The Adage,"There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

question 12

Multiple Choice

The adage,"There is no such thing as a free lunch," is used to illustrate the principle that

• A)goods are scarce.
• B)people face tradeoffs.
• C)income must be earned.
• D)households face many decisions.

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Definitions:

Sociological Research

the study of social behaviors, institutions, and functions using various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to improve understanding of social structures and processes.

Labeling Theory

The theory that society creates deviance by identifying and labeling certain actions or behaviors as deviant.

Constructionist Theories

Constructionist theories propose that reality and knowledge are constructed through interactions among people, shaped by social, cultural, and historical contexts.

Control Theory

in sociology, it explains conformity as a result of the controls or restrictions society imposes on individuals to prevent deviant behavior.