Question 1

In the chapter it is noted that the commonly made statement that "sports are reflections of society"

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A) is not supported in any of the research done in the sociology of sport. 
B) applies to race and gender issues,but not to other social issues. 
C) ignores the capacity of people to act as agents of cultural production. 
D) is likely to inspire people to want to change sports. 
A) is not supported in any of the research done in the sociology of sport. 
B) applies to race and gender issues,but not to other social issues. 
C) ignores the capacity of people to act as agents of cultural production. 
D) is likely to inspire people to want to change sports. C

Question 2

Theories that used concepts such as role model and identity are

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A) interactionist theories. 
B) cultural theories. 
C) structural theories. 
D) psycho-social theories. 
A) interactionist theories. 
B) cultural theories. 
C) structural theories. 
D) psycho-social theories. A

Question 3

In Messner's studies of gender and sports he used

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A) fieldwork to gather all of his data. 
B) both quantitative and qualitative methods. 
C) participant observation to collect data. 
D) video equipment to record the actions of players and coaches. 
A) fieldwork to gather all of his data. 
B) both quantitative and qualitative methods. 
C) participant observation to collect data. 
D) video equipment to record the actions of players and coaches. B

Question 4

Social scientists generally collect data through the use of surveys,observations,and

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A) text analysis. 
B) photographs and videos. 
C) personal insights. 
D) forensic methods. 
A) text analysis. 
B) photographs and videos. 
C) personal insights. 
D) forensic methods.

Question 5

Knowledge produced in the sociology of sport is primarily based on

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A) the informed opinions of journalists and other experts. 
B) social research and social theories. 
C) statements made by people in sports. 
D) personal theories and data collection. 
A) the informed opinions of journalists and other experts. 
B) social research and social theories. 
C) statements made by people in sports. 
D) personal theories and data collection.

Question 6

As Messner began his investigation of gender and sports,he formed research questions around

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A) issues related to culture,social interaction,and social structure. 
B) his concerns as a father of a talented girl who played softball. 
C) the ways that gender equity had been defined in the United States. 
D) the policies of elite sport teams at the University of Southern California. 
A) issues related to culture,social interaction,and social structure. 
B) his concerns as a father of a talented girl who played softball. 
C) the ways that gender equity had been defined in the United States. 
D) the policies of elite sport teams at the University of Southern California.

Question 7

Which of the following questions would NOT be asked when using a critical approach in a sociological study of sports?

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A) Who has power in sports and how do they use it? 
B) What is the most efficient way to organize spectator sports? 
C) Who is disadvantaged by the prevailing ideas and beliefs associated with sports? 
D) Who is advantaged by existing forms of organization in sports? 
A) Who has power in sports and how do they use it? 
B) What is the most efficient way to organize spectator sports? 
C) Who is disadvantaged by the prevailing ideas and beliefs associated with sports? 
D) Who is advantaged by existing forms of organization in sports?

Question 8

When sociologists do ethnographies,data are collected in the field through

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A) surveys combined with narrative analysis. 
B) in-depth interviews combined with a deconstruction of narratives and images. 
C) the use of quantitative methods. 
D) observations and in-depth interviews. 
A) surveys combined with narrative analysis. 
B) in-depth interviews combined with a deconstruction of narratives and images. 
C) the use of quantitative methods. 
D) observations and in-depth interviews.

Question 9

The theories most likely to be used in research on the process of developing and maintaining athletic identities are

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A) interactionist theories. 
B) Freudian theories. 
C) cultural theories. 
D) opportunity theories. 
A) interactionist theories. 
B) Freudian theories. 
C) cultural theories. 
D) opportunity theories.

Question 10

When sociologists study socialization as it occurs in sports,they are most likely to be guided by

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A) structural theories. 
B) transmission theories. 
C) gender theories. 
D) interactionist theories. 
A) structural theories. 
B) transmission theories. 
C) gender theories. 
D) interactionist theories.

Question 11

Sociological theories are different from our personal theories in that they

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A) don't allow us to make predictions. 
B) are based on the insights of people who have special analytical abilities. 
C) combine the observations of men and women and old and young. 
D) are developed by using systematic research and logic. 
A) don't allow us to make predictions. 
B) are based on the insights of people who have special analytical abilities. 
C) combine the observations of men and women and old and young. 
D) are developed by using systematic research and logic.

Question 12

When Messner used a critical approach in his research on gender and sports,he was interested in

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A) how sports can be used to challenge exploitive practices in society. 
B) how he could help children adjust to the sex segregation of their teams. 
C) providing sport administrators with the tools to be more efficient. 
D) the ways that youth sports could generate revenues for worthy causes. 
A) how sports can be used to challenge exploitive practices in society. 
B) how he could help children adjust to the sex segregation of their teams. 
C) providing sport administrators with the tools to be more efficient. 
D) the ways that youth sports could generate revenues for worthy causes.

Question 13

The process of producing knowledge in the sociology of sport,as well as other scientific disciplines,is a five-stage process that begins with observation and ends with

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A) the analysis of data. 
B) a review of past research on the same topic. 
C) the publication of research results. 
D) conclusions based on data. 
A) the analysis of data. 
B) a review of past research on the same topic. 
C) the publication of research results. 
D) conclusions based on data.

Question 14

The theories most likely to use concepts such as values,symbols,ideology,and beliefs are

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A) structural theories. 
B) cultural theories. 
C) psycho-social theories. 
D) performance theories. 
A) structural theories. 
B) cultural theories. 
C) psycho-social theories. 
D) performance theories.

