UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL PROBLEMS 5TH EDITION By M. MORGAN - Test Bank
1. According to
the textbook, which element of a social problem refers to the real existence
of a social condition?
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2. Some theorists
believe that drug abuse is a social problem only if it is perceived by
society to diminish the quality of human life. What is the focus of this
perspective?
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3. What is a
social problem?
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4. A small group
of individuals believe that cigarette smoking should be banned from public
places. What would they be engaging in?
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5. Which
theoretical approach argues that solutions to social problems involve
strengthening the norms against it?
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6. Which of the
following is an ascribed status?
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7. Clients,
customers, employers and their employees, are examples of which types of
groups?
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8. Which of the
following is defined as two or more people who have a common identity,
interact, and form a social relationship?
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9. Which of the
following is an achieved status?
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10. Which of the
following describes a master status?
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11. A role is a
set of rights, obligations, and expectations. What is a role associated with?
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12. Which type of
group is characterized by impersonal and formal interaction?
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13. Your
classmates may be best described as being which of the following?
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