It was not until ________ that the public began to identify poverty as one of America's serious problems.

A. 1984
B. 1950
C. 1941
D. 1965


Answer: D

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The process of convincing the public and important public officials that a particular issue should be defined as a social problem is a process that sociologists call

a. subjective assessment. b. claims making. c. objective assessment. d. factual analysis.

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As a sociological research method, observation is often utilized. It involves “systematically watching, listening to, and recording what takes place in a natural social setting.” Discuss two key dimensions that affect the observational method in sociology. Why is it such a valuable research method to sociologists?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which answer below would NOT be an example of the etiology of the problem?

a. Crime: lack of recreational activities b. Teen pregnancy: cultural values c. Unemployment: a low population density d. HIV/AIDS: injection drug users sharing needles

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Formed groups are spontaneous on the basis of friendship, location, or some naturally occurring event.

a. true b. false

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