Race, Ethnicity, and the Social Structure Answers

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Which of the following is an agent of socialization?

A
a grandparent
B
school
C
TV
D
all of the above
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The age 30 transition can be a difficult period because

A
divorces are common.
B
shift in the direction for future developments.
C
make a place for themselves in the adult world.
D
all of the above
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Socialization is the interactive process through which people learn the basic skills, values, beliefs, and behavior patterns of a society.

A
T
B
F
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Behavior that violates significant social norms is called

A
rude.
B
a stigma.
C
deviant.
D
none of the above
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According to the information presented in the lecture, what can be said about personality?

A
It is the behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and values of a person.
B
It can develop throughout a person’s life.
C
It affects how a person reacts and adjusts in his or her environment.
D
all of the above
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Ill health and shorter life expectancy are more common among America’s poor.

A
T
B
F
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The following are characteristics of adolescents EXCEPT

A
biological growth and development.
B
undefined status.
C
strong ability to multi-task.
D
increased decision making.
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To be labeled deviant, one must

A
be detected committing a deviant act.
B
be stigmatized by society.
C
both a and b
D
neither a nor b
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Urbanization is

A
the construction of tall buildings.
B
a reduction in the population.
C
the concentration of the population in rural areas.
D
the concentration of the population in cities.
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Some groups in society share values, norms, and behaviors that are not shared by the entire population. The unique cultural characteristics of these groups form a

A
cultural relativism.
B
subculture.
C
cultural universal.
D
counterculture.
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A division of society into categories, ranks, or classes is called social stratification.

A
T
B
F
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The social science that studies human society and social behavior is

A
sociology.
B
psychology.
C
anthropology.
D
political science.
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Techniques used to rank individuals according to social class are

A
reputational.
B
subjective.
C
objective.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is not included in the typical pattern of behavior for a poverty-stricken person?

A
higher crime rate
B
higher divorce rate
C
higher standard of living
D
higher chance of being a victim of crime
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Statuses and their related roles determine the structure of the various groups in society. When these statuses and roles are organized to satisfy one or more of the basic needs of society, the group is called a(n)

A
pastoral society.
B
social institution.
C
preindustrial society.
D
agricultural society.
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Suicide cuts across all social categories, including sex, economic levels, race, religion, and nationalities.

A
T
B
F
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The meeting of people as a romantic engagement is known as

A
courtship.
B
dating.
C
socialization.
D
none of the above
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The period between normal onset of puberty and the beginning of adulthood is called

A
puberty.
B
homogamy.
C
adolescence.
D
none of the above
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The specialization by individuals or groups in the performance of specific economic activities is

A
the division of labor.
B
a barter.
C
urbanization.
D
mechanical solidarity.
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A voluntary association is typically a nonprofit organization formed to pursue some common interest.

A
T
B
F

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