Question 1

The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the ________ and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nobles, peasants 
B)  bourgeoisie, proletariat 
C)  upper class, lower class 
D)  civilized, barbarians 
A)  nobles, peasants 
B)  bourgeoisie, proletariat 
C)  upper class, lower class 
D)  civilized, barbarians B

Question 2

Richard is researching the way that religious differences have led to conflicts among Iraqi Muslims. His research focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social statics 
B)  Social dynamics 
C)  Social elements 
D)  Socialization 
A)  Social statics 
B)  Social dynamics 
C)  Social elements 
D)  Socialization B

Question 3

According to the text, symbolic interaction theory is a macro-level theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Feminist theory focuses exclusively on micro-level processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Micro-level analysis considers the larger social context-national and global-within which a number of single social units reside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research methods work in tandem with sociological theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Statements regarding why and how facts relate to each other and the connection between those facts are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypotheses 
B)  Empirical knowledge 
C)  Theories 
D)  Levels of analysis 
A)  Hypotheses 
B)  Empirical knowledge 
C)  Theories 
D)  Levels of analysis

Question 8

Compare and contrast social statics and social dynamics. Provide one example of each.

Accepted Answer

Social statics and social dynamics are t

Question 9

Describe one of the five theoretical perspectives mentioned in the text and pose a question the perspective could address. Further, explain the critiques of that perspective. Do those critiques make the perspective useless? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

One of the five theoretical perspectives

Question 10

Theories are statements of how two or more facts relate to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the text, content analysis is unobtrusive, meaning the research does not influence the investigated subject by having direct contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A correlation occurs when there is no causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Allison is a sociologist who feels very strongly that every child should be given equal opportunities for a quality high school education because it is crucial for the child's future. However, after studying the topic scientifically, she discovers that the quality of a child's high school education plays no role whatsoever in the future of that child. What should she, as a scientist, do based on the rules of objectivity and ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never tell anyone about her original findings. 
B)  Share her findings with the public but change them first so they support her own viewpoint. 
C)  Release her findings as they are, even though they are not consistent with her personal views. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Never tell anyone about her original findings. 
B)  Share her findings with the public but change them first so they support her own viewpoint. 
C)  Release her findings as they are, even though they are not consistent with her personal views. 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

Concepts or ideas that vary in frequency or occurrence across people, times, or places are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spurious factors 
B)  Key concepts 
C)  Correlatives 
D)  Variables 
A)  Spurious factors 
B)  Key concepts 
C)  Correlatives 
D)  Variables

Question 15

Systematic observation is central in field studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Much of feminist theory has foundations in the functionalist perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare and contrast manifest and latent functions. Provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Manifest functions are the intended and

Question 18

According to the text, the Industrial Revolution led, in part, to the rise of sociology because:

Accepted Answer

A)  No one could explain why the old social structure was suddenly collapsing. 
B)  Karl Marx began arguing against the "have-nots." 
C)  The advent of mechanized labor made people less likely to rely on religion as a source of knowledge. 
D)  Those who had once been farmers had to pursue the social sciences when they found themselves out of work. 
A)  No one could explain why the old social structure was suddenly collapsing. 
B)  Karl Marx began arguing against the "have-nots." 
C)  The advent of mechanized labor made people less likely to rely on religion as a source of knowledge. 
D)  Those who had once been farmers had to pursue the social sciences when they found themselves out of work.

Question 19

Adam wants to study why men choose to go into nursing careers. He theorizes that men are heavily recruited into nursing because their physical strength and presence in hospitals benefits both patients and other hospital staff. Which theoretical perspective is Adam using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbolic interactionism 
B)  Rational choice theory 
C)  Structural functionalism 
D)  Conflict theory 
A)  Symbolic interactionism 
B)  Rational choice theory 
C)  Structural functionalism 
D)  Conflict theory

Question 20

According to the principles of symbolic interactionism, symbols not only allow relationships to exist, they also allow society to exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the and the .

Richard is researching the way that religious differences have led to conflicts among Iraqi Muslims. His research focuses on:

According to the text, symbolic interaction theory is a macro-level theory.

Feminist theory focuses exclusively on micro-level processes.

Micro-level analysis considers the larger social context-national and global-within which a number of single social units reside.

Research methods work in tandem with sociological theories.

Statements regarding why and how facts relate to each other and the connection between those facts are known as:

Compare and contrast social statics and social dynamics. Provide one example of each.

Describe one of the five theoretical perspectives mentioned in the text and pose a question the perspective could address. Further, explain the critiques of that perspective. Do those critiques make the perspective useless? Why or why not?

Theories are statements of how two or more facts relate to each other.

According to the text, content analysis is unobtrusive, meaning the research does not influence the investigated subject by having direct contact.

A correlation occurs when there is no causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Concepts or ideas that vary in frequency or occurrence across people, times, or places are known as:

Systematic observation is central in field studies.

Much of feminist theory has foundations in the functionalist perspective.

Compare and contrast manifest and latent functions. Provide examples of each.

According to the text, the Industrial Revolution led, in part, to the rise of sociology because:

Adam wants to study why men choose to go into nursing careers. He theorizes that men are heavily recruited into nursing because their physical strength and presence in hospitals benefits both patients and other hospital staff. Which theoretical perspective is Adam using?

According to the principles of symbolic interactionism, symbols not only allow relationships to exist, they also allow society to exist.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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Exam 2: Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the ________ and the ________.

Richard is researching the way that religious differences have led to conflicts among Iraqi Muslims. His research focuses on:

According to the text, symbolic interaction theory is a macro-level theory.

Feminist theory focuses exclusively on micro-level processes.

Micro-level analysis considers the larger social context-national and global-within which a number of single social units reside.

Research methods work in tandem with sociological theories.

Statements regarding why and how facts relate to each other and the connection between those facts are known as:

Compare and contrast social statics and social dynamics. Provide one example of each.

Describe one of the five theoretical perspectives mentioned in the text and pose a question the perspective could address. Further, explain the critiques of that perspective. Do those critiques make the perspective useless? Why or why not?

Theories are statements of how two or more facts relate to each other.

According to the text, content analysis is unobtrusive, meaning the research does not influence the investigated subject by having direct contact.

A correlation occurs when there is no causal relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Concepts or ideas that vary in frequency or occurrence across people, times, or places are known as:

Systematic observation is central in field studies.

Much of feminist theory has foundations in the functionalist perspective.

Compare and contrast manifest and latent functions. Provide examples of each.

According to the text, the Industrial Revolution led, in part, to the rise of sociology because:

Adam wants to study why men choose to go into nursing careers. He theorizes that men are heavily recruited into nursing because their physical strength and presence in hospitals benefits both patients and other hospital staff. Which theoretical perspective is Adam using?

According to the principles of symbolic interactionism, symbols not only allow relationships to exist, they also allow society to exist.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the and the .