A high school student acts bored in class and the teacher decides she is a bad student. This teacher discusses the student with other teachers who then treat that student as if she were a bad student. This describes the process of _____.
a. differential association
b. cultural transmission
c. labeling
d. weakening social bonds
Question 2The world population is currently seven billion people, and it is expected to grow to nine billion by 2050.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Social labeling theory focuses on who in society can determine that others are deviant and are able to apply sanctions. This aspect of social labeling theory makes it most associated with _____.
a. functionalism
b. social exchange theory
c. symbolic interactionism
d. the feminist theory
Question 4Birthrate, death rate, and migration are the three key factors that determine the size of the population.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5The perspective that uses a microsociological approach includes _____.
a. functionalism
b. conflict
c. symbolic interactionism
d. criminology
Question 6The original intent of the U.S. Census was to ensure the welfare system would have enough resources to meet the population's needs.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false