Each of us is a member of various subgroups throughout our lives. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of subgroups?

A. Subgroups provide members with relatively complete values and patterns of behaviour.
B. Subgroups establish group boundaries by their specialised vocabulary.
C. Subgroups may have unique nonverbal symbols such as clothing style to give members a sense of identity.
D. Subgroups tend to be ‘stigmatised’ by the mainstream cultures and live in isolated regions.

D. Subgroups tend to be ‘stigmatised’ by the mainstream cultures and live in isolated regions.

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Thomas Edison introduced a recording-playback device in the

A) 1850s. B) 1870s. C) 1890s. D) 1920s.

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Originally developed to focus on news, politics, and societal trends, many talk radio stations devolved into emphasizing all of the following EXCEPT

A) controversial and often wacky or vitriolic, personalities. B) humor, including call-in comedy competitions. C) self-help, heath and relationship advice. D) sports boosterism and trivia.

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