Question 1

According to sociologists, the essence of human beings is ______.

Accepted Answer

A) the soul 
B) society 
C) DNA 
D) biological inheritance 
A) the soul 
B) society 
C) DNA 
D) biological inheritance

Question 2

Sociologists believe that

Accepted Answer

A) biology determines human behavior. 
B) human talents and potential are always realized. 
C) society plays an important role in how our biological predispositions are developed. 
D) all of these 
A) biology determines human behavior. 
B) human talents and potential are always realized. 
C) society plays an important role in how our biological predispositions are developed. 
D) all of these

Question 3

Ultimately, the author would most likely define sociology as

Accepted Answer

A) blaming the victim. 
B) the study of society. 
C) a multifaceted discipline. 
D) too complicated to understand. 
A) blaming the victim. 
B) the study of society. 
C) a multifaceted discipline. 
D) too complicated to understand.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the themes of sociology?

Accepted Answer

A) Sociology is the study of democracy. 
B) Sociology is the study of social order. 
C) Sociology is the study of cognitive processes. 
D) None of these. 
A) Sociology is the study of democracy. 
B) Sociology is the study of social order. 
C) Sociology is the study of cognitive processes. 
D) None of these.

Question 5

The Power Elite, a book that describes three centers of power, political, economic, and military, was written by ______.

Accepted Answer

A) C.Wright Mills 
B) Karl Marx 
C) G.William Dumhoff 
D) Suzanne Keller 
A) C.Wright Mills 
B) Karl Marx 
C) G.William Dumhoff 
D) Suzanne Keller

Question 6

Karl Marx described society as a system for and by _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) the rich and powerful 
B) the people 
C) the beautiful people 
D) None of these. 
A) the rich and powerful 
B) the people 
C) the beautiful people 
D) None of these.

Question 7

Select the topics presented in two chapters in the text and explain why they are relevant for understanding democratic society.

Accepted Answer

In the text, two chapters that present r

Question 8

The qualities that define democracy that are described by Charon

Accepted Answer

A) refer to the government more than the total society. 
B) refer to the whole society, not just the government. 
C) are not important for individuals. 
D) are only possible for the government, not the society. 
A) refer to the government more than the total society. 
B) refer to the whole society, not just the government. 
C) are not important for individuals. 
D) are only possible for the government, not the society.

Question 9

From a sociological perspective, explain how social change is accomplished?

Accepted Answer

Social change is accomplished through a

Question 10

How does the study of social inequality relate to understanding democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) inequality is an essential aspect of democracy 
B) inequality has nothing to add to the understanding of democracy 
C) inequality is a problem that stands in the way of completely democratic society 
D) only experiencing inequality can give one the insight necessary for good leadership 
A) inequality is an essential aspect of democracy 
B) inequality has nothing to add to the understanding of democracy 
C) inequality is a problem that stands in the way of completely democratic society 
D) only experiencing inequality can give one the insight necessary for good leadership

Question 11

Alexis de Tocqueville emphasized in Democracy in America that democracy

Accepted Answer

A) is the inevitable direction of modern society. 
B) exists only where social conditions encourage its development. 
C) is a fiction. 
D) is possible only outside society. 
A) is the inevitable direction of modern society. 
B) exists only where social conditions encourage its development. 
C) is a fiction. 
D) is possible only outside society.

Question 12

What constitutes a nation and what constitutes a society are questions the book examines.How do such questions relate to democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) A democratic nation must include one united society. 
B) A democratic nation should respect the diverse societies within its borders. 
C) People must choose between living in a democratic society or a democratic nation. 
D) A democratic nation is only possible if the society is not too diverse. 
A) A democratic nation must include one united society. 
B) A democratic nation should respect the diverse societies within its borders. 
C) People must choose between living in a democratic society or a democratic nation. 
D) A democratic nation is only possible if the society is not too diverse.

Question 13

Why does the author feel democracy is such an important theme to this text?

Accepted Answer

To provide a full answer to the question

Question 14

How is democracy defined in the text? What are the four qualities that make up the definition of democracy?

Accepted Answer

Democracy is defined in the text as a sy

Question 15

How does the author describe the importance of a liberal education? How is sociology related to this?

Accepted Answer

The author describes the importance of a

Question 16

According to de Tocqueville, what aspects of American society encourage the development of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) the tendency to join voluntary groups 
B) strong local ties 
C) having little need for a central government 
D) all of these 
A) the tendency to join voluntary groups 
B) strong local ties 
C) having little need for a central government 
D) all of these

Question 17

How does the study of religion relate to democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) religion is essential to democracy 
B) religion is part of a complex set of relationships that may encourage or discourage democracy 
C) democracy is impossible in a society with a single religion 
D) modernization is impossible in a religious society 
A) religion is essential to democracy 
B) religion is part of a complex set of relationships that may encourage or discourage democracy 
C) democracy is impossible in a society with a single religion 
D) modernization is impossible in a religious society

Question 18

How do sociologists understand social change?

