Quasi-theories can be dangerous because
a. they may imply there is no social problem6
b. they may imply we should not intervene to change society.
c. they may be used by politicians.
d. all of the above.
D
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Which of the following assisted reproductive technologies is termed "test tube babies"?
A) gamete intrafallopian transfer B) embryo transfer C) in vitro fertilization D) All of the above
The process of racial formation is supported by: a. family members
b. the government. c. religious organizations. d. social institutions.
All of the following factors influence hooking up EXCEPT:
a. women outnumber men on college campuses. b. women feel hooking up is a necessary prerequisite to a relationship. c. many young women prefer to delay relationships while they pursue their educational and professional goals. d. the double standard has disappeared.
By punishing deviants, the group expresses collective indignation and reaffirms its commitments to the rules. This illustrates which of the five important principles of deviance described in the chapter?
A. Deviance is socially constructed. B. Deviance is relative, not absolute. C. The majority determines who and what is deviant. D. Deviance is an integral part of all societies.