Question 1

Which of these types of collective behavior tends to persist over time longer than the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  fads 
B)  fashions 
C)  social movements 
D)  riots 
A)  fads 
B)  fashions 
C)  social movements 
D)  riots

Question 2

For those opposed to permitting the self-selection of more than one race in the U.S. Census, an important argument is that

Accepted Answer

A)  most people don't really know what race they are. 
B)  there is no such thing as race, so multiracial makes no sense. 
C)  identifying as multiracial reduces the strength of numbers of already underrepresented minority groups. 
D)  younger people are more likely to identify as multiracial than older people. 
A)  most people don't really know what race they are. 
B)  there is no such thing as race, so multiracial makes no sense. 
C)  identifying as multiracial reduces the strength of numbers of already underrepresented minority groups. 
D)  younger people are more likely to identify as multiracial than older people.

Question 3

Discuss how the U.S. compares to other countries in terms of infant mortality. What are the key causes of the
U.S. infant mortality rate?

Accepted Answer

The United States has a higher infant mo

Question 4

Malthus considered sexual abstinence to be a on population growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  preventive check 
B)  positive check 
C)  positive influence 
D)  source of decline 
A)  preventive check 
B)  positive check 
C)  positive influence 
D)  source of decline

Question 5

Immigrants once settled almost entirely in a small number of cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following groups are indigenous to what is now the US?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whites and Africans 
B)  Africans and Chinese 
C)  Mexicans and American Indians 
D)  American Indians and Africans 
A)  Whites and Africans 
B)  Africans and Chinese 
C)  Mexicans and American Indians 
D)  American Indians and Africans

Question 7

What is modernization; how does modernization theory explain social change?

Accepted Answer

Modernization refers to the process of s

Question 8

People who live in Chinatown, Little Italy, and Little Havana are all examples of what Gans termed .

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic villagers 
B)  cosmopolites 
C)  the trapped 
D)  the "other" 
A)  ethnic villagers 
B)  cosmopolites 
C)  the trapped 
D)  the "other"

Question 9

The birthrate for the United States is approximately births per 1000 people now, lower than at any other time in U.S. history.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  8 
C)  14 
D)  9 
A)  5 
B)  8 
C)  14 
D)  9

Question 10

According to the text, some groups of people are likely to be undercounted by the Census for various reasons. Why does this matter?

Accepted Answer

A)  The original purpose of the Census was to determine the gross capital product more accurately. 
B)  The Census is used to apportion representation in government as fairly as possible. 
C)  Without an accurate population count, it is not possible to provide welfare programs. 
D)  The U.S. standing in the world is determined in part on the size of our population. 
A)  The original purpose of the Census was to determine the gross capital product more accurately. 
B)  The Census is used to apportion representation in government as fairly as possible. 
C)  Without an accurate population count, it is not possible to provide welfare programs. 
D)  The U.S. standing in the world is determined in part on the size of our population.

Question 11

Stage two of the demographic transition is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high birthrate but a declining death rate. 
B)  declining birthrates and death rates. 
C)  high birthrates and death rates. 
D)  a high death rate and declining birthrate. 
A)  a high birthrate but a declining death rate. 
B)  declining birthrates and death rates. 
C)  high birthrates and death rates. 
D)  a high death rate and declining birthrate.

Question 12

The Taliban and al Qaeda are examples of groups that may be understood through the application of social movement theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The U.S. consumes approximately of the world's energy, but is home to only 5% of the world's population.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half

Question 14

occurs when the usual conventions that guide social behavior are disrupted for some reason and people establish new, usually sudden, norms in response to an emerging situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic change 
B)  social organization 
C)  collective behavior 
D)  social solidarity 
A)  demographic change 
B)  social organization 
C)  collective behavior 
D)  social solidarity

Question 15

Toynbee's cyclical theory of social change argues that societies .

Accepted Answer

A)  are everlasting 
B)  become part of other societies 
C)  are never the same twice 
D)  are born, mature, decay and sometimes die. 
A)  are everlasting 
B)  become part of other societies 
C)  are never the same twice 
D)  are born, mature, decay and sometimes die.

