Question 1

Dependency theory emphasizes the importance of core, semiperipheral, and peripheral nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the text, which theory developed in response to the inadequacies of modernization theory and the political injustices that resulted from policies based on it?

Accepted Answer

A) neomodernization theory 
B) dependency theory 
C)  world systems theory 
D)  neocolonial dependency theory 
A) neomodernization theory 
B) dependency theory 
C)  world systems theory 
D)  neocolonial dependency theory

Question 3

Harlequin Canada is a very successful publisher and is increasing global sales through the purchase of and integration of digital readers and eBooks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When significant numbers of young people in Country X give up on their traditional beliefs and practices and embrace Western values, which theorists would conclude that the country is moving in the right direction?

Accepted Answer

A) modernization theorists 
B) pro-capitalist theorists 
C)  neodevelopment theorists 
D)  bootstrap theorists 
A) modernization theorists 
B) pro-capitalist theorists 
C)  neodevelopment theorists 
D)  bootstrap theorists

Question 5

What label has been given to the cultural influence exerted by the United States around the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Americanization 
B) U.S. imperialism 
C)  cultural control 
D)  globalization 
A) Americanization 
B) U.S. imperialism 
C)  cultural control 
D)  globalization

Question 6

According to modernization theorists, why are developing countries economically disadvantaged?

Accepted Answer

A) Restrictions on economic development exist. 
B) They have not yet adopted Western values. 
C)  Liberalism has thwarted economic development. 
D)  There is not enough local governance. 
A) Restrictions on economic development exist. 
B) They have not yet adopted Western values. 
C)  Liberalism has thwarted economic development. 
D)  There is not enough local governance.

Question 7

According to modernization theory, which societal characteristics are necessary for development?

Accepted Answer

A) openness to change 
B) values embracing entrepreneurship 
C)  values embracing cooperation 
D)  an impoverished environment 
A) openness to change 
B) values embracing entrepreneurship 
C)  values embracing cooperation 
D)  an impoverished environment

Question 8

Which type of theorists blame developing societies for their own lack of development?

Accepted Answer

A) stratification theorists 
B) underdevelopment theorists 
C)  dependency theorists 
D)  modernization theorists 
A) stratification theorists 
B) underdevelopment theorists 
C)  dependency theorists 
D)  modernization theorists

Question 9

Globalization is social reality that is closely entwined with many sociological concepts and theories. According to the text, which of the following is noted as the most important concept to consider when examining globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) social inequality 
B) social justice 
C)  environmental activism 
D)  social activism 
A) social inequality 
B) social justice 
C)  environmental activism 
D)  social activism

Question 10

According to the text, what has happened to manufacturing jobs under the influence of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) They have steadily increased around the world. 
B) They have remained in developed countries. 
C)  They have been reduced due to technological investment. 
D)  They have moved into low-wage countries. 
A) They have steadily increased around the world. 
B) They have remained in developed countries. 
C)  They have been reduced due to technological investment. 
D)  They have moved into low-wage countries.

Question 11

Globalization has effectively abolished the reality of social inequality across the world's populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain dependency theory's contention that the greed of rich countries is a source of increasing impoverishment of the poorer nations and their people.

Accepted Answer

Industrialized nations exploit other cou

Question 13

According to the text, what aspect of globalization has most facilitated terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A) improved communication technologies 
B) increased speed and frequency of travel 
C)  Americanization 
D)  homogenization 
A) improved communication technologies 
B) increased speed and frequency of travel 
C)  Americanization 
D)  homogenization

Question 14

Globalization can affect people's health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If the world's population were to shrink to 100 people, which of the following proportional statements would reflect the social condition of those 100 people?

Accepted Answer

A) Thirty people could afford to own an automobile. 
B) Sixty-six people would have access to clean, safe drinking water. 
C)  Seventy people would be literate. 
D)  Twenty people would own 80 percent of the world's wealth. 
A) Thirty people could afford to own an automobile. 
B) Sixty-six people would have access to clean, safe drinking water. 
C)  Seventy people would be literate. 
D)  Twenty people would own 80 percent of the world's wealth.

Question 16

Are the changes that are occurring due to globalization for the better or for the worse of our society? Support your answer with examples.

Accepted Answer

The changes occurring due to globalizati

Question 17

According to the text, how long has globalization existed?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 years 
B) 50 years 
C)  100 years 
D)  thousands of years 
A) 10 years 
B) 50 years 
C)  100 years 
D)  thousands of years

Question 18

The notion of individual merit is a key aspect of neoliberalism. The text notes that the "fittest" will rise to positions of power and management that require specific expertise and skills and that the weak will accept lesser positons in the productive schema of a nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define, discuss, and compare modernization theory, dependency theory, and world systems theory relative to globalization.

