The family, religion, education, the economy, the government (politics), mass media, sports, science and medicine, and the military are all examples of __________.
a. social institutions
b. working groups
c. informal organizations
d. social associations
Question 2Late adulthood is generally considered to begin at age:
a. 50 b. 60.
c. 65 d. 75.
Question 3__________ refers to the process of collecting data while being part of the activities of the group that the researcher is studying.
a. The experiment b. Survey research
c. Participant observation d. Secondary analysis
Question 4A __________ is a set of organized beliefs and rules that establishes how a society will attempt to meet its basic social needs.
a. group
b. social organization
c. social institution
d. working group
Question 5According to the text, retirement:
a. involves the institutionalized separation of a person from an occupational position.
b. means the end of all income other than entitlement programs such as Social Security.
c. is a very positive status for most people who seldom refer to their former occupational status.
d. generally occurs at about age 55.
Question 6__________ is the study of social life in its natural setting: observing and interviewing people where they live, work, and play.
a. Survey b. Secondary analysis
c. Field research d. Experiment
Question 7A __________ is a highly structured group formed for the purpose of completing certain tasks or achieving specific goals.
a. secondary organization
b. formal organization
c. social institution
d. social organization
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