Which theoretical area tries to overcome sociology’s historical emphasis on production by focusing on the use of goods and services?
a. Theories of Consumption
b. Theories of Globalization
c. Theories of Science, Technology, and Society
d. Postmodern Social Theory
a. Theories of Consumption
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A caste system is one in which:
a. There are rigidly defined unequal groups in which membership is passed from generation to generation. b. There is inequality, but one's status is not determined by birth c. Achieved status is emphasized d. A marriage partner may be chosen from any group
For a particular group of scores, M = 20 and SD = 5. What is the Z score for a raw score of 10?
A) 2 B) 0 C) ?2 D) ?1
Domestic violence shelters:
a) are temporary safe houses for women and children who are escaping an abusive relationship. b) began after World War II because of the high rate of violence among intimates during that period. c) now receive relatively generous federal funding from the US Department of Agriculture because the need is so great. d) are usually co-ed because men are also victims of violence by partners. e) usually do not allow children.
The teacher-expectancy effect reflects the views of which sociological perspective?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. global perspective