What is the term for a social position that is accompanied by acceptable patterns of behavior?

A. a role
B. the family arena
C. head of household
D. consensus


Ans: A. a role

Sociology

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a. since people interact according to how they interpret situations, if the interpretation changes, so does the social reality. b. people interact according to how they perceive a situation. c. the social construction of reality is a negotiated process that changes as it proceeds. d. all of the above

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In which US state were annulments, at one time, exceedingly common?

a. Florida b. New York c. California d. West Virginia

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Institutions are systems for organizing standardized patterns of social behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Common challenges for people over the age of 65 include:

a. learning new roles if both spouses are now at home full-time. b. adjusting to living alone after the death of a spouse. c. filling days that are no longer structured by work. d. All of these are challenges for those over age 65.

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