Which of the following statements best describes alternative social movements?
A) ?They want to completely destroy the existing social order and replace it with a new one.
B) ?They focus on changing some people's attitudes or behavior in a specific way.
C) ?They are a big threat to the status quo as they propose a dramatic change for everyone.
D) ?They want to change everyone, but only in a specific way.
E) ?They try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred.
B
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a. her superior genetic make-up. b. her high IQ. c. the presence of her mother during the period of social isolation. d. good nutrition during the period of social isolation. e. her strong determination.
Mary is a scientist who is focused on developing a drug that will help people to overcome shyness. She is a(n) __________
A) psychologist B) pharmacologist C) psychiatrist D) sociologist
The term "downsizing" refers to reductions taken in:
A. the size of the strike zone in Major League Baseball. B. the size of urban communities through advanced planning techniques. C. a company's workforce. D. the size of unions as a result of satisfied worker apathy.
The sociological perspective on race argues that ______.
A. racial categories are biologically determined B. racial categories are the same across societies C. racial categories are socially constructed D. racial categories do not change over time