Question 16

According to the social theorist, Herbert Marcuse, the technological advances of modern society:

Accepted Answer

A)  still manages to meet the basic needs of people. 
B)  is shaped by technological advances that are both stable and rational. 
C)  lead to feelings of powerlessness. 
D)  gives people a sense of control over their lives. 
A)  still manages to meet the basic needs of people. 
B)  is shaped by technological advances that are both stable and rational. 
C)  lead to feelings of powerlessness. 
D)  gives people a sense of control over their lives.

Question 17

In light of what the text spoke about the characteristics of social change, change has "direction" relative to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a society's history. 
B)  it being random. 
C)  itbeing unpredictable. 
D)  as determined by the government. 
A)  a society's history. 
B)  it being random. 
C)  itbeing unpredictable. 
D)  as determined by the government.

Question 18

Discuss how symbolic interactionists address fads and fashions in terms of social change.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionists approach the st

Question 19

The original intent of the U.S. Census was to ensure the welfare system would have enough resources to meet
the population's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Malthus referred to famine, disease, and war as checks on population growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  preventative 
D)  cyclical 
A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  preventative 
D)  cyclical

Which of these types of collective behavior tends to persist over time longer than the others?

For those opposed to permitting the self-selection of more than one race in the U.S. Census, an important argument is that

Discuss how the U.S. compares to other countries in terms of infant mortality. What are the key causes of the U.S. infant mortality rate?

Malthus considered sexual abstinence to be a on population growth.

Immigrants once settled almost entirely in a small number of cities.

Which of the following groups are indigenous to what is now the US?

What is modernization; how does modernization theory explain social change?

People who live in Chinatown, Little Italy, and Little Havana are all examples of what Gans termed .

The birthrate for the United States is approximately births per 1000 people now, lower than at any other time in U.S. history.

According to the text, some groups of people are likely to be undercounted by the Census for various reasons. Why does this matter?

Stage two of the demographic transition is characterized by:

The Taliban and al Qaeda are examples of groups that may be understood through the application of social movement theory.

The U.S. consumes approximately of the world's energy, but is home to only 5% of the world's population.

occurs when the usual conventions that guide social behavior are disrupted for some reason and people establish new, usually sudden, norms in response to an emerging situation.

Toynbee's cyclical theory of social change argues that societies .

According to the social theorist, Herbert Marcuse, the technological advances of modern society:

In light of what the text spoke about the characteristics of social change, change has "direction" relative to:

Discuss how symbolic interactionists address fads and fashions in terms of social change.

The original intent of the U.S. Census was to ensure the welfare system would have enough resources to meet the population's needs.

Malthus referred to famine, disease, and war as checks on population growth.

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Which of these types of collective behavior tends to persist over time longer than the others?

For those opposed to permitting the self-selection of more than one race in the U.S. Census, an important argument is that

Discuss how the U.S. compares to other countries in terms of infant mortality. What are the key causes of the U.S. infant mortality rate?

Malthus considered sexual abstinence to be a on population growth.

Immigrants once settled almost entirely in a small number of cities.

Which of the following groups are indigenous to what is now the US?

What is modernization; how does modernization theory explain social change?

People who live in Chinatown, Little Italy, and Little Havana are all examples of what Gans termed .

The birthrate for the United States is approximately births per 1000 people now, lower than at any other time in U.S. history.

According to the text, some groups of people are likely to be undercounted by the Census for various reasons. Why does this matter?

Stage two of the demographic transition is characterized by:

The Taliban and al Qaeda are examples of groups that may be understood through the application of social movement theory.

The U.S. consumes approximately of the world's energy, but is home to only 5% of the world's population.

occurs when the usual conventions that guide social behavior are disrupted for some reason and people establish new, usually sudden, norms in response to an emerging situation.

Toynbee's cyclical theory of social change argues that societies .

According to the social theorist, Herbert Marcuse, the technological advances of modern society:

In light of what the text spoke about the characteristics of social change, change has "direction" relative to:

Discuss how symbolic interactionists address fads and fashions in terms of social change.

The original intent of the U.S. Census was to ensure the welfare system would have enough resources to meet the population's needs.

Malthus referred to famine, disease, and war as checks on population growth.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Filters