Which concept(s) of George Herbert Mead comes closest to Émile Durkheim's notion of "the collective conscience"?
a. role taking
b. generalized other
c. conventional gestures
d. self-concept
e. none come close
b. generalized other
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What will be an ideal response?
Rational choice theory of religion suggests that_______________________
a. each person has a natural affinity for one particular religion b. older religions are more authentic and have belief systems that are better c. some sets of religious beliefs are more rational than others d. religion is a competitive marketplace in which people shop around for the best fit for them
In the most recent direction of the study of deviance, __________
A) labeling people as abnormal has helped to clarify that they are the source of most social problems B) it is understood that social structures contribute to the perpetuation of deviance C) it is understood that deviants bring their problems on themselves D) labeling is seen as irrelevant in creating and sustaining deviance
Which of the following would be considered an American value?
A. Creativity and innovation are useless--it is better to just follow the crowd. B. Hard work and effort will get you nowhere in life. C. Everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed. D. Laws and government decisions should be based on religious beliefs