__________ refers to actions by a group of people who bypass the usual norms governing their behavior and do something unusual.

a. The individual mind
b. Collective behavior
c. An acting crowd
d. Milling


Answer: b. Collective behavior

Sociology

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In theory, zoning laws are enacted to ensure that ________

a. specific standards of housing construction will be satisfied b. low-income people will be kept out of wealthy communities c. cultural minority groups are prevented from buying homes in affluent neighborhoods d. zero population growth will be maintained in counties

Sociology

In a(n) _____, the same people serve on the boards of directors of several companies or corporations.

A. private cartel B. interlocking directorate C. monopoly D. ad hoc committee E. subsidiary board

Sociology

Which of the following statements about sleep schedules is true?

A. They are historically and socially variable. B. They are biologically preordained. C. They are determined by internal rhythms. D. They are unaffected by technology.

Sociology

Which of the following is a main goal of international governmental organizations (IGOs)?

A. to facilitate and regulate correspondence between the member countries B. to send money to other nations C. to protect social welfare and human rights D. to increase community membership

Sociology