principle of greater options. C) intimate terrorism. D) behavior control.

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A health sociologist examines the way that families emotionally and financially support children through a major illness. Which of the following theoretical perspectives is the sociologist most likely to use?

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

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