The term generalized otherrefers to
a. our ideal of a person.
b. our perception of how people in general think of us.
c. role models.
d. the certainty that no one likes us.
Question 2One characteristic of all religions is their use of _____, such a fish, to provide identity and create social solidarity for their members.
a. the same symbols
b. one of three symbols
c. words rather than symbols
d. symbols
Question 3There are a variety of ways to approach deviance. _____ look for answers within individuals, such as a possible genetic predisposition to deviance.
a. All sociologists
b. Conflict theorists
c. Sociobiologists
d. Psychologists
Question 4Mead stressed that we cannot think without _____, and that _____ gives us our symbols (language).
a. society; reading
b. symbols; reading
c. symbols; society
d. society; instinct
Question 5Christian heads of state carried out bloody crusades for _____to try to wrest control of what they called the Holy Land from the Muslims.
a. 10 years
b. 100 years
c. three centuries
d. seven centuries
Question 6_____ refers to prejudice and discrimination based on race.
a. Contact theory
b. Racism
c. Institutional discrimination
d. Unintended discrimination
Question 7The motorcycle policeman appeared out of nowhere and pulled Teresa over for speeding. He was friendly and businesslike as he stood by Teresa's open window and issued her a 250 ticket. This is an example of a
a. negative sanction.
b. neutral sanction.
c. positive sanction.
d. street crime.
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