Author Question: Frank, Jim, Martha and Louise occupy the same apartment, sharing routine chores such as cooking, ... (Read 88 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Frank, Jim, Martha and Louise occupy the same apartment, sharing routine chores such as cooking, cleaning and laundry. Each contributes a share of their earnings to pay utilities and food costs. Sociologists would describe this group as a ________.

A) family
B) household
C) patriarchy
D) clan

Question 2

During the Rodney King trial, the people of Los Angeles were at a heightened state of stress and frustration, especially the African American population.

When the police officers accused of brutality against King were found not guilty, the city erupted into a full-scale riot. The not guilty verdict would qualify as being a(n) ________.
A) background condition
B) precipitating event
C) ultimate cause
D) environmental stimulus