Question 1

Inequality,capitalism,and stratification are key concepts of which theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  all of these 
A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  all of these

Question 2

Children who experience divorce in their family are more likely to experience divorce themselves when they are adults.This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  dysfunction of families. 
B)  latent function of families. 
C)  manifest function of families. 
D)  proactive function of families. 
A)  dysfunction of families. 
B)  latent function of families. 
C)  manifest function of families. 
D)  proactive function of families.

Question 3

Anomie refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated. 
B)  a loss of direction that is felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective. 
C)  a classification scheme containing two or more categories. 
D)  a type of suicide that is based on depression. 
A)  a model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated. 
B)  a loss of direction that is felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective. 
C)  a classification scheme containing two or more categories. 
D)  a type of suicide that is based on depression.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical sociologists take direct responsibility for implementing their ideas. 
B)  There are no established procedures for certifying clinical sociologists. 
C)  Applied and clinical sociology are the same. 
D)  Clinical sociology has existed for only the last twenty years. 
A)  Clinical sociologists take direct responsibility for implementing their ideas. 
B)  There are no established procedures for certifying clinical sociologists. 
C)  Applied and clinical sociology are the same. 
D)  Clinical sociology has existed for only the last twenty years.

Question 5

Describe whatC.Wright Mills meant by the term "sociological imagination."

Accepted Answer

C. Wright Mills coined the term "sociolo

Question 6

Early female sociologists such as Jane Addams were often active in poor urban areas as leaders of community centers known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  settlement houses. 
B)  communes. 
C)  collective homes. 
D)  utopian communities. 
A)  settlement houses. 
B)  communes. 
C)  collective homes. 
D)  utopian communities.

Question 7

Harriet Martineau and IdaB.Wells prevented the implementation of a racial segregation policy in the Chicago public school system in the early 1900s and helped to establish settlement houses in that city.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Despite their differences,functionalists,conflict theorists,and interactionists would all agree that there is much more to sports than exercise or recreation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An ideal type is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a body of knowledge obtained by methods based on systematic observation. 
B)  a construct or model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated. 
C)  a detailed plan or method for obtaining data scientifically. 
D)  an initiator of people's attitudes or behavior. 
A)  a body of knowledge obtained by methods based on systematic observation. 
B)  a construct or model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated. 
C)  a detailed plan or method for obtaining data scientifically. 
D)  an initiator of people's attitudes or behavior.

Question 10

Which sociological perspective sees the social world as being in continual struggle?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  global perspective 
A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  global perspective

Question 11

Having a grandmother who sits on the board of trustees for your college is an example of social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sociology,anthropology,economics,and history study various aspects of human society and are therefore considered:

Accepted Answer

A)  natural sciences. 
B)  social sciences. 
C)  typologies. 
D)  psychological categories. 
A)  natural sciences. 
B)  social sciences. 
C)  typologies. 
D)  psychological categories.

Question 13

Sociology is the systematic study of social behavior and the study of individual personality differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sociological studies that focus on large-scale phenomena or entire civilizations are defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  microsociology. 
B)  interactionism. 
C)  macrosociology. 
D)  dramaturgy. 
A)  microsociology. 
B)  interactionism. 
C)  macrosociology. 
D)  dramaturgy.

Question 15

C.Wright Mills advocated the use of the sociological imagination to view divorce in the United States because divorce:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a serious personal problem for numerous men and women. 
B)  is not just an individual's personal problem but a societal concern. 
C)  may create emotional scars for divorcees. 
D)  has been a serious problem throughout history. 
A)  is a serious personal problem for numerous men and women. 
B)  is not just an individual's personal problem but a societal concern. 
C)  may create emotional scars for divorcees. 
D)  has been a serious problem throughout history.

Question 16

In examining any aspect of society,which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  all of these 
A)  functionalist perspective 
B)  conflict perspective 
C)  interactionist perspective 
D)  all of these

Question 17

Which of the following would be an example of social capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge of fine wines 
B)  your dad, the janitor 
C)  deep knowledge of Mozart 
D)  your Uncle, the powerful Senator 
A)  knowledge of fine wines 
B)  your dad, the janitor 
C)  deep knowledge of Mozart 
D)  your Uncle, the powerful Senator

Question 18

Which of the following statements is an example of a sociological theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suicide rates are a reflection of whether people are, or are not, integrated into the group life of a society. 
B)  John's suicide was probably the result of the stress he was feeling at work. 
C)  Social groups must have three or more members. 
D)  Betting on horse races increases on sunny days. 
A)  Suicide rates are a reflection of whether people are, or are not, integrated into the group life of a society. 
B)  John's suicide was probably the result of the stress he was feeling at work. 
C)  Social groups must have three or more members. 
D)  Betting on horse races increases on sunny days.

Question 19

Émile Durkheim's explanation of suicide was scientific because he:

Accepted Answer

A)  developed conclusions based on systematic examination of data. 
B)  carefully studied the personalities of hundreds of suicide victims. 
C)  worked in a university setting. 
D)  divided suicide into four distinctive categories. 
A)  developed conclusions based on systematic examination of data. 
B)  carefully studied the personalities of hundreds of suicide victims. 
C)  worked in a university setting. 
D)  divided suicide into four distinctive categories.

Question 20

Sociology is considered a science because sociologists:

Accepted Answer

A)  teach at respected universities. 
B)  engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding. 
C)  receive government funding for research projects. 
D)  construct middle-range theories to explain social behavior. 
A)  teach at respected universities. 
B)  engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding. 
C)  receive government funding for research projects. 
D)  construct middle-range theories to explain social behavior.

Exam 1: Understanding Sociology

Inequality,capitalism,and stratification are key concepts of which theoretical perspective?

Children who experience divorce in their family are more likely to experience divorce themselves when they are adults.This is an example of a:

Anomie refers to:

Which of the following statements is true?

Describe whatC.Wright Mills meant by the term "sociological imagination."

Early female sociologists such as Jane Addams were often active in poor urban areas as leaders of community centers known as:

Harriet Martineau and IdaB.Wells prevented the implementation of a racial segregation policy in the Chicago public school system in the early 1900s and helped to establish settlement houses in that city.

Despite their differences,functionalists,conflict theorists,and interactionists would all agree that there is much more to sports than exercise or recreation.

An ideal type is:

Which sociological perspective sees the social world as being in continual struggle?

Having a grandmother who sits on the board of trustees for your college is an example of social capital.

Sociology,anthropology,economics,and history study various aspects of human society and are therefore considered:

Sociology is the systematic study of social behavior and the study of individual personality differences.

Sociological studies that focus on large-scale phenomena or entire civilizations are defined as:

C.Wright Mills advocated the use of the sociological imagination to view divorce in the United States because divorce:

In examining any aspect of society,which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?

Which of the following would be an example of social capital?

Which of the following statements is an example of a sociological theory?

Émile Durkheim's explanation of suicide was scientific because he:

Sociology is considered a science because sociologists:

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