Question 15

When Messner used cultural theories as a guide for collecting and analyzing data in his research project,he focused primarily on

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A) the way soccer players performed gender. 
B) the number of teams coached by men or women. 
C) team names and colors. 
D) the ways that sports are a reflection of society. 
A) the way soccer players performed gender. 
B) the number of teams coached by men or women. 
C) team names and colors. 
D) the ways that sports are a reflection of society.

Question 16

Sociologist Mike Messner decided to initiate his research on gender and sports after witnessing events at

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A) his son's soccer season opening ceremonies. 
B) a Los Angeles Lakers game in which Kobe Bryant was playing. 
C) a park where adult teams played flag football. 
D) his daughter's first softball game of the season. 
A) his son's soccer season opening ceremonies. 
B) a Los Angeles Lakers game in which Kobe Bryant was playing. 
C) a park where adult teams played flag football. 
D) his daughter's first softball game of the season.

Question 17

The author points out that knowledge produced by research in the sociology of sport can be used to

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A) improve our sport performances. 
B) inform the decisions we make about sports and sport participation. 
C) understand more fully the strategies used by coaches. 
D) create training programs that will prevent serious injuries. 
A) improve our sport performances. 
B) inform the decisions we make about sports and sport participation. 
C) understand more fully the strategies used by coaches. 
D) create training programs that will prevent serious injuries.

Question 18

Theories that explain what is known about the ways that people express their values,ideas,and beliefs are called

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A) structural theories. 
B) action theories. 
C) cultural theories. 
D) interactionist theories. 
A) structural theories. 
B) action theories. 
C) cultural theories. 
D) interactionist theories.

Question 19

The author explains that he uses a critical approach when studying sports in society.As a result,many of the discussions in Sports in Society emphasize

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A) fairness and equity issues. 
B) personal development and self-esteem. 
C) social progress depends on the motivation of leaders. 
D) the need for clear rules and ethical standards. 
A) fairness and equity issues. 
B) personal development and self-esteem. 
C) social progress depends on the motivation of leaders. 
D) the need for clear rules and ethical standards.

Question 20

When Messner and his colleagues analyzed local network sports news and ESPN Sports Center coverage,they

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A) used data collected through participant observation. 
B) deconstructed narratives and images from the broadcasts. 
C) focused on information collected through in-depth interviews with broadcasters. 
D) used data collected through nonparticipant observation. 
A) used data collected through participant observation. 
B) deconstructed narratives and images from the broadcasts. 
C) focused on information collected through in-depth interviews with broadcasters. 
D) used data collected through nonparticipant observation.

In the chapter it is noted that the commonly made statement that "sports are reflections of society"

Theories that used concepts such as role model and identity are

In Messner's studies of gender and sports he used

Social scientists generally collect data through the use of surveys,observations,and

Knowledge produced in the sociology of sport is primarily based on

As Messner began his investigation of gender and sports,he formed research questions around

Which of the following questions would NOT be asked when using a critical approach in a sociological study of sports?

When sociologists do ethnographies,data are collected in the field through

The theories most likely to be used in research on the process of developing and maintaining athletic identities are

When sociologists study socialization as it occurs in sports,they are most likely to be guided by

Sociological theories are different from our personal theories in that they

When Messner used a critical approach in his research on gender and sports,he was interested in

The process of producing knowledge in the sociology of sport,as well as other scientific disciplines,is a five-stage process that begins with observation and ends with

The theories most likely to use concepts such as values,symbols,ideology,and beliefs are

When Messner used cultural theories as a guide for collecting and analyzing data in his research project,he focused primarily on

Sociologist Mike Messner decided to initiate his research on gender and sports after witnessing events at

The author points out that knowledge produced by research in the sociology of sport can be used to

Theories that explain what is known about the ways that people express their values,ideas,and beliefs are called

The author explains that he uses a critical approach when studying sports in society.As a result,many of the discussions in Sports in Society emphasize

When Messner and his colleagues analyzed local network sports news and ESPN Sports Center coverage,they

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Exam 2: Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What Is the Role of Research and Theory

In the chapter it is noted that the commonly made statement that "sports are reflections of society"

Theories that used concepts such as role model and identity are

In Messner's studies of gender and sports he used

Social scientists generally collect data through the use of surveys,observations,and

Knowledge produced in the sociology of sport is primarily based on

As Messner began his investigation of gender and sports,he formed research questions around

Which of the following questions would NOT be asked when using a critical approach in a sociological study of sports?

When sociologists do ethnographies,data are collected in the field through

The theories most likely to be used in research on the process of developing and maintaining athletic identities are

When sociologists study socialization as it occurs in sports,they are most likely to be guided by

Sociological theories are different from our personal theories in that they

When Messner used a critical approach in his research on gender and sports,he was interested in

The process of producing knowledge in the sociology of sport,as well as other scientific disciplines,is a five-stage process that begins with observation and ends with

The theories most likely to use concepts such as values,symbols,ideology,and beliefs are

When Messner used cultural theories as a guide for collecting and analyzing data in his research project,he focused primarily on

Sociologist Mike Messner decided to initiate his research on gender and sports after witnessing events at

The author points out that knowledge produced by research in the sociology of sport can be used to

Theories that explain what is known about the ways that people express their values,ideas,and beliefs are called

The author explains that he uses a critical approach when studying sports in society.As a result,many of the discussions in Sports in Society emphasize

When Messner and his colleagues analyzed local network sports news and ESPN Sports Center coverage,they

The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It

Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them

Sports for Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort

Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control

Violence in Sports: Does It Affect Our Lives

Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible

Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports

Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports

Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion

Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports

Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other

Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports

Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education

Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination

Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be

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