In any group of three members, two of the three may have a tendency to alienate the third member and dominate the decision making for the group the trio represents. When this occurs, what term best applies to the two unified members?

Suicide and shyness

a. are individual personal problems. b. are socially influenced. c. can only be studied by looking into each victim's past. d. illustrate the impact of the individual on the society.

When studying the problem of suicide, sociologists are most interested in explaining its __________

a. psychological dimensions b. relationship to the individual c. recurring patterns d. media coverage

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) include all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A. sleep disturbances B. decreased sensitivity to noise C. disturbing dreams D. poor concentration

Which type of kin includes siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles?

a. Lineal relationships b. Collateral kin c. Voluntary kin d. Chosen kin