Sociologists Make an Effort to Do Many Things

question 3

Multiple Choice

Sociologists make an effort to do many things. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• A) understand and appreciate what is socially deviant as well as what is socially acceptable
• B) question the things everyone takes for granted
• C) compare social practices in their own society with those in other societies
• D) discover potential threats to their country's security and communicate these to the government
• E) discover or uncover information that provides new insight into what people think they know

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A situation where asymmetric information results in high-risk individuals being more likely to participate in agreements or contracts, to the detriment of one party.

Moral Hazard

The situation where one party is more likely to take risks because another party bears the consequences.

Incentives

Rewards or penalties that motivate individuals or entities to act in certain ways.

Hazardous Jobs

Occupations that pose significant risks of injury, illness, or death as a result of the work environment or tasks involved.