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

Sociology

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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.

Sociology

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

Sociology

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

a. true b. false

Sociology

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?

Sociology