Individuals who obey the conventions, mores, and rules of their cultures are already acting ethically. No further philosophical reflection is required. Philosophical ethics distinguishes what people do value from what they should value. What people do value and should value is, for all practical purposes, the same. Philosophical ethics is too abstract to be useful in everyday life situations. Following the mores and customs of one's culture is a more dependable way to make moral decisions.

Most sociologists agree that: a. culture is central in shaping gender roles, but only in preliterate societies. b. biological factors have some influence, but cultural factors are more important determinants of gender roles. c. biological factors are influential in determining gender roles, but only in industrial or complex societies. d. biological factors only explain differences between men and women with regard to aggression and disease. e. there is no difference between the influences of culture or biology on the development of gender roles, as they are unpredictable.

Population parameters are difficult to calculate due to

The federal reserve is responsible for overseeing all a. income tax refunds b. changes in tax policies c. government spending d. depository institutions