A particular college requires students to live on campus during their first two years to help foster a sense of community among diverse groups. This
A. is an attempt to re-socialize improper behavior.
B. serves a latent function of education.
C. serves a manifest function of education.
D. is illegal in most states.
Answer: B
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When comparing past and present attitudes toward singles, we find that: a. singlehood is less stigmatized today
b. pressure to marry is greater today than in the past. c. people feel more guilt today than in the past if they are unmarried. d. media casts marriage in a more favorable light than in the past.
One of the major premises underlying symbolic interactionism is that:
a. the social structure determines human behavior. b. rules and regulations guide society. c. shared symbolic meanings grow out of human interaction. d. some actions have fixed and non-negotiable meanings.
Which of the following is an accepted explanation for higher mortality rates among men?
a.) Men are less likely than women to stick to a healthy diet and exercise plan. b.) Men are less likely than women to see a doctor for seemingly minor illnesses or injuries that can become more serious if not treated. c.) Even among men and women with similarly stressful jobs, men tend to cope by eating, smoking, and drinking, while women are more likely to exercise to deal with the stress. d.) Men are genetically predisposed to develop forms of cancer that are more likely to lead to death.
The sum of the number of persons admitted to jail each year is called ________.
A. rated capacity B. operational capacity C. total admission D. daily population