In Laura Carpenter's study of loss of virginity, she found that respondents tended to explain it in each of the following terms except:
a. virginity as an unimportant symbol
b. virginity as a stigma.
c. virginity as a gift.
d. virginity loss as a part of growing up.
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A. SocialTactandCognition-revised. B. SpecializedTelemeresandCognitiveFunctioning-revised. C. ScaffoldingTheoryofCognitiveAging-revised. D. Social-CongitiveTheoryofAdultCompetence-revised.
A significant difference between the functionalist and conflict theories of deviance is that
a. the functionalist theory assumes the system works for the good of the whole, and the conflict theory does not b. the functionalist theory focuses more on the social structure than the conflict theory. c. the functionalist theory pays more attention to the individual than the conflict theory does. d. the functionalist theory ignores the role of deviance in society, while this is a focus for the conflict theory.
Rachel works for a social service agency that helps at-risk families. Her agency's focus is the role each family member plays and on each relationship with the family
The agency looks at parent-child, parent-parent, and child-child relationships and the rules involved in those relationships. Which theory does Rachel's agency follow? a) Family systems theory b) Developmental theory c) Symbolic interaction theory d) Social exchange theory
Which category of women in the United States has the lowest fertility rate?
a. Hispanic women b. African American women c. White women d. American Indian women