A place of residence and work where many like-situated individuals are cut off from the wider society for an appreciable period of time and together lead an enclosed life is called a __________.

A. treatment plant
B. total institution
C. community psychology facility
D. halfway house


Answer: B

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William was born with sickle-cell anemia, a highly painful, incurable genetic condition. His parents are hopeful that with _____ (altering the genetic makeup of a fetus before birth) their next child might be spared this ordeal

a. eugenics diminished by the school's support of the family. b. human genetic engineering facilitated by the decreasing amount of time parents spend with their children. c. gene therapy being undermined by the religious institution. d. gene doping none of the above.

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Organic solidarity refers to bonds based on specialization and interdependence, whereas ______ solidarity refers to bonds based on shared customs, language, and beliefs.

A. collective B. social C. mechanical D. class

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The Pennsylvania Dutch, or the ______, a religious community, are a culturally pluralistic group.

A. Hollanders B. Brits C. Protestants D. Amish E. Quakers

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According to Merton's strain theory, __________ occurs when people accept culturally approved goals and pursue them through approved means

a. conformity b. innovation c. rejection d. rebellion

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