The difficulty that arises when the same social position imposes conflicting demands and expectations is known as

A. role conflict.
B. resocialization.
C. role strain.
D. role exit.


Answer: C

Sociology

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______ describes the process by which new racial and ethnic groups entering the United States gradually accept and adapt to the dominant culture.

A. Assimilation B. Cultural relativism C. Ethnocentricity D. Eenophobia

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Which of these is a reason for the increasing union organization in public institutions?

a. Public institutions are not free to intimidate their workers in the same ways private sector employers fight union organizing. b. Public institutions prefer for their workers to be organized so workers' concerns can be addressed efficiently. c. Organizing in the public sector does not have an effect on working conditions because elected officials manage the budgets of public institutions. d. Workers in public institutions are particularly supportive of the social justice themes of unions and eager to organize. e. None of the above—union organizing is not increasing in public institutions.

Sociology

Tertiary prevention programs are aimed at:

A. elderly patients that may need medication assistance. B. adolescents who require substance abuse treatment. C. people who have completed treatment for dependence and need relapse prevention or follow up. D. young people who have not tried drugs.

Sociology

Gerhard Lenski claims that the development of more complex technology:

What will be an ideal response?

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