Which of the following is typically the first social group that teaches an individual basic attitudes?
a. the family
b. the school
c. the church
d. the first club joined by a youth
A
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Contrary to classical economic theory, capitalism is now dominated by huge corporations that __________
A) act in the best interest of the majority of Americans B) distribute wealth equally among managers and employees C) respond to the demands of the market D) control the demands of the market
At the Shady Pines Country Club, a person can only gain membership through inheritance. Because blacks, Asians, and Hispanics were banned from membership until the 1970s, the club remains all white today. This reflects __________
A) individual discrimination B) perpetuity C) ethnocentrism D) institutional discrimination
_____ theory holds that the probability of deviant behavior increases when a person's ties to society are weakened or broken
a. Social bond b. Containment c. Illegitimate opportunity d. Differential association
Which type of group tends to be the most fragile and unstable?
A. primary group B. dyad C. triad D. secondary group