Question 1

If one adopts the sociological perspective, one:

Accepted Answer

A)  will be a more valued member of society. 
B)  will value commonly held assumptions. 
C)  will challenge commonly held beliefs. 
D)  will stimulate social revolution. 
E)  will encourage acceptance of social norms. 
A)  will be a more valued member of society. 
B)  will value commonly held assumptions. 
C)  will challenge commonly held beliefs. 
D)  will stimulate social revolution. 
E)  will encourage acceptance of social norms.

Question 2

Unintended consequences of the social structure are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest functions. 
B)  latent functions. 
C)  static functions. 
D)  dysfunctions. 
E)  covert functions. 
A)  manifest functions. 
B)  latent functions. 
C)  static functions. 
D)  dysfunctions. 
E)  covert functions.

Question 3

A high school student is assigned to the vocational track because, according to the guidance counsellor, it would best fit her abilities. The fact that this is likely to perpetuate the student's low-income status would be emphasized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  social-conflict theorists. 
B)  structural-functional theorists. 
C)  social integration theorists. 
D)  social Darwinists. 
E)  Robert Merton. 
A)  social-conflict theorists. 
B)  structural-functional theorists. 
C)  social integration theorists. 
D)  social Darwinists. 
E)  Robert Merton.

Question 4

"Thinking globally"teaches us about people in our country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The scientific orientation corresponds most closely to the social-conflict approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In some ways, university serves as a "marriage broker,"bringing heterosexual young people together. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest function. 
B)  latent function. 
C)  dynamic function. 
D)  dysfunction. 
E)  covert function. 
A)  manifest function. 
B)  latent function. 
C)  dynamic function. 
D)  dysfunction. 
E)  covert function.

Question 7

What is the term for a social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest functions 
B)  latent functions 
C)  covert function 
D)  social dysfunctions 
E)  overt operations 
A)  manifest functions 
B)  latent functions 
C)  covert function 
D)  social dysfunctions 
E)  overt operations

Question 8

Which orientation is concerned with broad social structures that shape society as a whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  multi-level 
B)  micro-level 
C)  macro-level 
D)  symbolic-interaction 
E)  social-organization 
A)  multi-level 
B)  micro-level 
C)  macro-level 
D)  symbolic-interaction 
E)  social-organization

Question 9

Which orientation utilizes a close-up focus on social interaction in specific situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  multi-level 
B)  micro-level 
C)  macro-level 
D)  symbolic-interaction 
E)  social-conflict 
A)  multi-level 
B)  micro-level 
C)  macro-level 
D)  symbolic-interaction 
E)  social-conflict

Question 10

Briefly explain the difference between macro-level and micro-level orientation (or focus).

Accepted Answer

A macro-level orientation focu

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding the importance of a global perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since the U.S.A. is economically strongest, Americans need not consider the international economy. 
B)  Global understanding is critical because economic conditions in Canada are related to the economic conditions elsewhere. 
C)  Since over one-half of the other nations in the global village are economically dependent, Canada can make independent decisions that will affect it beneficially. 
D)  New jobs in less economically developed countries depend on the continuing economic strength of an independent Canada. 
E)  By studying other societies, we learn little about ourselves. 
A)  Since the U.S.A. is economically strongest, Americans need not consider the international economy. 
B)  Global understanding is critical because economic conditions in Canada are related to the economic conditions elsewhere. 
C)  Since over one-half of the other nations in the global village are economically dependent, Canada can make independent decisions that will affect it beneficially. 
D)  New jobs in less economically developed countries depend on the continuing economic strength of an independent Canada. 
E)  By studying other societies, we learn little about ourselves.

Question 12

What is the essential wisdom of sociology?

Accepted Answer

The social world guides our ac

Question 13

When we relate the trend of high divorce and single-parent families to increases in violence, we have constructed a ________ of violence.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory 
B)  concept 
C)  supposition 
D)  precept 
E)  paradigm 
A)  theory 
B)  concept 
C)  supposition 
D)  precept 
E)  paradigm

Question 14

According to Comte, society was viewed as natural instead of supernatural in the ________ stage of social development.

