Robert Merton suggested that human behavior has _____
a. functions and dysfunctions
b. qualitative and quantitative components
c. elements of conformity and individualism
d. manifest functions and latent functions
d
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Jordan received an "A" on her sociology exam,
and Zach received a "D." When the Professors smiled at Jordan, she saw it as a positive recognition of a good student. When the Professor smiled at Zach, he saw it as a "pity" smile, with a "You could do better" message. These different interpretations of the same behavior are examples of: a. gender bias in higher education. b. the hidden curriculum. c. the Pygmalion effect. d. the social construction of reality.
___________ A formal religious organization that is well established and well integrated into its society
What will be an ideal response?
Social support is best measured by
(a) questionnaires (b) the SIST (c) perceived support (d) behavioral observations
In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act. Which of the following are TRUE statements about this act?
A) It confirms that marriage is a legal union of one man and one woman as husband and wife. B) It federally mandates same-sex marriage. C) It forbids states from deciding for themselves whether or not to grant legal status to same-sex couples. D) All are true.