Which sociological perspective argues that society is a system whose parts work together to keep it running smoothly?
A. structural-functionalist
B. feminist
C. conflict
D. symbolic interactionist
A. structural-functionalist
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A. adolescence B. adulthood C. midlife D. old age
Most Americans believe that sexual orientation is the result of learning in the environment
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Someone who occupies a central role or position of dominance and influence in a group is known as the:
a. leader. b. dictator. c. boss. d. superior. e. bully.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In strain theory, “innovators” reject both cultural goals and the traditional routes to their attainment. 2. In strain theory, rebels are similar to retreatists because they both reject traditional means and goals. 3. Travis Hirschi’s social control theory focuses on why people do not commit deviant acts. 4. Research by Sampson and Laub has shown that informal social control is key and the lack of such control is an important cause of juvenile delinquency. 5. According to Sampson and Laub, delinquent behavior as a youth is a key indicator for whether someone will engage in criminal behavior as an adult.