Deck 1: Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Question 1

The only individual convicted of the My Lai crimes was:

A)Lt.William Calley.
B)Seymour S.Hirsch.
C)Capt.Ernest "Mad Dog" Medina.
D)Col.Frank Barker.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Berger compares sociologists to peeping Toms

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which factor did not contribute to Charlie Company's frustration during the months preceding My Lai?

A)They spent a lot of time waiting around for battles that never came.
B)They were led by incompetent commanders.
C)They had spent hours reading books about death and dying.
D)They were grieving over the death of one of their sergeants.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to Berger,the fascinating aspect of sociology lies in its ability to help us:

A)see a seemingly familiar world in a new light.
B)resolve our individual emotional problems.
C)understand why individuals commit crimes.
D)differentiate between right and wrong.

Question 5

According to Mills,the most fruitful distinction within the sociological imagination is between:

A)personal troubles and public issues.
B)history and science fiction.
C)social change and political domination.
D)qualitative and quantitative research.

Question 6

The targets of sanctioned massacres are deprived of the two essential qualities of identity and community.

Question 7

The social process in which the usual principles of morality no longer apply to victims is called:

A)dehumanization.
B)routinization.
C)stigmatization.
D)authorization.

Question 8

What defines the "quality of mind" that Mills refers to as the "sociological imagination?"

A)The ability to understand a wealth of information.
B)The ability to understand the relationship between individual,history,and society.
C)The ability to use reason to find solutions to problems.
D)The ability to predict what a person will do given certain circumstances.

Question 9

According to the author,what is the first lesson of social science?

A)Individuals can understand themselves only within the context of their time and by being aware of others in their circumstances.
B)Individuals are entirely responsible for their own fate.
C)The life course of an individual is determined entirely by demographic characteristics.
D)Individuals must understand their past before they reach future goals.

Question 10

The sociological concern with the My Lai massacre involves the army's extensive cover-up of the massacre.

Question 11

The army's inquiry into the massacre found that Colonel Barker's orders were concerning because:

A)they were not aggressive enough.
B)the Colonel demanded the slaughter of civilians.
C)they were too vague.
D)the Colonel was aware that his soldiers were emotionally unstable.

Question 12

Which of the following situations would be the most interesting to a sociologist?

A)One's coping mechanisms following the death of a loved one.
B)The psychological development of an aggressive child.
C)The interactions among children playing in a small group.
D)The disease process of an Alzheimer's patient.

Question 13

Mills believes the common person does not possess the sociological imagination because:

A)most people lack an understanding of scientific concepts and terminology.
B)only a select few are capable of effective problem solving.
C)people are disoriented by the fast pace at which the modern world is changing.
D)most people are insensitive to the rampant social injustice prevalent in today's society.

Question 14

When trying to explain sanctioned massacres,the authors state it is important to look at how one's moral inhibitions against violence are weakened.

Question 15

According to Mills,"the public issues of social structure" are the discrepancies between one's perception and a society's truth.

Question 16

The author defines a(n)_____ as a private matter in which an individual's cherished values are threatened.

A)illness
B)trouble
C)failure
D)breakdown

Question 17

What does Mills mean by "the personal troubles of milieu"?

A)Private matters that occur within the life of an individual.
B)The longstanding argument against the use of milieu to solve arguments.
C)One's tendency to self-sabotage personal goal attainment.
D)An individual's difficulty orienting themselves to their society.

Question 18

Which question would not be asked by a social analyst who possesses the sociological imagination?

A)What is the structure of this particular society as a whole?
B)Where does this society stand in human history?
C)What varieties of men and women now prevail in this society and in this period?
D)What is the most likely next stage for this particular society and its inhabitants?

Question 19

The My Lai massacre was considered a(n):

A)military intervention.
B)crime of obedience.
C)act of terrorism.
D)novice phenomenon.

Question 20

The impact of a totally new culture upon a newcomer is referred to as:

A)cultural insensitivity.
B)culture shock.
C)cultural transference.
D)culture displacement.