Question 1

Which perspective is most likely to look at the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in small groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict theory 
B) Structural-functionalism 
C) Symbolic interactionism 
D) Marxist theory 
A) Conflict theory 
B) Structural-functionalism 
C) Symbolic interactionism 
D) Marxist theory

Question 2

According to Herbert Blumer, "social legitimation" of a social problem takes place when the problem achieves recognition by the larger community, such as the media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do the concepts of anomie and alienation differ? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The concepts of anomie and alienation di

Question 4

Choose a private trouble you have experienced. Use your "sociological imagination" to explain how this problem can also be viewed as a public issue.

Accepted Answer

One private trouble I have experienced i

Question 5

A method of data collection in which a researcher asks respondents a series of questions and makes written notes or recordings to be analyzed later is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) questionnaire. 
B) experiment. 
C) secondary data analysis. 
D) interview. 
A) questionnaire. 
B) experiment. 
C) secondary data analysis. 
D) interview.

Question 6

According to social disorganization theory, ______ is an example of the kind of rapid social change that disrupts norms in society.

Accepted Answer

A) a labor strike 
B) the cultural revolution of the 1960s 
C) a fashion trend 
D) the increasing age of the population 
A) a labor strike 
B) the cultural revolution of the 1960s 
C) a fashion trend 
D) the increasing age of the population

Question 7

The ____________ of society refers to the way society is organized.

Accepted Answer

A) structure 
B) culture 
C) ethos 
D) sociological imagination 
A) structure 
B) culture 
C) ethos 
D) sociological imagination

Question 8

When norms are weak, absent, or conflicting we experience anomie.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the concept of verstehen and how it applies to social science research.

Accepted Answer

Verstehen is a concept developed by the

Question 10

One of the biggest disadvantages of secondary data research is that the

Accepted Answer

A) sample seldom represents the population of interest to the researcher. 
B) researcher is limited to data already collected. 
C) researcher may become too involved with the group to remain unbiased. 
D) participants may act differently in a laboratory setting. 
A) sample seldom represents the population of interest to the researcher. 
B) researcher is limited to data already collected. 
C) researcher may become too involved with the group to remain unbiased. 
D) participants may act differently in a laboratory setting.

Question 11

Which of the following is more likely to be found in primary rather than secondary groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Task-oriented actions 
B) Impersonal interaction 
C) Intimate relationships 
D) Formal statuses and roles 
A) Task-oriented actions 
B) Impersonal interaction 
C) Intimate relationships 
D) Formal statuses and roles

Question 12

The major strength of the experimental method is that

Accepted Answer

A) experimental research findings are easily generalized to larger groups in society. 
B) it provides evidence for causal relationships. 
C) it is more likely than other methods of data collection to show an association between the variables of interest. 
D) it is an easy way to collect information on almost all sociological variables. 
A) experimental research findings are easily generalized to larger groups in society. 
B) it provides evidence for causal relationships. 
C) it is more likely than other methods of data collection to show an association between the variables of interest. 
D) it is an easy way to collect information on almost all sociological variables.

Question 13

Explain the similarities and differences between contemporary Marxist conflict theory and non-Marxist conflict theory. Choose a social problem and discuss possible explanations of the problem from each conflict perspective (Marxist and non-Marxist).

Accepted Answer

Contemporary Marxist conflict theory and

Question 14

From each of the three major theoretical perspectives (structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism)explain how mass media might contribute to social problems.

Accepted Answer

From a structural-functionalism perspect

Question 15

According to structural functionalists, social problems occur when some part of the structure or culture of a society fails to work properly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How does an achieved status differ from an ascribed status? Give an example of how an ascribed status can affect an achieved status.

Accepted Answer

An achieved status is a social position

Question 17

Culture includes

Accepted Answer

A) norms. 
B) groups. 
C) institutions. 
D) roles. 
A) norms. 
B) groups. 
C) institutions. 
D) roles.

