Which theory was used by Edwin Sutherland to emphasize that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions with others?

A. labeling theory
B. cultural transmission
C. societal-reaction approach
D. techniques of neutralization


B. cultural transmission

Sociology

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________ are contracted laborers brought to the United States from Mexico after the Depression

a. Braceros b. Wetbacks c. Marielitos d. Mojados

Sociology

If the difference between population means is 10 and the population SD is 5, according to Cohen's conventions, there is a(n) __________ effect size

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

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

1. New lead industries create a lot of wealth and gives nations that develop an advantage that lasts forever. 2. New industries lose their advantage when other societies catch up. 3. Once a society has attained world dominance it never loses it. 4. A hegemon can arise from the semi-periphery when that society improves its economy. 5. A global hegemon, according to the World Systems Theory makes the world more stable.

Sociology

Sociologists would be most interested in which of the following?

A. the personality traits of individuals B. why people interact with others and belong to groups C. how members of two ancient cultures interacted D. individual patterns

Sociology