A person felt embarrassed for using a curse word in front of a group of religious monks. Mead would argue that the embarrassment illustrates the internalization of ______.

A. the looking-glass self
B. the generalized other
C. particular others
D. the ego


Answer: B

Sociology

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Based on what you read, you think that people whose parents are divorced are more likely to become divorced themselves. As you begin your research, you state your belief explicitly. This is an example of a _____

a. research design b. statement of causality c. hypothesis d. generalized conclusion

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The sociological concept of the social construction of race means that:

a. race is more of a social idea than a biological fact. b. race really means the same thing as ethnicity. c. ethnicity is biological; race is social. d. race is always defined in the same way, regardless of time and place.

Sociology

Which of these is not one of the successful components included in the social influence model?

A. Making a public commitment not to smoke B. Use of teen leaders C. Discussing the penalties for getting caught with cigarettes D. Countering cigarette advertising

Sociology