Conflict theorists operate under the premise that conflict among humans is
A. dysfunctional.
B. unavoidable.
C. interpreted.
D. avoidable.
Ques. 2A recent report by the Department of Health and Human Services concluded that children in stepfamilies face risks similar to those found for children in single-parent families, including
A. experiencing behavioral problems.
B. suffering from depression.
C. being less likely to do well in school.
D. all of the above.
Ques. 3The ________ trajectory of death is one in which the transition from life to death takes an extended period of time, such as with some types of cancer, diabetes, or other progressive illnesses or diseases.
A) lingering
B) expected quick
C) unexpected quick
D) unexpected lingering
Ques. 4On the grounds of a woman's right to privacy, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in ____ that the state's interest in preserving the life of a fetus occurs only when it is viable.
A. 1927
B. 1945
C. 1973
D. 1998
Ques. 5Mr. and Mrs. Carlton were happily married for several years. Gradually though, Mrs. Carlton felt that the burden of chores in the household fell more and more on her. She began thinking of filing for divorce.
She weighs the fact that her husband is a very romantic man and makes a good living. Mrs. Carlton is thinking like a(an) ________ theorist.
A. conflict
B. exchange
C. functional
D. macro-level
Ques. 6Which theorists operate under the premise that individuals and groups use violence to advance their own agendas?
A. symbolic interactionists
B. functionalists
C. structural functionalists
D. conflict
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