Question 1

According to Karl Marx,the ________ consisted of those who owned the businesses,factories,and textile mills.

Accepted Answer

A) proletariat 
B) bourgeoisie 
C) precariat 
D) proles 
A) proletariat 
B) bourgeoisie 
C) precariat 
D) proles B

Question 2

What was Karl Marx's stand on the influence of the personal values of researches on their works?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx was a strong champion of the cause of the poor and the downtrodden,and he wanted to use science to improve their plight.He argued that social scientists should bring strong moral commitments to their work and use science to change inequitable or immoral social conditions.

Question 3

How can one establish causality between two factors?

Accepted Answer

One can infer causality from the observation of associations or correlations between things in the world.If changes in one factor are regularly associated with changes in the other factor,then the first factor may be causing those changes.

Question 4

According to the interactionist perspective,a central part of social interaction is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the frequency of interactions between people 
B) people's interpretations or definitions of others' behavior 
C) people's willingness to conform to societal norms 
D) the context of a discussion 
A) the frequency of interactions between people 
B) people's interpretations or definitions of others' behavior 
C) people's willingness to conform to societal norms 
D) the context of a discussion

Question 5

What is the importance of hypotheses in verifying a theory?

Accepted Answer

Scientific theories are linked to scient

Question 6

A majority of the people in the state of Trecova value hard work and industriousness.They regard welfare schemes with disdain and oppose their existence.However,these schemes are welcomed by the poor and disadvantaged people who are not capable of doing much labor.This difference in interest creates a clash between the two groups and becomes a social problem.This social problem has developed because of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) deviation from norms 
B) misuse of power 
C) influential interest groups 
D) differences between subcultures 
A) deviation from norms 
B) misuse of power 
C) influential interest groups 
D) differences between subcultures

Question 7

Define a subculture and discuss its importance in the study of social problems.

Accepted Answer

A subculture is a group within a culture

Question 8

Ivan is a conflict theorist.The government in his country has decided to increase the tax on luxury goods so that the additional revenue generated can be used to improve the living conditions of the poor.Though this decision is encouraged by most people,it is also opposed by some.According to Ivan,this change in the tax policy will become a social problem if ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it leads to an increase in social disruption or social disorganization 
B) a group of people do not believe that its interests are being met 
C) the conflict between the underprivileged and elite people for resources increases after this change 
D) people do not see a long-term benefit from this change 
A) it leads to an increase in social disruption or social disorganization 
B) a group of people do not believe that its interests are being met 
C) the conflict between the underprivileged and elite people for resources increases after this change 
D) people do not see a long-term benefit from this change

Question 9

What is the advantage of the sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) It helps to understand the changes in various cultures due to diversification. 
B) It frees people from blind submission to social forces that they do not understand. 
C) It helps to understand the changes that led to the formation of interest groups. 
D) It makes people aware of the fallacies in social research studies. 
A) It helps to understand the changes in various cultures due to diversification. 
B) It frees people from blind submission to social forces that they do not understand. 
C) It helps to understand the changes that led to the formation of interest groups. 
D) It makes people aware of the fallacies in social research studies.

Question 10

________ is the technique of using famous and respected people to support a program or policy as a means of engendering public support.

Accepted Answer

A) Research 
B) Testimonial 
C) Modernization 
D) Social stratification 
A) Research 
B) Testimonial 
C) Modernization 
D) Social stratification

Question 11

According to the functionalist perspective,what is the difference between manifest and latent functions?

Accepted Answer

A) Manifest functions are causative events,while latent functions are the actual results of a social action. 
B) Manifest functions are the undesirable consequences of a social action,while latent functions are the desirable consequences. 
C) Manifest functions are the intended consequences of a social action,while latent functions are the unintended or unexpected consequences. 
D) Manifest functions are the changes that take a longer time to be effective,while latent functions show immediate results of a social action. 
A) Manifest functions are causative events,while latent functions are the actual results of a social action. 
B) Manifest functions are the undesirable consequences of a social action,while latent functions are the desirable consequences. 
C) Manifest functions are the intended consequences of a social action,while latent functions are the unintended or unexpected consequences. 
D) Manifest functions are the changes that take a longer time to be effective,while latent functions show immediate results of a social action.

Question 12

Martin is conducting a research on more effective ways to control foot-and-mouth disease in animals.He has developed a detailed research design,and it has been reviewed by other experts.He has also conducted the necessary experiments and drawn inferences from the resulting data.Based on the systematic steps followed by researchers while conducting a scientific study,which of the following should be done next?

Accepted Answer

A) The experts should review the research design to make sure the researcher has used the most modern and effective methods for studying the problem. 
B) Martin should publicly disseminate his research and its results through publication in a book or professional journal. 
C) Martin should formulate the research problem and review it for its feasibility. 
D) The experts should review if the conclusions made are accurate and warranted. 
A) The experts should review the research design to make sure the researcher has used the most modern and effective methods for studying the problem. 
B) Martin should publicly disseminate his research and its results through publication in a book or professional journal. 
C) Martin should formulate the research problem and review it for its feasibility. 
D) The experts should review if the conclusions made are accurate and warranted.

