Question 1

Robert Park believed that industrialization contributed substantially to the growth of primary-group attachments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

DuBois described the situation of blacks in Philadelphia about a century ago as resulting from the interaction of two factors, background and racism. Explain.

Accepted Answer

DuBois was trying to explain the lower socioeconomic status of blacks and the difficulty of bettering their situation. In his view, their plight was the result of prejudice and discrimination on the part of the white population in interaction with their own characteristics as workers. He described them as often careless, unreliable, and unsteady. These qualities resulted from their background as slaves, a system which had trained them to shirk work.

Question 3

If a sociologist were to examine the differences in income of women and men as well as other basic inequalities, he or she would be using which perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  exchange 
D)  interactionist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  exchange 
D)  interactionist B

Question 4

Most sociologists would agree with which of the following statements about the social environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The social environment is of little consequence in determine human actions 
B)  Human actions are limited or determined by the social environment 
C)  The social environment is more important now than ever before 
D)  The social environment is less important now than ever before 
A)  The social environment is of little consequence in determine human actions 
B)  Human actions are limited or determined by the social environment 
C)  The social environment is more important now than ever before 
D)  The social environment is less important now than ever before

Question 5

Megan believes that the mutual cooperation and support of the family, religious organizations, and the educational structures of society are essential to society's stability and survival. Her views of the nature of society are representative of which of the following perspectives in sociology?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  functionalist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  pacifist 
A)  conflict 
B)  functionalist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  pacifist

Question 6

Jason is studying behavior in a singles bar. He takes notes on the actions of men approaching women and the reactions of the women approached. His research is likely grounded in which of the following perspectives in sociology?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  functionalist 
C)  humanist 
D)  interactionist 
A)  conflict 
B)  functionalist 
C)  humanist 
D)  interactionist

Question 7

In the developing world, Asia has more underweight children than Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The roots of modern sociology can be found in the works of

Accepted Answer

A)  Francis Bacon 
B)  Rene Descartes 
C)  Blaise Pascal 
D)  all of these 
A)  Francis Bacon 
B)  Rene Descartes 
C)  Blaise Pascal 
D)  all of these

Question 9

Harriet Martineau, considered to be the first female sociologist, spent her professional career by

Accepted Answer

A)  working with the mentally ill 
B)  writing interpretations of the early phases of capitalism and modernity 
C)  gathering data on new forms of discrimination 
D)  writing editorial opinions rather than objective research 
A)  working with the mentally ill 
B)  writing interpretations of the early phases of capitalism and modernity 
C)  gathering data on new forms of discrimination 
D)  writing editorial opinions rather than objective research

Question 10

The most important contribution of human ecologists to the discipline of sociology is the inclusion of

Accepted Answer

A)  processes of power and wealth 
B)  processes by which populations change and communities form 
C)  interactions between groups of people in communities 
D)  distributions of resources in communities 
A)  processes of power and wealth 
B)  processes by which populations change and communities form 
C)  interactions between groups of people in communities 
D)  distributions of resources in communities

Question 11

Which set of theories takes into account issues of social and political unrest, war, and changing public policy to explain issues such as famine and malnutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict theories 
B)  functionalist theories 
C)  exchange theories 
D)  ecological theories 
A)  conflict theories 
B)  functionalist theories 
C)  exchange theories 
D)  ecological theories

Question 12

The Board of Directors of Athens College, historically a women's college, voted to become a coeducational institution. Students were outraged and engaged in a two-week protest. Professor McCaslin of the sociology department studied the dispute and the social action of the students. His explanation of this social phenomenon would likely be cast in which sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  conservative 
C)  functionalist 
D)  humanist 
A)  conflict 
B)  conservative 
C)  functionalist 
D)  humanist

Question 13

The roots of modern sociology can be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  The ancient Greek philosophers 
B)  Early American politics 
C)  Most major world religions 
D)  philosophers and scientists from the Great Enlightenment 
A)  The ancient Greek philosophers 
B)  Early American politics 
C)  Most major world religions 
D)  philosophers and scientists from the Great Enlightenment

Question 14

From the ecological perspective, the term "community" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of people who share a common identity 
B)  a population that carries out major functions within a given territory 
C)  people who work together in order to achieve some common goal 
D)  people with similar racial and ethnic backgrounds 
A)  a group of people who share a common identity 
B)  a population that carries out major functions within a given territory 
C)  people who work together in order to achieve some common goal 
D)  people with similar racial and ethnic backgrounds

Question 15

Which of the following investigations related to human social life is most likely to be an empirical study?

