"Social problems occur when groups with different values meet and compete." This statement describes __________ theory
a. value-conflict
b. social disorganization
c. social pathology
d. labeling
a
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Which of the following is an example of institutionalized deviance?
A) The equal distribution of health care among all members of society B) The equal distribution of income among all members of society C) The bias against the poor and people of color by police officers D) Tax laws that permit a large business to write off purchases
Explanations that focus solely on the physical or genetic roots of deviant behavior are collectively referred to as _____ by sociologists
a. the medicalization of deviance b. the social disorganization theory c. the social construction of deviance d. the social conflict theory
The self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when the expectations you hold about another person tend to:
a. romanticize and idealize that person. b. destroy your ability to communicate with that person. c. influence that person in the direction of the expectations. d. prevent the person from becoming self-actualized.
Virginity pledges have been successful in totally preventing teenage pregnancies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false