Tests Given to a Large Group of People to Identify

question 10

Short Answer

Tests given to a large group of people to identify a smaller group of people who are at a higher risk for a specific disease or condition are called ________.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Solidarity

Describes early societies based on similarities and independence.

Anomie

A state of normlessness where society fails to effectively regulate the expectations or behaviors of its members, often resulting in social instability and disintegration.

Collective Conscience

A set of shared beliefs, values, and moral attitudes that operate as a unifying force within society, according to Emile Durkheim.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the role of power disparities and social conflict in shaping social life.