Although human beings are biologically programmed to eat, drink, sleep, and engage in sexual activity, genetics play the primary role in influencing how these drives are met.
a. true
b. false
Question 2Asch's experiment with subjects comparing the length of lines drawn on cards examined how the group affects the individual's convictions.
a. true
b. false
Question 3Altruistic suicide happens when close ties to the group are lost as a result of a sudden change and with them are lost the regulative functions the group has provided.
a. true
b. false
Question 4Egoistic suicide is when an individual is totally group-oriented and kills him/herself for the good of the group.
a. true
b. false
Question 5Ritzer was the sociologist whose studies showed that groups affect the probability of suicide.
a. true
b. false
Question 6Max Weber argued that the dehumanization of society that would accompany modern society would be caused by loss of social solidarity.
a. true
b. false
Question 7It is critical that members of secondary groups share common values and beliefs.
a. true
b. false