Suppose That You Are Walking Alone to Work, and You

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are walking alone to work, and you notice a man crawling on the ground alongside a building, holding a gun. He is clearly up to no good. In which of the following cases would you be MOST likely to do something about it (such as call 911) ?

• A)When no one else is around and you are in a rush
• B)When no one else is around and you are NOT in a rush
• C)When a lot of other people are around and you are in a rush
• D)When a lot of other people are around and you are NOT in a rush

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Definitions:

Functional Unity

The concept that all aspects of a society or system work together in an interrelated manner to ensure stability and continuity.

Robert Merton

An influential American sociologist known for developing theories on social structure, anomie, and for the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, among other contributions to sociology.

Societal Community

A group of people who share common values, traditions, and behaviors, forming a cohesive unit within a larger society.

Integrative

Approaches or methods that combine different theories, practices, or systems into a unified whole.