________ is essential to the maintenance of any social system because it provides two critical functions: predictability of action and stability
a. Deferred gratification
b. Culture
c. Technology
d. Shared knowledge
b
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The most powerful group in a society is called the ________ group
A) minority B) subordinate C) all powerful D) majority
Which of the following political views takes the position that parents should be most responsible for their own children, with little interference from other institutions like schools and the government, and women should focus on the role of mother
a. Conservative. b. Liberal c. Feminist d. Socialist
Research suggests several qualities to look for when choosing a spouse. Which of the following is NOT one of those qualities?
a. a socially responsible, respectful, and emotionally supportive mate b. someone who demonstrates good communication and problem-solving skills c. a physically attractive, healthy person d. someone who is committed to the relationship and to the value of marriage itself
When studying the relationship between social structures and statuses, sociologists are concerned with four issues. Which of the following is NOT one of those issues?
a. the identification of the statuses that are available in a society b. the elimination of statuses that do not benefit society c. the distribution of people among different statuses d. the consequences of occupying a particular status