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Title: The largest single spill so far in United States waters occurred in 1989, when the Exxon oil tanker ...
Post by: lemalcolm on Feb 21, 2018
The largest single spill so far in United States waters occurred in 1989, when the Exxon oil tanker Valdez ran aground, dumping 11 million gallons of crude oil into Alaska's ecologically sensitive Prince William Sound.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Ann is an executive and Doug works as Ann's assistant. In the relationship between Ann and Doug, Ann is the __________.
 
  A) subordinate
  B) capitalist
  C) functionalist
  D) superordinate



Many people lose their jobs, their homes, and their families because of alcohol. This reflects alcohol's __________.
 
  A) dysfunction
  B) deficit disorder
  C) function
  D) illegality



What is the difference between the symbolic interactionist, functionalist and conflict perspectives on violence? Which types of violence are best explained by each theory?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Poor families consume much more energy (for household needs as well as transportation) than do middle-income.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Dong Uk Yi believes that poverty occurs when the powerful exploit weaker groups. Dong's view is in line with __________.
 
  A) functionalism
  B) conflict theory
  C) symbolic interactionism
  D) ecofeminism



Alcohol helps people to feel more sociable. This reflects alcohol's __________.
 
  A) dysfunction
  B) deficit disorder
  C) function
  D) illegality



What is Sutherland's differential association theory? How can it be used to explain violence? Give examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Mr. Walton owns a chain of factories in which he makes running shoes. As such, Mr. Walton is a __________.
 
  A) functionalist
  B) feminist
  C) capitalist
  D) symbolic interactionist



Since the 1950s, the number of people locked away in mental institutions has __________.
 
  A) increased
  B) decreased
  C) remained the same
  D) been impossible to track


Title: The largest single spill so far in United States waters occurred in 1989, when the Exxon oil tanker ...
Post by: kipouy on Feb 21, 2018
1) TRUE

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2) D

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3) A

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4) The ideal answer should include:
 Explain symbolic interactionist theory of violence with respect to group norms and systems.
 Explain functionalist theory of violence which emphasizes social conditions and bonds.
 Explain conflict theory of violence which stresses class exploitation.
 Compare and contrast the three explanations with respect to the particular kinds of violence they explain.

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5) FALSE

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6) B

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7) C

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8) The ideal answer should include:
 Explain basic tenets of differential association theory.
 Explain violence in the five ways articulated by the theory: interactions, techniques, definitions, life cycle, violence and nonviolence mechanisms.
 Apply theory to modern examples of violence.

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9) C

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10) B


Title: The largest single spill so far in United States waters occurred in 1989, when the Exxon oil tanker ...
Post by: lemalcolm on Feb 21, 2018
Such a godsend, you helped me and my friend big time