A new and innovative religion that is often at odds with both established religions and the larger society is referred to as a(n) ________________.

a. sect
b. church
c. cult
d. ecclesia


c. cult

Sociology

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According to Mead, human freedom arises from

a. our biological nature. b. our social life. c. adolescence. d. our unconscious.

Sociology

Which of the following is true about families' responses to stress?

A. families with low incomes end up becoming stronger because the stressor of poverty brings people together B. families who are experiencing positive changes do not experience these as stressful C. families with low incomes may be strong and resilient to stress, if they have certain key characteristics such as agreement on basic values and strong communication D. none of these

Sociology

The richest 1% of the adults in the world own nearly half of global household wealth

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

Sociology

By 1948, ______ tribes were governed by the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA).

A. ten B. fewer than 100 C. almost 1,000 D. about 200

Sociology