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1) Sociologist Erving Goffman (1963) used the term stigma to refer to characteristics that discredit people, including violations of norms of ability and violations of norms of appearance. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 154 Skill: Knowledge 2) Sociologically, an act cannot be classified as deviance if it does not cause physical or emotional harm to another individual. Answer: FALSE Diff: 3 Page Ref: 154 Skill: Application 3) Human sexuality illustrates how a group’s definition...

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SOCS 325 Week 4 Midterm Question 1. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following is a predicted outcome of continued global warming? Student Answer: A shift in climate z ones Changes in rainfall patterns Rising sea levels Instructor Explanation: All of the above Chapter 1, page 7. Question 2. Question : (TCO 2) The Conservation Reserve Program was funded in the United States to conserve which of the following precious resources? Student Answer: Water Soil Petroleum Instructor Explanation: Recyclabl...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which two disciplines provided foundations for the field of psychology? a. physiology and theology b. physiology and sociology c. philosophy and physiology d. sociology and philosophy ANSWER: c 2. While the term “psychology” has existed since at least the early 1700s, when did psychology come to be considered a science? a. the 1750s b. the early 1800s c. the late 180...

SOCS 325 Week 8 Final Exam Question 1.1. (TCO 8) As the Ojibwa people of Grassy Narrows found out, the symptoms of methyl mercury poisoning mimic the effects of: (Points : 5) Alcohol abuse Cocaine addiction Hyperactivity None of the above Question 2.2. (TCO 8) Which of the following is not part of the UN Development Programme's Human Development Index? (Points : 5) GNP per capita Life expectancy Knowledge access Level of inequality Question 3.3. (TCO 8) What does the HDI (Human Development Inde...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which two disciplines provided foundations for the field of psychology? a. physiology and theology b. physiology and sociology c. philosophy and physiology d. sociology and philosophy ANSWER: c 2. While the term “psychology” has existed since at least the early 1700s, when did psychology come to be considered a science? a. the 1750s b. the early 1800s c. the late 180...

SOCIO 1100 Ch 20 study guide Chowdhury Sociology in our Times MULTIPLE CHOICE SECTION 1. Sociologists define as the alteration, modification, or transformation of public policy, culture, or soci al institutions over time. a. social divergence b. social change c. social innovation d. culture wars Answer: b Page: 484 LO: 1 TYPE: Conceptual SOURCE: Modified 2. is voluntary, often spontaneous activity that is engaged in by a large number of people and typically violates dominant group norms and valu...

Soc 1 quizzes Questions and Answers A Emerging technologies that have a significant impact on social life such as the emergence of computers, satellites, and the electronic media are referred to as . New technology A Although computers were well established by the 1990s as efficient, cost effective, and user friendly many people refused to learn how to use them or to adapt to the emerging technology. This was an example of what William Ogburn would refer to as . Cultural lag A Helpf...

SOCS 325 Week 4 Midterm Exam Practice Questions and Answers Latest Update Question 1. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following is a predicted outcome of continued globa l warming? Student Answer: A shift in climate zones Changes in rainfall patterns Rising sea levels Instructor Explanation: All of the above Chapter 1, page 7. Question 2. Question : (TCO 2) The Conservation Reserve Program was funded in the United States to conserve which of the following precious resources? Student Answer: Wate...

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