Which symbolic interactionist theory focuses primarily on how society responds to deviant behavior rather than on the behavior itself?

A hospital implements a new policy requiring that all hiring decisions be based solely on objective qualifications and credentials rather than personal connections to existing staff. This policy reflects Weber’s bureaucratic principle of:

The term “life chances” in sociology refers to:

Traditional Indian society, with its hereditary caste divisions that restrict social mobility and determine acceptable marriage partners, is an example of:

Miguel is experiencing severe chest pain and is rushed to a hospital where doctors stabilize his condition. Two weeks later, he receives a bill and files a claim with his insurance company. This scenario primarily involves which social institution?

When people view poverty primarily as the result of individual choices rather than economic conditions, they are adopting:

A hospital implements a standardized care protocol where each patient, regardless of their unique circumstances, receives exactly the same treatment steps, administered in precisely the same order, in exactly the same amount of time. This approach exemplifies which aspect of McDonaldization?

The Hadza people of Tanzania have maintained their traditional lifestyle for thousands of years, moving seasonally to follow game animals and gather berries, tubers, and honey. This group represents which type of society?

An anthropologist observes that while Maya villagers share the same language, clothing styles, and religious ceremonies, they organize themselves through specific family lineages and a council of elders. The shared language and ceremonies represent their __________, while the organizational structure reflects their __________.

One assumption of rational decision making is that the decision maker is not aware of all possible alternatives and consequences.