Some people are atheists because they hold the conviction that God does not exist. This conviction is an example of a(n) __________, which is a central component of nonmaterial culture.
a. sanction
b. cultural universal
c. custom
d. beliefs
Answer: d. beliefs
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Zuaria is a country with several religious and ethnic groups. The government has a policy of not favoring one religion over others thereby remaining neutral. Therefore, the government of Zuaria advocates ________
a. creationism b. pluralism c. secession d. assimilation
Status is an established position in a social structure that carries a degree of social rank or value.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Your text concludes that the best theoretical perspective to use in studying human social interaction:
a. is structural-functional theory. b. is symbolic interaction theory. c. is conflict theory. d. depends on which the sociologist feels is more appropriate for the topic being studied.
At Tommy's job, customers fill out satisfaction surveys to rate employees to ensure to the company that they are doing their job. Which characteristic of McDonaldization does this exemplify?
A. calculability B. control C. efficiency D. predictability