Question 18

A society is in a state of "anomie" when

Accepted Answer

A) the standards for behavior are not clear. 
B) the major social institutions reinforce the same cultural values. 
C) there are more secondary groups than primary groups. 
D) some segments of society have more wealth than others. 
A) the standards for behavior are not clear. 
B) the major social institutions reinforce the same cultural values. 
C) there are more secondary groups than primary groups. 
D) some segments of society have more wealth than others.

Question 19

A researcher can draw on his or her life experience when formulating a research question for scientific study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Society's structure is made up of

Accepted Answer

A) the people who share a culture. 
B) institutions, social groups, norms, and symbols. 
C) beliefs, values, norms, and symbols. 
D) institutions, social groups, statuses, and roles. 
A) the people who share a culture. 
B) institutions, social groups, norms, and symbols. 
C) beliefs, values, norms, and symbols. 
D) institutions, social groups, statuses, and roles.

Which perspective is most likely to look at the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in small groups?

According to Herbert Blumer, "social legitimation" of a social problem takes place when the problem achieves recognition by the larger community, such as the media.

How do the concepts of anomie and alienation differ? Give an example of each.

Choose a private trouble you have experienced. Use your "sociological imagination" to explain how this problem can also be viewed as a public issue.

A method of data collection in which a researcher asks respondents a series of questions and makes written notes or recordings to be analyzed later is called a(n)

According to social disorganization theory, ______ is an example of the kind of rapid social change that disrupts norms in society.

The ____________ of society refers to the way society is organized.

When norms are weak, absent, or conflicting we experience anomie.

Explain the concept of verstehen and how it applies to social science research.

One of the biggest disadvantages of secondary data research is that the

Which of the following is more likely to be found in primary rather than secondary groups?

The major strength of the experimental method is that

Explain the similarities and differences between contemporary Marxist conflict theory and non-Marxist conflict theory. Choose a social problem and discuss possible explanations of the problem from each conflict perspective (Marxist and non-Marxist).

From each of the three major theoretical perspectives (structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism)explain how mass media might contribute to social problems.

According to structural functionalists, social problems occur when some part of the structure or culture of a society fails to work properly.

How does an achieved status differ from an ascribed status? Give an example of how an ascribed status can affect an achieved status.

Culture includes

A society is in a state of "anomie" when

A researcher can draw on his or her life experience when formulating a research question for scientific study.

Society's structure is made up of

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Exam 1: Thinking About Social Problems

Which perspective is most likely to look at the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in small groups?

According to Herbert Blumer, "social legitimation" of a social problem takes place when the problem achieves recognition by the larger community, such as the media.

How do the concepts of anomie and alienation differ? Give an example of each.

Choose a private trouble you have experienced. Use your "sociological imagination" to explain how this problem can also be viewed as a public issue.

A method of data collection in which a researcher asks respondents a series of questions and makes written notes or recordings to be analyzed later is called a(n)

According to social disorganization theory, ______ is an example of the kind of rapid social change that disrupts norms in society.

The ____________ of society refers to the way society is organized.

When norms are weak, absent, or conflicting we experience anomie.​

Explain the concept of verstehen and how it applies to social science research.

One of the biggest disadvantages of secondary data research is that the

Which of the following is more likely to be found in primary rather than secondary groups?

The major strength of the experimental method is that

Explain the similarities and differences between contemporary Marxist conflict theory and non-Marxist conflict theory. Choose a social problem and discuss possible explanations of the problem from each conflict perspective (Marxist and non-Marxist).

From each of the three major theoretical perspectives (structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism)explain how mass media might contribute to social problems.

According to structural functionalists, social problems occur when some part of the structure or culture of a society fails to work properly.

How does an achieved status differ from an ascribed status? Give an example of how an ascribed status can affect an achieved status.

Culture includes

A society is in a state of "anomie" when

A researcher can draw on his or her life experience when formulating a research question for scientific study.

Society's structure is made up of

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

When norms are weak, absent, or conflicting we experience anomie.