True story: The mainstream media channel NBC insisted on saying “Pyeongchang” incorrectly when referring to the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics. The correct pronunciation is “Pi-yong-ch-ah-ng” (like the “ah” sound when the doctor says to open your mouth). However, NBC kept pronouncing it “Pi-yong-ch-ay-ng” (rhymes with “slang” or “twang”). Chairman of NBC Broadcasting Mark Lazarus said in November 2017 that the way they were pronouncing it is “cleaner.” This statement is an example of:

TYPES OF SOCIETIES, SOCIAL CHANGE AGENTS, DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, THEORIES, & THEORISTS

Santana is a student studying abroad in Italy. When he is introduced to his host families, the families kiss him on both cheeks. When Santana’s host brother introduces himself and kisses Santana on both cheeks, Santana pulls back in surprise. Where he is from, unless they are romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. Santana’s response is an example of:

“The more students read for class, the better their grades will be.” In this hypothesis, what would the grades be described as? 

A sociologist wants to find out how couples who have been married for only 1-2 years define “romance” in comparison to couples who have been married for 10 years. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using? 

Which of these statements about case studies is FALSE?

Which of these statements is FALSE? 

The biggest impact of the Civil War on the South was:

Congress never passed the Wilmot Proviso.

What does the “anaconda strategy” refer to?