Question 1

In the U.S., social factors are correlated with religious identification. For example,:

Accepted Answer

A)  older people are more likely than younger people to express no religious preference. 
B)  those in higher income brackets are most likely to identify as Jewish or Catholic than those in the lower income brackets. 
C)  fundamentalist Protestants are most likely to have the highest incomes. 
D)  Asian Americans are the most likely racial-ethnic group to say that religion is very important in their lives. 
A)  older people are more likely than younger people to express no religious preference. 
B)  those in higher income brackets are most likely to identify as Jewish or Catholic than those in the lower income brackets. 
C)  fundamentalist Protestants are most likely to have the highest incomes. 
D)  Asian Americans are the most likely racial-ethnic group to say that religion is very important in their lives.

Question 2

The largest religion in the world (measured in numbers of followers) is .

Accepted Answer

A)  Islam 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Buddhism 
A)  Islam 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Hinduism 
D)  Buddhism

Question 3

Religious identification tends to be correlated with one's social class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is nota critical function of churches for African Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Churches provide a defense against the damage caused by racism 
B)  Churches provide a source of social and community services 
C)  Churches act as community centers and political units for their members 
D)  Churches function as an educational tool for urban youth 
A)  Churches provide a defense against the damage caused by racism 
B)  Churches provide a source of social and community services 
C)  Churches act as community centers and political units for their members 
D)  Churches function as an educational tool for urban youth

Question 5

Sociologists sometimes measure the intensity and consistency of a person's faith. This is termed _.

Accepted Answer

A)  theism 
B)  religiosity 
C)  devotion 
D)  fundamentalism 
A)  theism 
B)  religiosity 
C)  devotion 
D)  fundamentalism

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the maternity leave benefits in U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternity leave benefits are supportive of working class families 
B)  Maternity leave benefits are comparatively better support than developing nations 
C)  Maternity leave benefits are unsupportive of families 
D)  Maternity leave benefits are in the middle of all countries in terms of support 
A)  Maternity leave benefits are supportive of working class families 
B)  Maternity leave benefits are comparatively better support than developing nations 
C)  Maternity leave benefits are unsupportive of families 
D)  Maternity leave benefits are in the middle of all countries in terms of support

Question 7

According to Durkheim, in particular are vehicles for the creation, expression, and reinforcement of social cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A)  rituals 
B)  mantras 
C)  totems 
D)  priests 
A)  rituals 
B)  mantras 
C)  totems 
D)  priests

Question 8

In the United States, interracial marriage is:

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal. 
B)  declining for all social groups. 
C)  increasing, but infrequent. 
D)  common among the lower classes only. 
A)  illegal. 
B)  declining for all social groups. 
C)  increasing, but infrequent. 
D)  common among the lower classes only.

Question 9

It is the belief of that religion was developed by the oppressed to relieve their distress.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  social exchange theory 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  social exchange theory

Question 10

The sociological view of marriage is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a romantic and loving union of two individuals. 
B)  involves a complex set of social dynamics. 
C)  is a private matter separate from other institutions. 
D)  cannot be studied using sociological methods. 
A)  is a romantic and loving union of two individuals. 
B)  involves a complex set of social dynamics. 
C)  is a private matter separate from other institutions. 
D)  cannot be studied using sociological methods.

Question 11

When Bob is engaged in work that sustains life such as elder and child maintenance he is doing _.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonwage labor 
B)  care work 
C)  public labor 
D)  non labor work 
A)  nonwage labor 
B)  care work 
C)  public labor 
D)  non labor work

Question 12

Approximately 40 percent of marriages involve stepchildren.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to , the family is an institution that reinforces and supports power relations in society.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  exchange theory 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  exchange theory

Question 14

Define religion and describe each element of the definition

Accepted Answer

Religion can be defined as a system of b

Question 15

Define monotheism and polytheism; give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Monotheism is the belief in one single d

