Ashift in the characteristics of culture and society is referred to by sociologists as
a) social change
b) social integration
c) the social imperative
d) social strain

The correct answer is -

A) social change.

Explanation:

Social change can be described as significant change in behavioral patterns, norms as well as cultural values of society over time. This means that it is a shift in the characteristic features of culture and society.



Thus, option A) is the right answer.

starchy vegetables are high in carbohydrates.

starchy vegetables contain more carbohydrates than non-starchy vegetables.

explanation:

there are two primary categories of carbohydrates, essentially differentiated on the basis of their carbohydrate content (which is in the form of starch - a complex carbohydrate):

those vegetables which contain little amounts of starch are termed as non-starchy vegetables, and some examples include: artichokes, broccoli and bean sprouts.

vegetables high in their starch content are distinguished as starchy vegetables, and some examples include: potatoes, chickpeas and corn.