Some religious groups' practices and beliefs are at odds with the dominant culture. Those with power in society often refer to these groups as a(n)
A. adherent.
B. denomination.
C. cult.
D. sect.
Answer: C
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a. verbal meaning b. inductive reasoning c. word fluency d. fluid intelligence
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When sociologists conduct sample surveys, they ask questions of a systematic sample of people. What is the relationship of the sample to the population of interest?
a. The sample is the same as the population. b. The sample is representative of the population. c. The sample answers questions that the population refuses to answer. d. The sample has a smaller response error than the population. e. The sample represents only the working part of the population.
SAGE News Clips: Drought ShamingDuring the 2015 California drought, residents "drought shame" neighbors and complete strangers for using water after Governor Jerry Brown mandated an overall 25% reduction in water use. In the exclusive Beverly Hills neighborhood, Tony Corcoran posts videos on Twitter and YouTube to call out those violating the water ban. Real estate developer Ted Estees has gone as far as to create an app he calls "Drought Shame," but only shares the data with state officials. California resident Patricia Perez says the shaming is worth it "because we all have a stake in this, in our state."Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 358, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test,
and answer the following questions:"Drought shaming" is a phenomenon in California that has been promoted by which of the following? A. churches B. social media C. schools D. sports teams