Question 1

How did Durkheim disagree with Rousseau on the importance of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rousseau felt that society damaged mankind, taking them out of a pure, primitive state, and Durkheim argued that society is what makes us human. 
B)  Durkheim rejected the concept of society as impure, while Rousseau felt society created civilization. 
C)  Rousseau asserted that society could only be studied by observation, but Durkheim used meta-analysis instead. 
D)  Rousseau's ideas were inherently impractical, since he was a philosopher; Durkheim took a more pragmatic approach. 
A)  Rousseau felt that society damaged mankind, taking them out of a pure, primitive state, and Durkheim argued that society is what makes us human. 
B)  Durkheim rejected the concept of society as impure, while Rousseau felt society created civilization. 
C)  Rousseau asserted that society could only be studied by observation, but Durkheim used meta-analysis instead. 
D)  Rousseau's ideas were inherently impractical, since he was a philosopher; Durkheim took a more pragmatic approach. A

Question 2

In Goffman's theatre analogy, where do people act to make impressions on others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Back stage 
B)  Stage left 
C)  Stage right 
D)  Front stage 
A)  Back stage 
B)  Stage left 
C)  Stage right 
D)  Front stage D

Question 3

Childhood began to be considered a separate stage of in the ______ century.

Accepted Answer

A)  early twentieth 
B)  middle of the eighteenth 
C)  end of the nineteenth 
D)  sixteenth 
A)  early twentieth 
B)  middle of the eighteenth 
C)  end of the nineteenth 
D)  sixteenth B

Question 4

What accurately describes how people are different behind the scenes as compared to on the front stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  People act like themselves no matter the situation or setting. 
B)  Behind the scenes, people keep up appearances and act natural out front. 
C)  It is easier to be yourself if you are out of the view of strangers. 
D)  Integrity is easier to display when people are anonymous, not in public. 
A)  People act like themselves no matter the situation or setting. 
B)  Behind the scenes, people keep up appearances and act natural out front. 
C)  It is easier to be yourself if you are out of the view of strangers. 
D)  Integrity is easier to display when people are anonymous, not in public.

Question 5

According to Goffman, why do we work so hard to avoid embarrassing ourselves and others?

Accepted Answer

A)  To make social interactions easier and more comfortable 
B)  To control the situation and earn gratitude 
C)  To acquire leadership skills 
D)  To avoid social punishments like shunning 
A)  To make social interactions easier and more comfortable 
B)  To control the situation and earn gratitude 
C)  To acquire leadership skills 
D)  To avoid social punishments like shunning

Question 6

Eating disorders are one example of a criticism of Cooley's looking-glass self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What theorist saw society as based on the clash between owners of the means of production and those who work for them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mead 
B)  Kohn 
C)  Marx 
D)  Durkheim 
A)  Mead 
B)  Kohn 
C)  Marx 
D)  Durkheim

Question 8

Structural functionalism is mainly concerned with how the dominant culture oppresses dissent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What continuing challenge does everyone face in smoothing out social interactions and selecting roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appropriate behavior changes with the situation. 
B)  On-stage time tends to exceed off-stage time. 
C)  We are unable to think about or practice our performances. 
D)  Those we interact with are not trying to form an accurate impression. 
A)  Appropriate behavior changes with the situation. 
B)  On-stage time tends to exceed off-stage time. 
C)  We are unable to think about or practice our performances. 
D)  Those we interact with are not trying to form an accurate impression.

Question 10

How did Blee first locate women for her study who might be identified as racist?

Accepted Answer

A)  She observed community events and singled out women who acted inappropriately. 
B)  She used data from other researchers which categorized women with racist tendencies. 
C)  She collected and read materials from self-proclaimed racist groups. 
D)  She interviewed the spouses of publicly-identified racist men. 
A)  She observed community events and singled out women who acted inappropriately. 
B)  She used data from other researchers which categorized women with racist tendencies. 
C)  She collected and read materials from self-proclaimed racist groups. 
D)  She interviewed the spouses of publicly-identified racist men.

Question 11

The struggle to maintain the status quo and friction between social classes is a hallmark of which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theory 
B)  Symbolic interactionism 
C)  Structural functionalism 
D)  Postmodernist theory 
A)  Conflict theory 
B)  Symbolic interactionism 
C)  Structural functionalism 
D)  Postmodernist theory

Question 12

When Aiden and his siblings play together, they pretend to be at preschool and take turns being the "teacher." This is an example of the ______ stage described by Mead and Cooley.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization 
B)  looking-glass self 
C)  generalized other 
D)  role-taking 
A)  self-actualization 
B)  looking-glass self 
C)  generalized other 
D)  role-taking

Question 13

Who helped the poor, challenged the status quo, and won a Nobel Peace Prize despite being labeled the most dangerous woman in America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harriet Martineau 
B)  Jane Addams 
C)  Karen Horney 
D)  Betty Friedan 
A)  Harriet Martineau 
B)  Jane Addams 
C)  Karen Horney 
D)  Betty Friedan

Question 14

No longer relying on parents to pay the bills is also known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  having a child 
B)  financial independence 
C)  working full time 
D)  completing education 
A)  having a child 
B)  financial independence 
C)  working full time 
D)  completing education

Question 15

Compare the views of Rousseau and Durkheim on human nature. Provide at least three examples to support Rousseau's view, and three examples to support Durkheim's view. Which do you think is true, and why?

