Which of the following terms reflects a concern with frugality, punctuality, and industry in everyday life as an avenue to a religious "state of grace"?

A) the Catholic connection
B) the Protestant ethic
C) the Islamic ethos
D) the Jewish tribute

Which of the following factors is (are) emphasized by solidarity theories of social movements?

A) resource mobilization
B) political opportunities
C) social control
D) all of these choices
E) none of these choices

Which of the following Native Studies concept refers to how the regeneration of uniquely Indigenous knowledge?

A) Politics of recognition
B) Cultural flourishing
C) Cognitive imperialism
D) Resurgence

In her research study, Tabitha is trying to understand the meanings her interviewees place on various types of new cell phone applications by putting herself in their situations and using the same applications. What would Weber call the research methodology Tabitha is employing?

A) Verstehen
B) structural analysis
C) functionalism
D) class consciousness

Which of the following statements about deviance is false?

A) Even the most aberrant or odd behavior may be understood if we understand the situation in which it occurs.
B) Most deviant actions are deviant regardless of the circumstances.
C) Definitions of what is considered deviant behavior may change over time.
D) Some actions are considered deviant only when certain people commit them.

Research has shown that majority of abused women

A) continue to put up with the abuse.
B) leave abusive relationships.
C) attack or murder their husbands.
D) join women's centers and fight against more abuse.

The difference between how family members think they communicate and how they really do communicate is often a major part of a family's problem.

When giving a death notification,you should

A) use vague statements about the death so as not to overwhelm a person.
B) use specific language so not to mislead or confuse the survivor.
C) go alone.
D) None of the above.

One of the major problems with slowing greenhouse gas emissions lies in the developing world, where many countries are just now starting to burn fossil fuels at the same rate as the industrialized world. Aside from the pollution produced, this is also a problem because there is not enough oil left for the world to burn it at its current rate. What do many people believe we need to solve this problem?

A) environmental racism
B) ecological footprints
C) a return to feudalism
D) sustainability

Poststructuralism grew out of postmodernism.