Question 13

A group is said to be an influential group if it has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a large number of members 
B) a significant impact on public debate and social policy 
C) existed for more than 5 years 
D) advocated for issues that affect a large number of people 
A) a large number of members 
B) a significant impact on public debate and social policy 
C) existed for more than 5 years 
D) advocated for issues that affect a large number of people

Question 14

________ is the ability of one group to realize its will,even in the face of resistance from other groups.

Accepted Answer

A) Fecundity 
B) Power 
C) Androgyny 
D) Pluralism 
A) Fecundity 
B) Power 
C) Androgyny 
D) Pluralism

Question 15

________ refers to the tendency to view one's own culture or subculture as the best and to judge other cultures or subcultures in comparison to it.

Accepted Answer

A) Recidivism 
B) Elitism 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Ageism 
A) Recidivism 
B) Elitism 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Ageism

Question 16

________ are people's ideas about what is good or bad,right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) Norms 
B) Rules 
C) Hypotheses 
D) Values 
A) Norms 
B) Rules 
C) Hypotheses 
D) Values

Question 17

________ are tentative statements that can be tested regarding relationships between two or more factors.

Accepted Answer

A) Theories 
B) Norms 
C) Hypotheses 
D) Theorems 
A) Theories 
B) Norms 
C) Hypotheses 
D) Theorems

Question 18

________ refers to legitimate power that is obeyed because people believe it is right and proper that they obey.

Accepted Answer

A) Causality 
B) Autocracy 
C) Confederacy 
D) Authority 
A) Causality 
B) Autocracy 
C) Confederacy 
D) Authority

Question 19

What is the advantage of using the systematic steps followed by scientists for conducting scientific research?

Accepted Answer

A) It guarantees accuracy of a research work. 
B) It makes the scientific method more likely than other methods to give an accurate knowledge of the world. 
C) It ensures that all research problems,including those that cannot be solved by scientific investigation,are also pursued. 
D) It provides a means for researchers to conduct their observation without the need to get their work reviewed prior to publishing it. 
A) It guarantees accuracy of a research work. 
B) It makes the scientific method more likely than other methods to give an accurate knowledge of the world. 
C) It ensures that all research problems,including those that cannot be solved by scientific investigation,are also pursued. 
D) It provides a means for researchers to conduct their observation without the need to get their work reviewed prior to publishing it.

Question 20

Some college students have joined together to form a rock band.This band consists of people who have similar interests and a passion for rock music.This group is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) subculture 
B) interest group 
C) anomie 
D) ethnic group 
A) subculture 
B) interest group 
C) anomie 
D) ethnic group

According to Karl Marx,the ________ consisted of those who owned the businesses,factories,and textile mills.

What was Karl Marx's stand on the influence of the personal values of researches on their works?

How can one establish causality between two factors?

According to the interactionist perspective,a central part of social interaction is ________.

What is the importance of hypotheses in verifying a theory?

Define a subculture and discuss its importance in the study of social problems.

What is the advantage of the sociological perspective?

________ is the technique of using famous and respected people to support a program or policy as a means of engendering public support.

According to the functionalist perspective,what is the difference between manifest and latent functions?

A group is said to be an influential group if it has ________.

________ is the ability of one group to realize its will,even in the face of resistance from other groups.

________ refers to the tendency to view one's own culture or subculture as the best and to judge other cultures or subcultures in comparison to it.

________ are people's ideas about what is good or bad,right or wrong.

________ are tentative statements that can be tested regarding relationships between two or more factors.

________ refers to legitimate power that is obeyed because people believe it is right and proper that they obey.

What is the advantage of using the systematic steps followed by scientists for conducting scientific research?

Some college students have joined together to form a rock band.This band consists of people who have similar interests and a passion for rock music.This group is an example of a(n)________.

Concentration of Power: Economic and Political Institutions

Family-Related Problems

Health and Illness

Education, Science, and Technology

Poverty

Race and Ethnic Relations

Gender,Sexual Orientation, and Social Inequality

Age and Social Inequality

Crime and Delinquency

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Trade

Population Growth and Urbanization

Environmental Problems

Violence, War, and Terrorism

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Exam 1: Approaches to the Study of Social Problems

According to Karl Marx,the ________ consisted of those who owned the businesses,factories,and textile mills.

What was Karl Marx's stand on the influence of the personal values of researches on their works?

How can one establish causality between two factors?

According to the interactionist perspective,a central part of social interaction is ________.

What is the importance of hypotheses in verifying a theory?

Define a subculture and discuss its importance in the study of social problems.

What is the advantage of the sociological perspective?

________ is the technique of using famous and respected people to support a program or policy as a means of engendering public support.

According to the functionalist perspective,what is the difference between manifest and latent functions?

A group is said to be an influential group if it has ________.

________ is the ability of one group to realize its will,even in the face of resistance from other groups.

________ refers to the tendency to view one's own culture or subculture as the best and to judge other cultures or subcultures in comparison to it.

________ are people's ideas about what is good or bad,right or wrong.

________ are tentative statements that can be tested regarding relationships between two or more factors.

________ refers to legitimate power that is obeyed because people believe it is right and proper that they obey.

What is the advantage of using the systematic steps followed by scientists for conducting scientific research?

Some college students have joined together to form a rock band.This band consists of people who have similar interests and a passion for rock music.This group is an example of a(n)________.

Concentration of Power: Economic and Political Institutions

Family-Related Problems

Health and Illness

Education, Science, and Technology

Poverty

Race and Ethnic Relations

Gender,Sexual Orientation, and Social Inequality

Age and Social Inequality

Crime and Delinquency

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Trade

Population Growth and Urbanization

Environmental Problems

Violence, War, and Terrorism

Filters