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What do sociologists call a collection of people who happen to be in the same space at the same time but share little else in common.

​A(n) __________ is an alliance created in an attempt to reach a shared objective or goal.​

​__________ are based on technology that mechanizes production. New technologies, such as cars, computers, electric lights, stereos, and cell phones, are products of these societies.

​__________ seeks to return offenders to the community as law-abiding citizens by providing therapy or vocational or educational training. Offenders are treated, not punished, so that they will not continue their criminal activity.

Which of these is not generally considered a component of the social structure?

​A football coach who always plays the “tough guy” role in the presence of the players on his team feels comfortable showing emotional frailties when he is at home. This illustrates what sociologist Erving Goffman called __________ behavior.

Women with blue eyes, people who wear contact lenses, people over 7 feet tall, and college men who belong to a fraternity are each an example of a(n) __________.

​The __________ is compiled by the FBI and is the major source of information on crimes reported in the United States.

Members of a country club, sorority or fraternity, or even a group of friends share values and beliefs and are aware of those whom they believe are like them. Sociologists term this awareness __________. ​

Which statement about glutamate and DA in regard to symptoms associated with schizophrenia is true?