Sociologists use which of the following terms to refer to cases of scientific discoveries that occur faster than our ideas develop about the acceptable ways to use them?

A. innovation
B. cultural lag
C. technological backlash
D. nonnormative advancement


Answer: B

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a. made false confessions. b. had received early parole. c. admitted guilt. d. no jury trial.

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Pink-collar occupations are dominated by:

a. teenagers. b. women. c. middle-aged workers. d. professional workers.

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What is the best match to Karl Marx's term "bourgeoisie"?

A. upper class B. capitalist class C. middle class D. working class

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A crime is always considered deviant.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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