Accepted Answer

Responses should include Rousseau's reje

Question 16

The ______ perspective views people as actors playing roles on the stage of their social lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  feminist 
C)  dramaturgical 
D)  functionalist 
A)  conflict 
B)  feminist 
C)  dramaturgical 
D)  functionalist

Question 17

Jenny is teaching a class in a new high school this semester. Applying the dramaturgical perspective, how should she reassure students that she will NOT embarrass them in class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Post and go over a specific set of twenty classroom rules. 
B)  Let students know she will speak with them privately to address behavior issues. 
C)  Remind students that she has phone numbers for all their parents. 
D)  Ask the principal to visit class and explain expected behavior standards. 
A)  Post and go over a specific set of twenty classroom rules. 
B)  Let students know she will speak with them privately to address behavior issues. 
C)  Remind students that she has phone numbers for all their parents. 
D)  Ask the principal to visit class and explain expected behavior standards.

Question 18

An online video blog could be considered an agent of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In which of Mead's stages of role playing do children imitate significant others without understanding the purposes of the behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Role-taking 
B)  Preparatory 
C)  Game 
D)  Generalized other 
A)  Role-taking 
B)  Preparatory 
C)  Game 
D)  Generalized other

Question 20

Which theoretical perspective equates the parts of society to parts of a body, all working together for the survival of the whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feminist theory 
B)  Symbolic interactionism 
C)  Conflict theory 
D)  Structural functionalism 
A)  Feminist theory 
B)  Symbolic interactionism 
C)  Conflict theory 
D)  Structural functionalism

How did Durkheim disagree with Rousseau on the importance of society?

In Goffman's theatre analogy, where do people act to make impressions on others?

Childhood began to be considered a separate stage of in the ______ century.

What accurately describes how people are different behind the scenes as compared to on the front stage?

According to Goffman, why do we work so hard to avoid embarrassing ourselves and others?

Eating disorders are one example of a criticism of Cooley's looking-glass self-concept.

What theorist saw society as based on the clash between owners of the means of production and those who work for them?

Structural functionalism is mainly concerned with how the dominant culture oppresses dissent.

What continuing challenge does everyone face in smoothing out social interactions and selecting roles?

How did Blee first locate women for her study who might be identified as racist?

The struggle to maintain the status quo and friction between social classes is a hallmark of which sociological perspective?

When Aiden and his siblings play together, they pretend to be at preschool and take turns being the "teacher." This is an example of the ______ stage described by Mead and Cooley.

Who helped the poor, challenged the status quo, and won a Nobel Peace Prize despite being labeled the most dangerous woman in America?

No longer relying on parents to pay the bills is also known as ______.

Compare the views of Rousseau and Durkheim on human nature. Provide at least three examples to support Rousseau's view, and three examples to support Durkheim's view. Which do you think is true, and why?

The ______ perspective views people as actors playing roles on the stage of their social lives.

Jenny is teaching a class in a new high school this semester. Applying the dramaturgical perspective, how should she reassure students that she will NOT embarrass them in class?

An online video blog could be considered an agent of socialization.

In which of Mead's stages of role playing do children imitate significant others without understanding the purposes of the behavior?

Which theoretical perspective equates the parts of society to parts of a body, all working together for the survival of the whole?

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How did Durkheim disagree with Rousseau on the importance of society?

In Goffman's theatre analogy, where do people act to make impressions on others?

Childhood began to be considered a separate stage of in the ______ century.

What accurately describes how people are different behind the scenes as compared to on the front stage?

According to Goffman, why do we work so hard to avoid embarrassing ourselves and others?

Eating disorders are one example of a criticism of Cooley's looking-glass self-concept.

What theorist saw society as based on the clash between owners of the means of production and those who work for them?

Structural functionalism is mainly concerned with how the dominant culture oppresses dissent.

What continuing challenge does everyone face in smoothing out social interactions and selecting roles?

How did Blee first locate women for her study who might be identified as racist?

The struggle to maintain the status quo and friction between social classes is a hallmark of which sociological perspective?

When Aiden and his siblings play together, they pretend to be at preschool and take turns being the "teacher." This is an example of the ______ stage described by Mead and Cooley.

Who helped the poor, challenged the status quo, and won a Nobel Peace Prize despite being labeled the most dangerous woman in America?

No longer relying on parents to pay the bills is also known as ______.

Compare the views of Rousseau and Durkheim on human nature. Provide at least three examples to support Rousseau's view, and three examples to support Durkheim's view. Which do you think is true, and why?

The ______ perspective views people as actors playing roles on the stage of their social lives.

Jenny is teaching a class in a new high school this semester. Applying the dramaturgical perspective, how should she reassure students that she will NOT embarrass them in class?

An online video blog could be considered an agent of socialization.

In which of Mead's stages of role playing do children imitate significant others without understanding the purposes of the behavior?

Which theoretical perspective equates the parts of society to parts of a body, all working together for the survival of the whole?

The Sociological Imagination

Deviance, Law, and Crime

Social Stratification and Social Class

Race and Ethnicity

Gender at the Intersections

Language, Media, and Culture

The Family and Intimate Relationships

Education

Work and Rationalization

Health

Globalization and Global Inequality

Change Through Policy and the Law

Social Movements

Filters