When speaking of deviant events, we speak not only of a behavior, but also ______

a. the length the behavior lasts
b. the context in which the behavior occurs
c. the meaning of the behavior
d. the amount of harm caused because of the behavior


b

Sociology

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Among Ross's key findings was a _______________________ correlation between "harsh socialization practices" and external violence

a. statistically significant positive b. statistically insignificant positive c. statistically significant negative d. statistically insignificant negative e. zero

Sociology

Alia is a heavy media user. The images of beauty she sees through the media emphasize thinness. Over time, Alia has come to believe that anyone who is not thin could not be considered beautiful. This scenario illustrates which model of media influence?

A. cultivation theory B. horizontal integration C. agenda-setting theory D. hypodermic

Sociology

Retail stores have made it a common practice to hire disabled people as sales people

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The chapter argues that in the United States today, if politicians want to be successful, they must show some semblance of piety by occasionally invoking the blessings of the __________ God associated with our civil religion.

A. nondenominational, nonsectarian B. Roman Catholic C. angry, jealous D. fundamentalist Protestant

Sociology