A sexual encounter with an acquaintance that is not expected to last more than a night is called:

a. dating
b. calling
c. going steady
d. hooking up


d. hooking up

Sociology

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According to Simmel, the earliest phase of social formations found in historical as well as in contemporary social structures is

a. a square of acquaintances. b. a relatively small circle firmly closed against neighboring. c. a triangle of brotherhood. d. a diamond formation of social contacts.

Sociology

The world's wealthier societies have entered a postindustrial era with industrial technologies giving way to computer technologies. Which of the following is a benefit of this change?

a. Cleaner technology means cleaner air. b. Less can be spent on education, especially at the college level. c. Higher cancer levels means a reduction in overall population. d. More people in developing nations can play video games.

Sociology

What is the sociological relationship between deviance and stigma?

A. People who are stigmatized are frequently labeled as deviant. B. People who are stigmatized are never labeled deviant. C. When someone is stigmatized, the label of deviant is rejected. D. There is no relationship between deviance and stigma.

Sociology

In Japan, the leading cause of death among young people is ______.

A. suicide B. accidental drowning C. polio D. environmental toxins

Sociology