The __________ perspective views the problems of the elderly as stemming from their lack of power to make institutions meet their needs.

A. functional
B. conflict
C. interactionist
D. social disorganization


Answer: B

Sociology

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According to the sociologists Joe R. Feagin and Robert Parker, _____ factors include governmental protection of the right to own and dispose of privately held property as owners see fit and the role of government officials in promoting the interests of business elites and large corporations

a. economic b. structural c. political d. developmental

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After the Communist Party won control of mainland China in 1949, the government attempted to educate their large public regarding health care and to provide for the treatment of illness and disease. The country adopted a policy to create a large number of _____, who had little formal training and worked under the supervision of trained physicians

a. physician extenders b. physician assistants c. proletariat physicians d. medical technicians

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Millions of dollars were allocated to AIDS research when a. people first became aware of the devastating effects of the disease

b. scientists demonstrated an ability to treat the HIV virus. c. the medical profession discovered that the disease was more common among homosexuals. d. the virus became a threat to mainstream Americans.

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In efforts to raise awareness concerning violence against women, Claire Renzetti believes that women must do all of the following EXCEPT:

a. release research findings to the public b. volunteer as consultants or commentators for local television and radio stations c. blame themselves for drinking on a date d. write op-ed pieces for local newspapers

Sociology