In the United States, the Fear of Contracting AIDS Has

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the fear of contracting AIDS has likely led to changes in sexual behavior among both homosexuals and heterosexuals. Which sociological perspective would focus on these changes in sexual relationships?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept crucial in cognitive development of infants.

Conservation

Conservation refers to the principle in cognitive psychology that certain physical characteristics of objects remain the same even when their outward appearance changes.

Ego Centrism

A cognitive bias where an individual perceives, interprets, and judges the world primarily from their own perspective.

Secure Attachment

A healthy attachment style established in early life, characterized by trust, a sense of security, and a positive view of self and others.