Question 16

Betty lives with her husband, their daughter, and her grandchildren. Betty lives in a(n) family.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrilineal 
B)  extended 
C)  nuclear 
D)  patrilocal 
A)  matrilineal 
B)  extended 
C)  nuclear 
D)  patrilocal

Question 17

What is the general pattern for marriage within the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marriages are across social classes as often as within the same social class. 
B)  Most people marry someone who shares similar social characteristics. 
C)  Americans marry without regard to race or class. 
D)  People in the U.S. tend to marry people whom they think will help them achieve a higher social class. 
A)  Marriages are across social classes as often as within the same social class. 
B)  Most people marry someone who shares similar social characteristics. 
C)  Americans marry without regard to race or class. 
D)  People in the U.S. tend to marry people whom they think will help them achieve a higher social class.

Question 18

The form a religion takes reflects other features of the society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research studies about the religiosity of Asian Americans indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  religious practice and belief among Asian Americans frequently changes between generations. 
B)  the youngest generation currently worships more intensely than their parents and grandparents did. 
C)  assimilation has had little effect on religious beliefs. 
D)  traditional Hindu and Confucian practices have all but disappeared among Asian Americans. 
A)  religious practice and belief among Asian Americans frequently changes between generations. 
B)  the youngest generation currently worships more intensely than their parents and grandparents did. 
C)  assimilation has had little effect on religious beliefs. 
D)  traditional Hindu and Confucian practices have all but disappeared among Asian Americans.

Question 20

theorists argue that families serve to socialize children into being obedient workers and good consumers to fit the needs of capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Social exchange 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Conflict 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Social exchange

In the U.S., social factors are correlated with religious identification. For example,:

The largest religion in the world (measured in numbers of followers) is .

Religious identification tends to be correlated with one's social class.

Which of the following is nota critical function of churches for African Americans?

Sociologists sometimes measure the intensity and consistency of a person's faith. This is termed _.

Which of the following best describes the maternity leave benefits in U.S.?

According to Durkheim, in particular are vehicles for the creation, expression, and reinforcement of social cohesion.

In the United States, interracial marriage is:

It is the belief of that religion was developed by the oppressed to relieve their distress.

The sociological view of marriage is that it:

When Bob is engaged in work that sustains life such as elder and child maintenance he is doing _.

Approximately 40 percent of marriages involve stepchildren.

According to , the family is an institution that reinforces and supports power relations in society.

Define religion and describe each element of the definition

Define monotheism and polytheism; give an example of each.

Betty lives with her husband, their daughter, and her grandchildren. Betty lives in a(n) family.

What is the general pattern for marriage within the U.S.?

The form a religion takes reflects other features of the society.

Research studies about the religiosity of Asian Americans indicate that:

theorists argue that families serve to socialize children into being obedient workers and good consumers to fit the needs of capitalism.

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Exam 13: Families and Religion

In the U.S., social factors are correlated with religious identification. For example,:

The largest religion in the world (measured in numbers of followers) is .

Religious identification tends to be correlated with one's social class.

Which of the following is nota critical function of churches for African Americans?

Sociologists sometimes measure the intensity and consistency of a person's faith. This is termed _.

Which of the following best describes the maternity leave benefits in U.S.?

According to Durkheim, in particular are vehicles for the creation, expression, and reinforcement of social cohesion.

In the United States, interracial marriage is:

It is the belief of that religion was developed by the oppressed to relieve their distress.

The sociological view of marriage is that it:

When Bob is engaged in work that sustains life such as elder and child maintenance he is doing _.

Approximately 40 percent of marriages involve stepchildren.

According to , the family is an institution that reinforces and supports power relations in society.

Define religion and describe each element of the definition

Define monotheism and polytheism; give an example of each.

Betty lives with her husband, their daughter, and her grandchildren. Betty lives in a(n) family.

What is the general pattern for marriage within the U.S.?

The form a religion takes reflects other features of the society.

Research studies about the religiosity of Asian Americans indicate that:

theorists argue that families serve to socialize children into being obedient workers and good consumers to fit the needs of capitalism.

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

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters