The concept oligopoly refers to
a. any corporation with more than 1 billion in sales.
b. the largest company in a particular field.
c. domination of a market by a few producers.
d. a large company operating in all three economic sectors.
Question 2The medicalization of deviance has promoted a much more humane treatment of deviants
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 3Sociologists have consistently found that as social class standing decreases, the rate of mental illness tends to increase.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 4The medicalization of deviance involves a redefinition of the character of the deviant from evil to sick.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 5The medicalization of deviance has replaced cops in blue coats with cops in white coats
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 6A conglomerate is
a. a giant corporation composed of many smaller corporations.
b. a corporation in the manufacturing sector.
c. a corporation engaged in both legal and illegal activity.
d. any company that completely dominates a market.
Question 7Many sociologists find labeling theory a more useful way to understand psychological disorders.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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