Question 1

Structural-functional theory traces its roots to the French Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Critical sociology was the focus of Émile Durkheim's work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the text, the Industrial Revolution led, in part, to the rise of sociology because:

Accepted Answer

A)  No one could explain why the old social structure was suddenly collapsing. 
B)  Karl Marx began arguing against the "have-nots." 
C)  The advent of mechanized labor made people less likely to rely on religion as a source of knowledge. 
D)  Those who had once been farmers had to pursue the social sciences when they found themselves out of work. 
A)  No one could explain why the old social structure was suddenly collapsing. 
B)  Karl Marx began arguing against the "have-nots." 
C)  The advent of mechanized labor made people less likely to rely on religion as a source of knowledge. 
D)  Those who had once been farmers had to pursue the social sciences when they found themselves out of work.

Question 4

A latent function of college is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Training young adults 
B)  Increasing binge drinking and alcohol related deaths 
C)  Bettering society by educating young people 
D)  Producing new knowledge through research and scholarship 
A)  Training young adults 
B)  Increasing binge drinking and alcohol related deaths 
C)  Bettering society by educating young people 
D)  Producing new knowledge through research and scholarship

Question 5

Systematic observation is central in field studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Compare and contrast deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning and inductive reason

Question 7

Max Weber's concept of verstehen refers to deep understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Modern conflict theory has its origins in the works of Karl Marx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

From the conflict perspective, social change is desirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Feminist theory focuses exclusively on micro-level processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Imagine you want to study the U.S. military from a functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict perspective. What research questions will you ask about the military from each perspective, and why is that perspective appropriate for the question posed?

Accepted Answer

From a functionalist perspective, I woul

Question 12

One critique of symbolic interaction theory is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Neglects the micro level 
B)  Neglects the macro level 
C)  Neglects the meso level 
D)  Cannot easily explain "the human problem" 
A)  Neglects the micro level 
B)  Neglects the macro level 
C)  Neglects the meso level 
D)  Cannot easily explain "the human problem"

Question 13

A manifest function of college is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Helping educated young adults meet similarly educated prospective marriage partners 
B)  Increasing binge drinking and alcohol related deaths 
C)  Bettering society by educating young people 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Helping educated young adults meet similarly educated prospective marriage partners 
B)  Increasing binge drinking and alcohol related deaths 
C)  Bettering society by educating young people 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

According to the text, conflict theory is a macro-level theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Symbolic interaction theory states:

Accepted Answer

A)  People create shared meanings and interact based on those meanings. 
B)  People are social to survive and produce offspring. 
C)  Interaction breeds conflict, and conflict underlies all social relations. 
D)  Those with power express their will over those without power. 
A)  People create shared meanings and interact based on those meanings. 
B)  People are social to survive and produce offspring. 
C)  Interaction breeds conflict, and conflict underlies all social relations. 
D)  Those with power express their will over those without power.

Question 16

Allison is a sociologist who feels very strongly that every child should be given equal opportunities for a quality high school education because it is crucial for the child's future. However, after studying the topic scientifically, she discovers that the quality of a child's high school education plays no role whatsoever in the future of that child. What should she, as a scientist, do based on the rules of objectivity and ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never tell anyone about her original findings 
B)  Share her findings with the public, but change them first so they support her own viewpoint 
C)  Release her findings as they are, even though they are not consistent with her personal views 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Never tell anyone about her original findings 
B)  Share her findings with the public, but change them first so they support her own viewpoint 
C)  Release her findings as they are, even though they are not consistent with her personal views 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

The first person to propose that the scientific method could be applied to the study of social life was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Émile Durkheim 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Karl Marx 
D)  Auguste Comte 
A)  Émile Durkheim 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Karl Marx 
D)  Auguste Comte

Question 18

According to Max Weber, what is verstehen?

Accepted Answer

According to Max Weber, a German sociolo

Question 19

Describe and define what sociologists mean by operationalizing variables. Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Operationalizing variables is the proces

Question 20

Compare and contrast social statics and social dynamics. Provide one example of each.

Accepted Answer

Social statics and social dynamics are t

Structural-functional theory traces its roots to the French Revolution.

Critical sociology was the focus of Émile Durkheim's work.

According to the text, the Industrial Revolution led, in part, to the rise of sociology because:

A latent function of college is:

Systematic observation is central in field studies.

Compare and contrast deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Provide examples.

Max Weber's concept of verstehen refers to deep understanding.

Modern conflict theory has its origins in the works of Karl Marx.

From the conflict perspective, social change is desirable.

Feminist theory focuses exclusively on micro-level processes.

Imagine you want to study the U.S. military from a functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict perspective. What research questions will you ask about the military from each perspective, and why is that perspective appropriate for the question posed?

One critique of symbolic interaction theory is that it:

A manifest function of college is:

According to the text, conflict theory is a macro-level theory.

Symbolic interaction theory states:

The first person to propose that the scientific method could be applied to the study of social life was:

According to Max Weber, what is verstehen?

Describe and define what sociologists mean by operationalizing variables. Provide an example.

Compare and contrast social statics and social dynamics. Provide one example of each.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famous or Rages and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Gender Stratification: Shehe Who Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Medicine: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth

The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference

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Exam 2: Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Structural-functional theory traces its roots to the French Revolution.

Critical sociology was the focus of Émile Durkheim's work.

According to the text, the Industrial Revolution led, in part, to the rise of sociology because:

A latent function of college is:

Systematic observation is central in field studies.

Compare and contrast deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Provide examples.

Max Weber's concept of verstehen refers to deep understanding.

Modern conflict theory has its origins in the works of Karl Marx.

From the conflict perspective, social change is desirable.

Feminist theory focuses exclusively on micro-level processes.

Imagine you want to study the U.S. military from a functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict perspective. What research questions will you ask about the military from each perspective, and why is that perspective appropriate for the question posed?

One critique of symbolic interaction theory is that it:

A manifest function of college is:

According to the text, conflict theory is a macro-level theory.

Symbolic interaction theory states:

The first person to propose that the scientific method could be applied to the study of social life was:

According to Max Weber, what is verstehen?

Describe and define what sociologists mean by operationalizing variables. Provide an example.

Compare and contrast social statics and social dynamics. Provide one example of each.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famous or Rages and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Gender Stratification: Shehe Who Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Medicine: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth

The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference

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