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Question 1.

________ is a social distinction rooted in cultural differences.

Ethnicity

Essentialism

Race

Social constructionism

Question 2.

According to sociologists Susan O'Donnell and David Perley, much of the existing sociological research on Indigenous communities ________.

is too dependent on private research funds

overstates the role of economic factors in contemporary Indigenous relations with the federal government

ignores the historical dimension of Indigenous experience

is focused too much on what is damaged or broken in these communities

Question 3.

According to control theory, _______________.

weak social integration lead individuals to engage in deviant or criminal acts

different environments provide opportunities to engage in deviance and crime

gangs and other criminal organizations are groups with different norms and values than the larger culture

individuals who want to make money and be self-sufficient but are unable to get a well-paying job might turn to crime to get what they want

Question 4.

According to Erving Goffman, individuals work to make a positive impression on others at the ________.

preparatory stage

outside region

back stage

front stage

Question 5.

_______ explores how social responses to criminal acts can either increase or decrease an individual's propensity to engage in further crime.

Labelling theory

Secondary deviance

Primary deviance

Labelling theory

Question 6.

________ is defined as the lifelong process of learning society's norms, customs, and ideologies.

Socialization

Resocialization

Primary socialization

Secondary socialization

Question 7.

________ are illegal acts that are perceived to be very harmful to society as a whole

Minor deviance crimes

Consensus crimes

Deviant behaviours

Lesser crimes

Question 8.

The sociological study of aging is concerned with the ________.

individual aspects of how individuals age

social aspects of how individuals age

process by which people manage to maintain a youthful appearance

process of learning how to become a member of society

Question 9.

The theory of ________ was developed by Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann.

social constructionism

race

ethnicity

essentialism

Question 10.

Michael views society as a system of interrelated parts, while John views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources. Michael would be considered a ________ theorist, and John would be seen as a ________ theorist.

functionalist; symbolic interactionist

functionalist; conflict

symbolic interactionist; conflict

conflict; functionalist

symbolic interactionist; functionalist