Accepted Answer

A) it is the power of the individual that creates social change 
B) never underestimate the power of one 
C) intentionally created social change is only possible through a power base 
D) in a democracy each individual is the source of change 
A) it is the power of the individual that creates social change 
B) never underestimate the power of one 
C) intentionally created social change is only possible through a power base 
D) in a democracy each individual is the source of change

Question 19

The author believes that the main purpose of sociology as an academic discipline is to influence students to

Accepted Answer

A) change society. 
B) examine and understand society. 
C) become sociologists. 
D) know how to do social research. 
A) change society. 
B) examine and understand society. 
C) become sociologists. 
D) know how to do social research.

Question 20

________________ is a way of judging other cultures by using one's own culture as the standard.

Accepted Answer

A) Cultural relativism 
B) Segregation 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) None of these. 
A) Cultural relativism 
B) Segregation 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) None of these.

According to sociologists, the essence of human beings is ______.

Sociologists believe that

Ultimately, the author would most likely define sociology as

Which of the following is NOT one of the themes of sociology?

The Power Elite, a book that describes three centers of power, political, economic, and military, was written by ______.

Karl Marx described society as a system for and by _______________.

Select the topics presented in two chapters in the text and explain why they are relevant for understanding democratic society.

The qualities that define democracy that are described by Charon

From a sociological perspective, explain how social change is accomplished?

How does the study of social inequality relate to understanding democracy?

Alexis de Tocqueville emphasized in Democracy in America that democracy

What constitutes a nation and what constitutes a society are questions the book examines.How do such questions relate to democracy?

Why does the author feel democracy is such an important theme to this text?

How is democracy defined in the text? What are the four qualities that make up the definition of democracy?

How does the author describe the importance of a liberal education? How is sociology related to this?

According to de Tocqueville, what aspects of American society encourage the development of democracy?

How does the study of religion relate to democracy?

How do sociologists understand social change?

The author believes that the main purpose of sociology as an academic discipline is to influence students to

________________ is a way of judging other cultures by using one's own culture as the standard.

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Why Cant Everyone Be Just Like Us: Value Judgments, Ethnocentrism, and Human Differences

Why Is There Misery in the World : Society As an Important Source of Human Problems

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Is the World Becoming One Society: Globalization and the Creation of a World Society

The Nature and Use of Categories, Generalizations, and Stereotypes in Social Science and Society

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Exam 11: Why Study Sociology: Understanding, Questioning, and Caring

According to sociologists, the essence of human beings is ______.

Sociologists believe that

Ultimately, the author would most likely define sociology as

Which of the following is NOT one of the themes of sociology?

The Power Elite, a book that describes three centers of power, political, economic, and military, was written by ______.

Karl Marx described society as a system for and by _______________.

Select the topics presented in two chapters in the text and explain why they are relevant for understanding democratic society.

The qualities that define democracy that are described by Charon

From a sociological perspective, explain how social change is accomplished?

How does the study of social inequality relate to understanding democracy?

Alexis de Tocqueville emphasized in Democracy in America that democracy

What constitutes a nation and what constitutes a society are questions the book examines.How do such questions relate to democracy?

Why does the author feel democracy is such an important theme to this text?

How is democracy defined in the text? What are the four qualities that make up the definition of democracy?

How does the author describe the importance of a liberal education? How is sociology related to this?

According to de Tocqueville, what aspects of American society encourage the development of democracy?

How does the study of religion relate to democracy?

How do sociologists understand social change?

The author believes that the main purpose of sociology as an academic discipline is to influence students to

________________ is a way of judging other cultures by using one's own culture as the standard.

How Do Sociologists Study Society: Researching the Social World

What Does It Mean to Be Human: Human Nature, Society, and Culture

How Is Society Possible: the Basis for Social Order

Why Are People Unequal in Society: the Origin and Perpetuation of Social Inequality

Are Human Beings Free: the Power of Society Over Human Thinking and Action

Why Cant Everyone Be Just Like Us: Value Judgments, Ethnocentrism, and Human Differences

Why Is There Misery in the World : Society As an Important Source of Human Problems

Does the Individual Really Make a Difference: an Introduction to Social Change

Is Organized Religion Necessary for Society: Tradition, Modernization, and Secularization

Is the World Becoming One Society: Globalization and the Creation of a World Society

The Nature and Use of Categories, Generalizations, and Stereotypes in Social Science and Society

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