Which of the following is an example of informal social control?

A. issuing a ticket for speeding
B. making a child apologize for taking something without asking
C. issuing a fine for unpaid taxes
D. getting arrested for drinking under the influence of alcohol


Ans: B

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During the 1990s, declines in the teen birth rate were especially large for __________ women

a. black b. Hispanic c. white d. Asian

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According to the following model X ? Y ? Z

a. X is the dependent variable. b. X is the independent variable. c. Z is the independent variable. d. X is the intervening variable. e. Y is the dependent variable.

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Which is true regarding the double standard?

A. Both men and women uphold the double standard. B. The double standard causes confusion over male sexuality. C. The example regarding Viagra and birth control pills in Japan shows the decline of the double standard. D. Men have more sexual partners, but it is women who are more likely to report that they enjoy sex a great deal.

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