A Criticism of the Symbolic Interactionists Is That They

question 21

Multiple Choice

A criticism of the symbolic interactionists is that they:

• A) view religion as an opiate to people.
• B) attach too much credence to Marx's concept of false consciousness.
• C) ignore the positive effect of religion on physical and emotional health.
• D) overlook the ways that religion promotes social inequality at the macro level.
• E) believe that religion is indispensable to leading a good life.

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A terrestrial mollusk with a soft, unsegmented body, typically lacking a visible shell.

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Invertebrate animals with an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Jointed Appendages

Parts extending from the body of an organism (such as legs, antennae, or wings) that have joints, allowing for movement.

Ventral Nerve Cord

A major nerve cord found in the ventral (front) side of invertebrates, such as insects and worms, which functions in signal transmission.