Invention is the
A. process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality.
B. process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society.
C. combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist.
D. process of introducing new elements into a culture.
Answer: C
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Positivism utilizes __________ to examine and explain social phenomena
a. superstition b. religious beliefs c. the scientific method d. tradition
According to Karl Marx:
a. religion makes humans, humans do not make religion. b. religious doctrines justify ruling class authority, thus preventing opposition and revolt. c. religious doctrines can be used to expose ruling class hypocrisy, thus stimulating revolt. d. religion fails to even provide comfort to the oppressed. e. religion can be used as an effective tool in the restructuring of society.
The boundaries between childhood or adolescence and adulthood __________
A) are the same across different societies and different cultures B) have stayed fairly constant over time in the United States C) are marked only by physical signs of development D) are marked by many milestones or rites of passage
A recent college graduate is interested in working in a profession that focuses on social and environmental interaction. Which of the following fields would she likely consider?
A. geology B. environmental sociology C. climatology D. environmental history