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A)  theological 
B)  metaphysical 
C)  scientific 
D)  post-industrial 
E)  postmodern 
A)  theological 
B)  metaphysical 
C)  scientific 
D)  post-industrial 
E)  postmodern

Question 15

Canadian students are placed in post-secondary preparatory tracks due partly to the privileged background of their parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Social structure is not always useful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An important step in sociological research is to review existing research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which sociological method provides for easy replication, but has an artificial quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  an experiment 
B)  a survey 
C)  participant observation 
D)  existing sources 
E)  correlation research 
A)  an experiment 
B)  a survey 
C)  participant observation 
D)  existing sources 
E)  correlation research

Question 19

A variable that changes due to the effect of another variable is the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

C. Wright Mills would say that sociological awareness is/was greatest:

Accepted Answer

A)  during periods of peace and prosperity. 
B)  during the Great Depression of the 1930s. 
C)  in non-election years. 
D)  in stable households. 
E)  at the start of the new millennium. 
A)  during periods of peace and prosperity. 
B)  during the Great Depression of the 1930s. 
C)  in non-election years. 
D)  in stable households. 
E)  at the start of the new millennium.

If one adopts the sociological perspective, one:

Unintended consequences of the social structure are called:

A high school student is assigned to the vocational track because, according to the guidance counsellor, it would best fit her abilities. The fact that this is likely to perpetuate the student's low-income status would be emphasized by:

"Thinking globally"teaches us about people in our country.

The scientific orientation corresponds most closely to the social-conflict approach.

In some ways, university serves as a "marriage broker,"bringing heterosexual young people together. This is an example of a:

What is the term for a social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society?

Which orientation is concerned with broad social structures that shape society as a whole?

Which orientation utilizes a close-up focus on social interaction in specific situations?

Briefly explain the difference between macro-level and micro-level orientation (or focus).

Which of the following is true regarding the importance of a global perspective?

What is the essential wisdom of sociology?

When we relate the trend of high divorce and single-parent families to increases in violence, we have constructed a ________ of violence.

According to Comte, society was viewed as natural instead of supernatural in the ________ stage of social development.

Canadian students are placed in post-secondary preparatory tracks due partly to the privileged background of their parents.

Social structure is not always useful.

An important step in sociological research is to review existing research.

Which sociological method provides for easy replication, but has an artificial quality?

A variable that changes due to the effect of another variable is the independent variable.

C. Wright Mills would say that sociological awareness is/was greatest:

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Exam 1: Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

If one adopts the sociological perspective, one:

Unintended consequences of the social structure are called:

A high school student is assigned to the vocational track because, according to the guidance counsellor, it would best fit her abilities. The fact that this is likely to perpetuate the student's low-income status would be emphasized by:

"Thinking globally"teaches us about people in our country.

The scientific orientation corresponds most closely to the social-conflict approach.

In some ways, university serves as a "marriage broker,"bringing heterosexual young people together. This is an example of a:

What is the term for a social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society?

Which orientation is concerned with broad social structures that shape society as a whole?

Which orientation utilizes a close-up focus on social interaction in specific situations?

Briefly explain the difference between macro-level and micro-level orientation (or focus).

Which of the following is true regarding the importance of a global perspective?

What is the essential wisdom of sociology?

When we relate the trend of high divorce and single-parent families to increases in violence, we have constructed a ________ of violence.

According to Comte, society was viewed as natural instead of supernatural in the ________ stage of social development.

Canadian students are placed in post-secondary preparatory tracks due partly to the privileged background of their parents.

Social structure is not always useful.

An important step in sociological research is to review existing research.

Which sociological method provides for easy replication, but has an artificial quality?

A variable that changes due to the effect of another variable is the independent variable.

C. Wright Mills would say that sociological awareness is/was greatest:

Culture

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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