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1. Introduction to Sociology(0)

What is Sociology
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History of Sociology
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Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
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2. Research Methods in Sociology(0)

Basics of Research
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Understanding Research Findings
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Research Methods in Sociology
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3. Culture(0)

What is Culture
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Ethnocentrism vs. Cultural Relativism
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Categories of Culture
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Elements of Culture
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4. Society and Social Interaction(0)

What is a Society
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Types of Societies
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Theoretical Perspectives on Society
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5. Socialization and the Life Course(0)

What is Socialization?
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Theories of Socialization
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Major Stages of the Life Course
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Resocialization and Total Institutions
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6. Groups and Organizations(0)

Groups, Networks, and Organizations
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Types of Groups
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Social Networks
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Group Size and Structure
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The Effect of Groups
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Formal Organizations
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7. Media and Technology(0)

What is Media?
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Evolution of Media
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8. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control(0)

Deviance and Social Control
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Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance
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Crime in the United States
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9. Social Stratification in the U.S.(0)

What is Social Stratification?
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Systems of Social Stratification
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Social Stratification in the U.S.
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Dimensions of Social Inequality
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Theoretical Perspectives of Stratification
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10. Global Inequality(0)

Defining Global Inequality
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13. Relationships, Marriage, and Family(0)

Defining Family
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Theoretical Perspectives on Family
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Mate Selection
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Lines of Descent and Residency
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14. Education(0)

History of Education in the US
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Theoretical Perspectives on Education
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Types of Schools and School Choice
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Issues in U.S. Education
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15. Religion(0)

Religion
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16. Government and Politics(0)

Power & Authority
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Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Politics
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Forms of Government
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17. Work and Economy(0)

Historic Role of the Economy
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Sectors of the Economy
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Economic Systems
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18. Health and Medicine(0)

Health and Society
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Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
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19. Urbanization, Population, and Environment(0)

Population Growth
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20. Social Movements and Social Change(0)

Collective Behavior
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8. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Crime in the United States

8. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Crime in the United States : Videos & Practice Problems

Video Lessons Practice Worksheet

20 problems

Problem 1Multiple Choice

Which category includes offenses involving violence or threats directed at individuals?

Problem 2Multiple Choice

A person illegally enters a closed electronics store intending to steal laptops. Which offense best describes this act?

Problem 3Multiple Choice

Which category best fits illegal gambling and prostitution?

Problem 4Multiple Choice

Which characteristic defines violent crimes in sociological classifications?

Problem 5Multiple Choice

Spray-painting graffiti on a public building is most accurately classified as what type of offense?

Problem 6Multiple Choice

Aggravated assault is classified under which major crime category?

Problem 7Multiple Choice

A suspect threatens a cashier with a weapon while stealing money. How is this offense best classified?

Problem 8Multiple Choice

What do reported crime rates primarily measure in the United States?

Problem 9Multiple Choice

Why can arrest rates increase even when serious crime remains stable?

Problem 10Multiple Choice

Sociologists linked the 2020 increase in violent crime partly to which social condition?

Problem 11Multiple Choice

Why should sociologists interpret arrest statistics cautiously?

Problem 12Multiple Choice

At what life stage do arrest rates typically peak?

Problem 13Multiple Choice

A neighborhood receives intensive patrols and stricter enforcement because of concentrated poverty. Which factor is influencing arrest disparities?

Problem 14Multiple Choice

How can higher rates of single-parent households contribute to increased adolescent deviance?

Problem 15Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains higher Black arrest rates in the United States?

Problem 16Multiple Choice

Which crimes are especially vulnerable to underreporting in official statistics?

Problem 17Multiple Choice

A city increases traffic patrols and traffic-related arrests rise sharply. What conclusion is most appropriate?

Problem 18Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes U.S. property crime trends since 1990?

Problem 19Multiple Choice

A researcher wants data on crimes never reported to police. Which approach would best address this limitation?

Problem 20Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the sociological understanding of crime in the United States?

Theoretical Perspectives on Deviance Practice Problems What is Social Stratification? Practice Problems

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