A(n) __________ is a group to which a person belongs and with which the person feels a sense of identity.
a. ingroup
b. outgroup
c. formal group
d. reference group
Question 2Although it took some time, the military is now one of the most gender egalitarian institutions in our country.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Verbal (spoken) language and __________ help us describe reality by sharing our experiences, feelings, and knowledge with others.
a. nonverbal (written or gestured) language
b. nonmaterial culture
c. technology
d. values
Question 4Sociologist __________ coined the terms ingroup and outgroup to describe people's feelings toward members of their own and other groups.
a. Emile Durkheim
b. Max Weber
c. William Graham Sumner
d. Charles H. Cooley
Question 5People have a lower tendency to accept authority as legitimate if they are economically or politically dependent on those who hold power. They may also accept authority more readily if it reflects other people's beliefs and values.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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