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Which social institution is responsible for disseminating news and information quickly in complex,modern societies?

A) family
B) religion
C) mass media
D) judicial

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An unintended,unrecognized consequence of an activity that helps some part of the social system is a called a _____ function.

A) macro
B) manifest
C) micro
D) latent

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Which sociological perspective argues that society is a system whose parts work together to keep it running smoothly?

Pooja is a senior in college with plans for attending medical school.To keep up her grades,she spends most nights and weekends studying and completing assignments.Brizy,Pooja's best friend and roommate,recently complained to Pooja: "You don't have time to hang out.It's been months since we've watched a movie together.We don't talk like we used to." Pooja wants to be a good student but that's keeping her from also being a good friend.She's frustrated by the fact that the demands of her roles as a student are,at least for now,incompatible with the roles of best friend.Pooja is experiencing

Describe Stanley Milgram's experiment involving obedience to authority.What significant conclusions about social influence does his research illustrate?

Which of the following may change over time?

Karl Marx is associated with the conflict perspective.

The intended,obvious consequence of an activity that is designed to help some part of the social system is a

What are the roles usually associated with the status of "college student" in the United States? Take a moment to consider your performance of "college student." In what ways do you conform to or deviate from these expectations?