Homogamy refers to

a. the tendency of people with similar characteristics to seek people with contrasting characteristics.
b. gay men.
c. the tendency of people with similar characteristics to marry one another.
d. interracial marriage.


c. the tendency of people with similar characteristics to marry one another.

Sociology

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In middle school a girl is likely to become more aware of the gendered expectations surrounding her identity and education. This results in a(n)

a)  lower self-esteem. b)  positive self-esteem. c)  identity crisis. d)  personality alteration.

Sociology

The external restraint theory holds that

a. weak external restraint leads to homicide. b. strong external restraint leads to homicide. c. strong external restraint leads to suicide. d. weak internal restraint leads to weak external restraints.

Sociology

In terms of cholesterol, which of the following is most important?

A. Having low levels of HDLs B. Having equal levels of LDLs and HDLs C. Having a healthy ratio of LDLs to HDLs. D. Having a high level of LDL (over 160 mg/dL)

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Prestige refers to the

A. respect and admiration with which an occupation is regarded by society. B. reputation that a particular individual has within an occupation. C. ability to exercise one's will over others. D. people who have similar levels of wealth and income.

Sociology