From the sociological perspective, what causes people to engage in deviant behavior?

A. genetic disposition
B. psychological abnormality
C. loss of morality in society
D. rational choice


Answer: D

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

_____________ builds on the focus on equality for black women with a global perspective, emphasizing multiple systems of domination.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

In the sociological study of sexual practices,

A. behavior is studied more often than attitudes. B. people are generally very consistent in terms of what they say and do. C. actual behavior is difficult to document. D. survey findings have been well documented.

Sociology

Olivia is interested in learning more about the amount of time men spend on leisure as compared to women. She put together a survey that asks men and women to record (in minutes) the amount of time they spend on leisure activities from a checklist of activities on the survey. She is going to tabulate this information. What type of methods is Olivia likely using?

A. quantitative B. institution building C. reemergence D. qualitative

Sociology