A(n) _____ consists of people who share similar characteristics, but who do not think of themselves as belonging together

a. out-group
b. reference group
c. category
d. primary group


c. category

Sociology

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To qualify as a megacity, a city's population must exceed ________

A) 1 million B) 5 million C) 10 million D) 50 million

Sociology

Until ____, more marriages ended in the death of a spouse than ended in divorce

a. 1960 b. 1974 c. 1980 d. 1990

Sociology

Needs cannot always be met by one person, so being in a group enables one to complete tasks or fulfill a specific goal

a. Expressive b. Instrumental c. Social d. Individual

Sociology

______ help measure the spread of acute illnesses, which strike suddenly and disappear quickly, such as chicken pox or the flu.

A. Incidence rates B. Prevalence rates C. Mortality rates D. Fecundity rates

Sociology