Ida thinks that life satisfaction depends on maintaining her social involvement with friends, getting new interests, and finding new hobbies. Her beliefs are in line with which theory?
a. conflict theory
b. activity theory
c. functionalism
d. disengagement theory
b
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During the 1960s and the 1970s, the Savannah River nuclear weapons plant had
a. no serious accidents. b. two or three serious accidents. c. numerous serious accidents. d. one serious accident.
Which groups are disproportionately targeted by police officers, as has been seen on video more and more in recent years?
a. Asians and Latinos b. Arab Americans c. Blacks and dark-skinned Latinos d. Blacks and Whites
Which sociological perspective emphasizes how the common identity and social integration fostered by education contributes to overall societal stability and consensus?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. global perspective
A tendency to select a mate with personal characteristics and interests similar to one's own is known as
A. cultivation. B. homogamy. C. polyandry. D. endogamy.