In Recent Years, Sociologists Who Study Deviance Have Learned That

question 15

Multiple Choice

In recent years, sociologists who study deviance have learned that they can measure the quantities of narcotics consumed by a community by testing its sewage before treatment. What part of the research process would the sociologists be carrying out when they visit the sewage treatment plant to test its sewage?

• A) analyzing data
• B) forming a hypothesis
• C) collecting data
• D) developing an operational definition

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Definitions:

Mental Imbalance

A state where there is a disruption or imbalance in an individual's emotional or mental stability.

Sternberg's Triangular

A theory proposing that love can be understood in terms of three components that form a triangle: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Commitment

A conscious decision that remains constant.

Intimacy

A feeling of closeness, mutual understanding, and mutual concern for each other’s welfare and happiness.