Accepted Answer

Economic growth, technological innovatio

Question 20

Which of the following historical events of the 19th century is/are credited as laying the foundations for modern globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) industrialization 
B) European exploration 
C)  technological developments 
D)  scientific and cultural advancements of the Enlightenment 
A) industrialization 
B) European exploration 
C)  technological developments 
D)  scientific and cultural advancements of the Enlightenment

Dependency theory emphasizes the importance of core, semiperipheral, and peripheral nations.

According to the text, which theory developed in response to the inadequacies of modernization theory and the political injustices that resulted from policies based on it?

Harlequin Canada is a very successful publisher and is increasing global sales through the purchase of and integration of digital readers and eBooks.

When significant numbers of young people in Country X give up on their traditional beliefs and practices and embrace Western values, which theorists would conclude that the country is moving in the right direction?

What label has been given to the cultural influence exerted by the United States around the world?

According to modernization theorists, why are developing countries economically disadvantaged?

According to modernization theory, which societal characteristics are necessary for development?

Which type of theorists blame developing societies for their own lack of development?

Globalization is social reality that is closely entwined with many sociological concepts and theories. According to the text, which of the following is noted as the most important concept to consider when examining globalization?

According to the text, what has happened to manufacturing jobs under the influence of globalization?

Globalization has effectively abolished the reality of social inequality across the world's populations.

Explain dependency theory's contention that the greed of rich countries is a source of increasing impoverishment of the poorer nations and their people.

According to the text, what aspect of globalization has most facilitated terrorism?

Globalization can affect people's health.

If the world's population were to shrink to 100 people, which of the following proportional statements would reflect the social condition of those 100 people?

Are the changes that are occurring due to globalization for the better or for the worse of our society? Support your answer with examples.

According to the text, how long has globalization existed?

The notion of individual merit is a key aspect of neoliberalism. The text notes that the "fittest" will rise to positions of power and management that require specific expertise and skills and that the weak will accept lesser positons in the productive schema of a nation.

Define, discuss, and compare modernization theory, dependency theory, and world systems theory relative to globalization.

Which of the following historical events of the 19th century is/are credited as laying the foundations for modern globalization?

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Social Inequality in Canadian Society

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, Gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

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Canadian Families: Past, Present, and Future

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Exam 15: Globalization: the Interconnected World

Dependency theory emphasizes the importance of core, semiperipheral, and peripheral nations.

According to the text, which theory developed in response to the inadequacies of modernization theory and the political injustices that resulted from policies based on it?

Harlequin Canada is a very successful publisher and is increasing global sales through the purchase of and integration of digital readers and eBooks.

When significant numbers of young people in Country X give up on their traditional beliefs and practices and embrace Western values, which theorists would conclude that the country is moving in the right direction?

What label has been given to the cultural influence exerted by the United States around the world?

According to modernization theorists, why are developing countries economically disadvantaged?

According to modernization theory, which societal characteristics are necessary for development?

Which type of theorists blame developing societies for their own lack of development?

Globalization is social reality that is closely entwined with many sociological concepts and theories. According to the text, which of the following is noted as the most important concept to consider when examining globalization?

According to the text, what has happened to manufacturing jobs under the influence of globalization?

Globalization has effectively abolished the reality of social inequality across the world's populations.

Explain dependency theory's contention that the greed of rich countries is a source of increasing impoverishment of the poorer nations and their people.

According to the text, what aspect of globalization has most facilitated terrorism?

Globalization can affect people's health.

If the world's population were to shrink to 100 people, which of the following proportional statements would reflect the social condition of those 100 people?

Are the changes that are occurring due to globalization for the better or for the worse of our society? Support your answer with examples.

According to the text, how long has globalization existed?

The notion of individual merit is a key aspect of neoliberalism. The text notes that the "fittest" will rise to positions of power and management that require specific expertise and skills and that the weak will accept lesser positons in the productive schema of a nation.

Define, discuss, and compare modernization theory, dependency theory, and world systems theory relative to globalization.

Which of the following historical events of the 19th century is/are credited as laying the foundations for modern globalization?

Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

Applying Sociological Research Methods

I Am Canadian: What Is Canadian Culture

Socialization: the Self and Social Identity

Social Inequality in Canadian Society

Mass Media: Living in the Electronic Age

Sex, Gender, and Sexualities: Deconstructing Dualisms

Race and Ethnicity: Defining Ourselves and Others

Canadian Families: Past, Present, and Future

Learning What Is True: Religion, Science, and Education

Social Control, Deviance, and Crime

Health and Illness: Is It Lifestyle, or Something More

Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

Going Green: Environmental Sociology

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