MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 219: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 219

1. Social institutions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

  • A. Social networks
  • B. Families
  • C. Schools
  • D. Churches

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Social institutions are a complex of roles, norms, and values organized into a relatively stable form that contributes to social order by governing the behavior of people. Families, schools, and churches are all examples of social institutions (choices B, C, and D can be eliminated), while social networks are not (choice A is not a social institution and is the correct answer choice).

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