Author Question: Some college students have joined together to form a rock band. This band consists of people who ... (Read 244 times)

asmith134

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
Some college students have joined together to form a rock band. This band consists of people who have similar interests and a passion for rock music. This group is an example of a(n) ________.
 
  a. subculture
  b. interest group
  c. anomie
  d. ethnic group

Question 2

What is the difference between the way in which laypeople and sociologists view deviant behaviors?
 
  a. Sociologists view behaviors or characteristics as being deviant, while laypeople consider a behavior to be deviant only when some group so defines it.
  b. Sociologists view deviance as relative, while laypeople view deviance in an absolute way by comparing it with some fixed standards.
  c. Sociologists consider deviance to be a healthy group characteristic, while laypeople dislike and reproach deviance.
  d. Sociologists suggest that deviant behaviors are universal, while laypeople insist that deviance can be understood only within the context of the norms and values of a particular culture.



lcapri7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library