Midori attends nursing school so that she can work in health care. Merton would consider this a __________ function of Midori’s education.

 __________ states that societies develop social structures, or institutions, that persist because they play a part in helping society survive. These institutions include the family, education, government, religion, and the economy.

The first step in the “conventional” research model is to __________.

​The significant difference between childhood socialization and adult socialization is that ____________________________.

After having successfully negotiated an important business contract with a major client, Jocelyn’s boss congratulated her and promised her a significant pay raise. In this situation, Jocelyn is receiving what sociologists term a(n) __________.

The parent–adolescent conflict tends to be about politics the majority of the time.

Which finding is true and supported by research about same-sex parented families?

Pressure to conform in adolescence is increased in order to avoid ______.

Which is the most commonly diagnosed specific learning disorder that influences reading achievement?

What impact does peer victimization have on mental health in adolescents?