When vegetation in an area is destroyed by a small increase in the population, it is an example of ___________
A. the "threshold effect"
B. "diminishing returns"
C. the "tragedy of the commons"
D. the Malthusian dilemma
A
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In sociology, ________ means we build our gender identities all through our lives, using the cultural materials we find around us
A) gender development B) social construction of gender C) social construction of sex D) development of sexuality
Americans are reluctant to adopt other systems of education, particularly those of Northern Europe because ________
A) the government is highly involved in the school system and children are tracked early in their lives B) parents are expected to be highly involved in the European schools and most U.S. parents work too many hours C) the schools rely too much on memorization, obedience and conformity rather than individual talents and successes D) the financial costs of higher education would tax already over-taxed middle class families
The average cost of legal divorce in the United States is approximately $5,000
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Power is defined by sociologists as a. the perception by others of legitimate and formal authority
b. authority that stems from rules and regulations. c. the ability to control others. d. a hierarchy of authority.