Question 1

The types of jobs that sociologists do depend on their level of education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sociologists generally judge social processes as "good" or "bad."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

While walking down the street, Alana notices a homeless man. She thinks to herself, "That man must be homeless because he became unemployed. I'm sure that's because our local economy is so bad, and companies seem to be moving to other countries. He probably lost his family, too." Sociologists would say that Alana is using her ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociological imagination 
B)  psychological training 
C)  economic perspective 
D)  investigative abilities 
A)  sociological imagination 
B)  psychological training 
C)  economic perspective 
D)  investigative abilities

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of using micro-level analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important for understanding the basis for all social groups and organizations. 
B)  It is important for the study of processes and institutions in a society. 
C)  It helps explain how larger social forces shape everyday aspects of social life. 
D)  It helps explain the moral implications of social organizations. 
A)  It is important for understanding the basis for all social groups and organizations. 
B)  It is important for the study of processes and institutions in a society. 
C)  It helps explain how larger social forces shape everyday aspects of social life. 
D)  It helps explain the moral implications of social organizations.

Question 5

What are social processes? Provide at least two examples.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Social processes take

Question 6

Psychologists are most likely to study ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  human interaction 
B)  individual behavior and mental processes 
C)  the distribution of power 
D)  the way of life of a particular society 
A)  human interaction 
B)  individual behavior and mental processes 
C)  the distribution of power 
D)  the way of life of a particular society

Question 7

The examination of changes in women's status can only take place at the macro-level of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An environment includes everything that influences a social unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Briefly discuss what sociologists mean by the sociological imagination. Provide an example of its application.

Accepted Answer

Varies. It is the ability to see beyond

Question 10

According to the text, what two parts are essential to the study of our social world?

Accepted Answer

Varies. Social units

Question 11

According to the text, the changes in the institution of the family will not likely have an impact on religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A focus on individual or small-group interaction entails micro-level analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Jennifer and Tyrone have been dating for two years. They have decided to attend the same college together, so both move into the same dorm. In this example, "Jennifer and Tyrone" are a ______, and "moving in to the same dorm" is a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  social unit; social institution 
B)  social structure; social process 
C)  social process; social structure 
D)  social unit; social process 
A)  social unit; social institution 
B)  social structure; social process 
C)  social process; social structure 
D)  social unit; social process

Question 14

No social unit of our social world can stand alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A study that examines how elementary school children form cliques on the playground would constitute ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  micro-level research 
B)  meso-level research 
C)  macro-level research 
D)  mega-level research 
A)  micro-level research 
B)  meso-level research 
C)  macro-level research 
D)  mega-level research

Question 16

A ______ refers to one of the largest social units and includes a population of people, usually living within a specified geographic area, connected by common ideas and subject to a particular political authority.

Accepted Answer

A)  national society 
B)  dyad 
C)  social group 
D)  social institution 
A)  national society 
B)  dyad 
C)  social group 
D)  social institution

Question 17

Sociology is based on a few assumptions about the social world. Which of the following is not one of these assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are social by nature. 
B)  People live much of their lives in social groups. 
C)  Human behavior is determined by the supply of goods and services. 
D)  Conflict and change are inevitable features of groups. 
A)  People are social by nature. 
B)  People live much of their lives in social groups. 
C)  Human behavior is determined by the supply of goods and services. 
D)  Conflict and change are inevitable features of groups.

Question 18

According to the text, the smallest unit sociologists study is a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  triad 
B)  dyad 
C)  individual 
D)  community 
A)  triad 
B)  dyad 
C)  individual 
D)  community

Question 19

Briefly discuss the difference between sociology and psychology.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Sociology is the study of societ

Question 20

Interconnected parts of the social world ranging from small groups to entire societies are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  social units 
B)  social structures 
C)  social institutions 
D)  national societies 
A)  social units 
B)  social structures 
C)  social institutions 
D)  national societies

The types of jobs that sociologists do depend on their level of education.

Sociologists generally judge social processes as "good" or "bad."

Which of the following is an advantage of using micro-level analysis?

What are social processes? Provide at least two examples.

Psychologists are most likely to study ______.

The examination of changes in women's status can only take place at the macro-level of analysis.

An environment includes everything that influences a social unit.

Briefly discuss what sociologists mean by the sociological imagination. Provide an example of its application.

According to the text, what two parts are essential to the study of our social world?

According to the text, the changes in the institution of the family will not likely have an impact on religion.

A focus on individual or small-group interaction entails micro-level analysis.

Jennifer and Tyrone have been dating for two years. They have decided to attend the same college together, so both move into the same dorm. In this example, "Jennifer and Tyrone" are a , and "moving in to the same dorm" is a .

No social unit of our social world can stand alone.

A study that examines how elementary school children form cliques on the playground would constitute ______.

A ______ refers to one of the largest social units and includes a population of people, usually living within a specified geographic area, connected by common ideas and subject to a particular political authority.

Sociology is based on a few assumptions about the social world. Which of the following is not one of these assumptions?

According to the text, the smallest unit sociologists study is a(n) ______.

Briefly discuss the difference between sociology and psychology.

Interconnected parts of the social world ranging from small groups to entire societies are ______.

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

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, Freaks, 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 and Education: Institutionalizing Socialization

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Politics and Economics: Probing Power; Dissecting Distribution

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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Exam 1: Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

The types of jobs that sociologists do depend on their level of education.

Sociologists generally judge social processes as "good" or "bad."

Which of the following is an advantage of using micro-level analysis?

What are social processes? Provide at least two examples.

Psychologists are most likely to study ______.

The examination of changes in women's status can only take place at the macro-level of analysis.

An environment includes everything that influences a social unit.

Briefly discuss what sociologists mean by the sociological imagination. Provide an example of its application.

According to the text, what two parts are essential to the study of our social world?

According to the text, the changes in the institution of the family will not likely have an impact on religion.

A focus on individual or small-group interaction entails micro-level analysis.

Jennifer and Tyrone have been dating for two years. They have decided to attend the same college together, so both move into the same dorm. In this example, "Jennifer and Tyrone" are a ______, and "moving in to the same dorm" is a ______.

No social unit of our social world can stand alone.

A study that examines how elementary school children form cliques on the playground would constitute ______.

A ______ refers to one of the largest social units and includes a population of people, usually living within a specified geographic area, connected by common ideas and subject to a particular political authority.

Sociology is based on a few assumptions about the social world. Which of the following is not one of these assumptions?

According to the text, the smallest unit sociologists study is a(n) ______.

Briefly discuss the difference between sociology and psychology.

Interconnected parts of the social world ranging from small groups to entire societies are ______.

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

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, Freaks, 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 and Education: Institutionalizing Socialization

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Politics and Economics: Probing Power; Dissecting Distribution

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

Filters

Jennifer and Tyrone have been dating for two years. They have decided to attend the same college together, so both move into the same dorm. In this example, "Jennifer and Tyrone" are a , and "moving in to the same dorm" is a .