Contagion theory holds that_____________________
a. people are less likely to engage in antisocial behavior in a crowd because they feel they are being observed
b. a crowd takes on a life of its own that is larger than the beliefs or actions of any one person
c. crowds encourage individuals to take responsibility for themselves and others
d. crowds are easily dispersed once the initial contagion passes
b
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A) symbolic interactionist B) structural-functionalist C) ecological D) social exchange
Researchers have also identified five ways in which cultures support strong families. Which of the following lists these five ways?
A. rich cultural heritage, shared cultural meanings, stable economy, political stability, and national pride B. rich cultural heritage, shared cultural meanings, stable economy, political neutrality, and understanding of global culture and society C. rich cultural heritage, shared cultural meanings, stable economy, political stability, and understanding of global culture and society D. none of these
Fisher 2002 contends that at the close of the nineteenth century, for members of the _______ tattooing remained a stigmatizing and deviant behavior
a. Upper class b. Clergy c. Lower class d. Military
Which of the following refers to the process through which we learn attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors appropriate to the positions we occupy?
A) Socialization B) Attribution C) Projection D) Regularization