Question 1

_____ concentrates on the relationship between individual characteristics; _____ examines the relationships between institutional characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsociology; macrosociology 
B)  Macrosociology; microsociology 
C)  Metasociology; macrosociology 
D)  Metasociology; microsociology 
E)  Microsociology; mezosociology 
A)  Microsociology; macrosociology 
B)  Macrosociology; microsociology 
C)  Metasociology; macrosociology 
D)  Metasociology; microsociology 
E)  Microsociology; mezosociology A

Question 2

How would your life be different if you had been born a member of a different racial or ethnic group or the other sex? Explain why using your sociological imagination and any two of the four contemporary theoretical perspectives discussed in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

If I had been born a member of a different racial or ethnic group or the other sex, my life would be significantly different in many ways. Using my sociological imagination, I can imagine how my experiences, opportunities, and interactions with society would be shaped by these factors.

From a conflict theory perspective, being born into a different racial or ethnic group could mean facing systemic discrimination and inequality. For example, if I were born into a marginalized racial or ethnic group, I may have to navigate institutionalized racism and limited access to resources and opportunities. This could impact my educational and career prospects, as well as my overall quality of life. Additionally, I may face prejudice and stereotypes from others, leading to social and economic disadvantages.

From a symbolic interactionism perspective, being born into a different racial or ethnic group or the other sex would mean experiencing different social interactions and perceptions. For example, if I were born a different sex, I would likely be socialized differently from a young age, with different expectations and norms placed upon me. This could impact my self-concept, relationships, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Similarly, being born into a different racial or ethnic group would mean navigating different cultural norms, values, and stereotypes, shaping how I am perceived and treated by others.

In conclusion, being born into a different racial or ethnic group or the other sex would have a profound impact on my life, shaping my experiences and opportunities in various ways. Through the lenses of conflict theory and symbolic interactionism, I can understand how systemic inequalities and social interactions would play a significant role in shaping my life based on these factors.

Question 3

Many people purchase a new car because they need transportation.However,after driving the car off the lot the value of the car decreases substantially.This is an example of a _____ in purchasing the car.

Accepted Answer

A)  latent function 
B)  manifest function 
C)  dysfunction 
D)  social system 
E)  criticism 
A)  latent function 
B)  manifest function 
C)  dysfunction 
D)  social system 
E)  criticism C

Question 4

Weber's _____ requires a subjective understanding of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  entwicklung 
B)  gemeinschaft 
C)  gesellschaft 
D)  kapitalismus 
E)  verstehen 
A)  entwicklung 
B)  gemeinschaft 
C)  gesellschaft 
D)  kapitalismus 
E)  verstehen

Question 5

One of the most important shared meanings is the _____,or the way we perceive reality and react to it.

Accepted Answer

A)  construction of reality 
B)  significant others 
C)  realistic situation 
D)  definition of the situation 
E)  interaction between individuals 
A)  construction of reality 
B)  significant others 
C)  realistic situation 
D)  definition of the situation 
E)  interaction between individuals

Question 6

According to sociologists,human behavior is a product of "free will."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Common sense differs from sociology because

Accepted Answer

A)  sociology is often based on myths and misconceptions. 
B)  common sense is often based on myths and misconceptions. 
C)  sociology is subjective. 
D)  common sense is objective. 
E)  none of the above - common sense is to the same as sociology. 
A)  sociology is often based on myths and misconceptions. 
B)  common sense is often based on myths and misconceptions. 
C)  sociology is subjective. 
D)  common sense is objective. 
E)  none of the above - common sense is to the same as sociology.

Question 8

Matt saw Julie laughing in the hallway with a friend.Matt knows that Julie must be feeling happy or joyful.Matt is using Weber's

Accepted Answer

A)  direct observational understanding. 
B)  explanatory understanding. 
C)  surveillance understanding. 
D)  common understanding. 
E)  verstehen. 
A)  direct observational understanding. 
B)  explanatory understanding. 
C)  surveillance understanding. 
D)  common understanding. 
E)  verstehen.

Question 9

Corey is a researcher who separates his personal values and ideologies from his scientific data collection.Corey is a _____ researcher.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  alienated 
C)  quantitative 
D)  value-free 
E)  verstehen 
A)  ethical 
B)  alienated 
C)  quantitative 
D)  value-free 
E)  verstehen

Question 10

One of the common criticisms of functionalist theory is that

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalists are too focused on order and stability and fail to understand social change. 
B)  functionalists are too focused on social change and often ignore social cohesion. 
C)  functionalists often ignore the contribution of gender in understanding social change. 
D)  functionalists often focus too much attention on discrimination and inequality. 
E)  functionalists are too focused on micro-level factors. 
A)  functionalists are too focused on order and stability and fail to understand social change. 
B)  functionalists are too focused on social change and often ignore social cohesion. 
C)  functionalists often ignore the contribution of gender in understanding social change. 
D)  functionalists often focus too much attention on discrimination and inequality. 
E)  functionalists are too focused on micro-level factors.

Question 11

Comte believed that sociology must be based on

Accepted Answer

A)  personal issues and public troubles. 
B)  religion and spirituality. 
C)  empirical evidence, such as experiments and observations. 
D)  historical evidence. 
E)  intuition. 
A)  personal issues and public troubles. 
B)  religion and spirituality. 
C)  empirical evidence, such as experiments and observations. 
D)  historical evidence. 
E)  intuition.

