Which of the following best describes monogamy?
a. one of several legally sanctioned forms of marriage in the United States
b. increasingly being replaced by serial monogamy in the United States
c. viewed as an unnatural condition by many sociologists
d. a cultural requirement for all U.S. citizens
Answer: b. increasingly being replaced by serial monogamy in the United States
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a. Latinos b. Whites c. Native Americans d. African Americans
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A) physical B) goal attainment C) emotional D) insecurity
Which sociological perspective would be most likely to focus on the functions of the mass media in conferring status on people, organizations, and public issues?
A. functionalist perspective B. interactionist perspective C. conflict perspective D. feminist perspective
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a. military cycling of personnel in combat zones is a source of instability b. newcomers to battle zones don’t know what to do c. there is cooperation among the branches of military d. the complexity of most military actions make them difficult for individuals to understand