Accepted Answer

A)  In an effort to determine the percentage of blacks living in a certain southern city, Ms. Davis stands on a street corner in an upper class neighborhood and counts all the people passing by, dividing them into racial groups 
B)  Interested in knowing the influence of ideas on human social life, Mr. Smith researches the topic in the encyclopedia 
C)  Mr. Smith surveys 200 deaf and hearing teenagers on their opinions regarding the sex role division of labor in the home 
D)  Ms. Davis interviews medical professionals and families for an article in Newsweek magazine on Alzheimer's Disease 
A)  In an effort to determine the percentage of blacks living in a certain southern city, Ms. Davis stands on a street corner in an upper class neighborhood and counts all the people passing by, dividing them into racial groups 
B)  Interested in knowing the influence of ideas on human social life, Mr. Smith researches the topic in the encyclopedia 
C)  Mr. Smith surveys 200 deaf and hearing teenagers on their opinions regarding the sex role division of labor in the home 
D)  Ms. Davis interviews medical professionals and families for an article in Newsweek magazine on Alzheimer's Disease

Question 16

The major areas of inquiry within the general framework of interactionism deal with symbolic interactionism and:

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict theory 
B)  rational choice 
C)  functionalism 
D)  social systems theory 
A)  conflict theory 
B)  rational choice 
C)  functionalism 
D)  social systems theory

Question 17

The first sociological research journal was established by Emile Durkheim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The sociological approach that emphasizes the relationships among social order, social disorganization, and the distribution of populations in time and space is:

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict theory 
B)  functionalism 
C)  human ecology 
D)  symbolic interactionism 
A)  conflict theory 
B)  functionalism 
C)  human ecology 
D)  symbolic interactionism

Question 19

Rational-choice models focus on patterns of behavior to see how they conform to or depart from normal expectations of profit and loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The main goal of modern sociology is:

Accepted Answer

A)  seeking answers to questions backed by evidence 
B)  speculation about causes and results of social phenomena 
C)  the development of well-reasoned discourse on social issues 
D)  the solution of social problems based on the opinions of experts 
A)  seeking answers to questions backed by evidence 
B)  speculation about causes and results of social phenomena 
C)  the development of well-reasoned discourse on social issues 
D)  the solution of social problems based on the opinions of experts

Exam 1: Sociology: An Introduction

Robert Park believed that industrialization contributed substantially to the growth of primary-group attachments.

DuBois described the situation of blacks in Philadelphia about a century ago as resulting from the interaction of two factors, background and racism. Explain.

If a sociologist were to examine the differences in income of women and men as well as other basic inequalities, he or she would be using which perspective?

Most sociologists would agree with which of the following statements about the social environment?

Megan believes that the mutual cooperation and support of the family, religious organizations, and the educational structures of society are essential to society's stability and survival. Her views of the nature of society are representative of which of the following perspectives in sociology?

Jason is studying behavior in a singles bar. He takes notes on the actions of men approaching women and the reactions of the women approached. His research is likely grounded in which of the following perspectives in sociology?

In the developing world, Asia has more underweight children than Latin America.

The roots of modern sociology can be found in the works of

Harriet Martineau, considered to be the first female sociologist, spent her professional career by

The most important contribution of human ecologists to the discipline of sociology is the inclusion of

Which set of theories takes into account issues of social and political unrest, war, and changing public policy to explain issues such as famine and malnutrition?

The roots of modern sociology can be found in

From the ecological perspective, the term "community" refers to:

Which of the following investigations related to human social life is most likely to be an empirical study?

The major areas of inquiry within the general framework of interactionism deal with symbolic interactionism and:

The first sociological research journal was established by Emile Durkheim.

The sociological approach that emphasizes the relationships among social order, social disorganization, and the distribution of populations in time and space is:

Rational-choice models focus on patterns of behavior to see how they conform to or depart from normal expectations of profit and loss.

The main goal of modern sociology is:

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