Question 12

Conflict theorists see society as cooperative and harmonious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____,who was critical of the system of slavery,was a pioneering feminist.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorothy Smith 
B)  Marianne Weber 
C)  Harriet Martineau 
D)  Emily Durkheim 
E)  Patricia Wright Mills 
A)  Dorothy Smith 
B)  Marianne Weber 
C)  Harriet Martineau 
D)  Emily Durkheim 
E)  Patricia Wright Mills

Question 14

Using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of being in a car accident three fold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Social interaction is

Accepted Answer

A)  the process by which we act toward people around us. 
B)  the process by which we react to people around us. 
C)  the process by which we act toward and react to people around us. 
D)  the process by which we act toward, react to, and respond to people around us. 
E)  the process by which we act toward, react to, respond to people around us and repeat. 
A)  the process by which we act toward people around us. 
B)  the process by which we react to people around us. 
C)  the process by which we act toward and react to people around us. 
D)  the process by which we act toward, react to, and respond to people around us. 
E)  the process by which we act toward, react to, respond to people around us and repeat.

Question 16

Jennifer studies how welfare policies affect working families.Jennifer is a _____-sociologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  meta 
B)  mezo 
C)  mini 
D)  macro 
E)  micro 
A)  meta 
B)  mezo 
C)  mini 
D)  macro 
E)  micro

Question 17

For both women and men,the risk of suicide increases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements best exemplifies symbolic interactionist theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Society is composed of interrelated parts that work to maintain society's cohesion. 
B)  Society has continuous struggles between the "haves" and "have nots" and this inequality is the source of social change. 
C)  Gender inequality is the primary source of inequality in society. 
D)  People act on the basis of the interpreted meanings attached to interaction with others. 
E)  None of the above exemplifies the symbolic interactionist theory. 
A)  Society is composed of interrelated parts that work to maintain society's cohesion. 
B)  Society has continuous struggles between the "haves" and "have nots" and this inequality is the source of social change. 
C)  Gender inequality is the primary source of inequality in society. 
D)  People act on the basis of the interpreted meanings attached to interaction with others. 
E)  None of the above exemplifies the symbolic interactionist theory.

Question 19

Sociology is important in your everyday life because it

Accepted Answer

A)  provides marketable jobs skills. 
B)  evaluates social programs and policies. 
C)  improves your understanding of diversity. 
D)  helps you make informed decisions. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  provides marketable jobs skills. 
B)  evaluates social programs and policies. 
C)  improves your understanding of diversity. 
D)  helps you make informed decisions. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 20

Division of labor occurs when specialized experts perform specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_ concentrates on the relationship between individual characteristics; _ examines the relationships between institutional characteristics.

How would your life be different if you had been born a member of a different racial or ethnic group or the other sex? Explain why using your sociological imagination and any two of the four contemporary theoretical perspectives discussed in this chapter.

Many people purchase a new car because they need transportation.However,after driving the car off the lot the value of the car decreases substantially.This is an example of a _____ in purchasing the car.

Weber's _____ requires a subjective understanding of behavior.

One of the most important shared meanings is the _____,or the way we perceive reality and react to it.

According to sociologists,human behavior is a product of "free will."

Common sense differs from sociology because

Matt saw Julie laughing in the hallway with a friend.Matt knows that Julie must be feeling happy or joyful.Matt is using Weber's

Corey is a researcher who separates his personal values and ideologies from his scientific data collection.Corey is a _____ researcher.

One of the common criticisms of functionalist theory is that

Comte believed that sociology must be based on

Conflict theorists see society as cooperative and harmonious.

_____,who was critical of the system of slavery,was a pioneering feminist.

Using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of being in a car accident three fold.

Social interaction is

Jennifer studies how welfare policies affect working families.Jennifer is a _____-sociologist.

For both women and men,the risk of suicide increases with age.

Which of the following statements best exemplifies symbolic interactionist theory?

Sociology is important in your everyday life because it

Division of labor occurs when specialized experts perform specific tasks.

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Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction And Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

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_____ concentrates on the relationship between individual characteristics; _____ examines the relationships between institutional characteristics.

How would your life be different if you had been born a member of a different racial or ethnic group or the other sex? Explain why using your sociological imagination and any two of the four contemporary theoretical perspectives discussed in this chapter.

Many people purchase a new car because they need transportation.However,after driving the car off the lot the value of the car decreases substantially.This is an example of a _____ in purchasing the car.

Weber's _____ requires a subjective understanding of behavior.

One of the most important shared meanings is the _____,or the way we perceive reality and react to it.

According to sociologists,human behavior is a product of "free will."

Common sense differs from sociology because

Matt saw Julie laughing in the hallway with a friend.Matt knows that Julie must be feeling happy or joyful.Matt is using Weber's

Corey is a researcher who separates his personal values and ideologies from his scientific data collection.Corey is a _____ researcher.

One of the common criticisms of functionalist theory is that

Comte believed that sociology must be based on

Conflict theorists see society as cooperative and harmonious.

_____,who was critical of the system of slavery,was a pioneering feminist.

Using a cell phone while driving increases the risk of being in a car accident three fold.

Social interaction is

Jennifer studies how welfare policies affect working families.Jennifer is a _____-sociologist.

For both women and men,the risk of suicide increases with age.

Which of the following statements best exemplifies symbolic interactionist theory?

Sociology is important in your everyday life because it

Division of labor occurs when specialized experts perform specific tasks.

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction And Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, And Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, And The Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

Filters

_ concentrates on the relationship between individual characteristics; _ examines the relationships between institutional characteristics.