Sociologically, what is the meaning of "symbols"?

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the things to which we attach meaning, the key to understanding how we view the world and communicate with one another

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Some theorists argue that the poor have a future-time orientation while the nonpoor have a present-time

a. true b. false

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The European experience with industrialization suggests that

a. capitalism has an inherent bias toward technological development for its own sake b. capitalist evolution and technological innovation are largely unrelated processes c. capitalism has an inherent bias toward increased profitability, which can be greatly aided by technological innovation d. none of these

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During this stage of his Psychoanalytic Theory, Freud believed that children were intensely interested in the physical differences between men and women

He also maintained that the focus of the sensual energy during this stage was the genitals, and believed that children engaged in self stimulation of their genitals to derive pleasure. A) phallic stage B) genital stage C) anal stage D) latency phase

Sociology

Anomie defines a condition in which social control becomes ineffective as a result of the loss of shared values and a sense of purpose in society

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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