The processes through which facts, knowledge, and truth are discovered, made known, reaffirmed, and altered by members of a society is called the ______ of reality.

A. social construction
B. medium
C. spinoza
D. politics


Answer: V

Sociology

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A. of mentally assuming the perspective of another. B. of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life. C. whereby people learn the attitudes, values, and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a particular culture. D. whereby people normally being socialized are at the same time socializing their socializers.

Sociology

Because of their close-knit structure and separation from modernization, the Old Order Amish have been able to resist all change that has challenged the core values of their community

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Alisha is both a student in college and a department store employee. As the holiday shopping season approaches, the department store gets busier and Alisha's supervisor needs her to work longer hours and more shifts. However, this is also when Alisha's final exams are scheduled, and she needs to study to achieve a passing grade. Alisha is experiencing ______.

A. role confusion B. role tension C. role strain D. role conflict

Sociology

To the critical theorists, which of the following is an example of the knowledge industry?

A. a liberal arts college B. a religious organization C. a large university D. a kindergarten class

Sociology