The functionalist argument that an abundance of specialists encourages the use of expensive and sophisticated treatments when simpler ones would be just as effective refers to the issue of __________
a. professional dominance
b. restricted entry
c. information
d. norms of treatment
e. misallocated supply
e
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The American Psychological Association presents sexual orientation as being the likely result of
A) environmental factors. B) cognitive factors. C) biological factors. D) the interaction of all of the above.
An increase in the rate at which a behavior occurs in a society can be explained by small-scale interactions between individuals, as well as through ______ analysis.
A. micro level B. meso level C. major level D. macro level
The major religious-sport organizations in the U.S. tend to
A. be comprised of both Muslims and Christians. B. attract immigrants who come from Catholic countries. C. work hard on social issues and creating social change. D. emphasize conservative, fundamentalist Christian orientations.
You are both a parent and the manager of a store. When your child gets sick, you are unable to perform your duties as manager because you need to take care of your child. What is this an example of?
a. Role strain b. Role conflict c. Role exit d. Role expectation