Question 1

Knowing how the research was conducted is the most important factor in determining whether the research is credible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which type of information is evaluated by experts in the relevant subject matter and is revised by the author based on those comments, prior to publication?

Accepted Answer

A)  think-tank articles 
B)  news articles 
C)  political dissertations 
D)  peer-reviewed articles

Question 3

The Enlightenment and ______ were catalysts for the formation of sociology as an academic discipline.

Accepted Answer

A)  religion 
B)  monarchy 
C)  Renaissance 
D)  Industrial Revolution

Question 4

W.E.B. Du Bois was among the first sociologists to suggest that the science could be used to understand the dramatic social changes that took place after the Industrial Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why did intellectuals like Auguste Comte believe that the science of sociology was necessary?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why did intellectuals like Auguste Comte believe...

Question 6

Examine the concepts of the sociological eye and the sociological imagination. Explain the differences between these concepts, and describe how they are connected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Examine the concepts of the sociological eye...

Question 7

Which term describes the rules, values, beliefs, and material goods of a society?

Accepted Answer

A)  social structure 
B)  social constructionism 
C)  social problems 
D)  culture

Question 8

Women in the United States did not gain the right to vote until 1920 with the passage of the 19th amendment. However, this was not perceived as a social problem in the early years of America's founding. Why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Women in the United States did not...

Question 9

The reason the same sex marriage movement was successful was due to the support and influential power of high-status individuals within society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the steps carried out by successful social movements.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which entity determines what constitutes a social problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  members of society 
B)  legislation 
C)  judges 
D)  sociologists

Question 12

It is important for a social movement to form an organized group before planning a rally because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  political parties are typically associated with rallies 
B)  rallies are difficult to plan and require specialized resources 
C)  effective action comes after people organize and come together 
D)  rallies are not allowed in some cities unless an organized group is involved.

Question 13

One example of how a social movement successfully mobilized resources is illustrated by the fact that the American Sociological Association submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in favor of same sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement about social problems is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once social problems have been constructed, they cannot be deconstructed by culture or social institutions. 
B)  Social problems are rational fears experienced by large segments of society. 
C)  In order to determine if something is a social problem, one must first ensure that many people are negatively impacted. 
D)  Powerful individuals and groups can influence what society believes to be a social problem.

Question 15

Why did the same sex marriage movement become successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  People generally become more accepting as time goes on. 
B)  Legislation negated the tyranny of the majority. 
C)  Fewer and fewer heterosexual people were marrying. 
D)  Organizing efforts paired with media campaigns and legal strategies.

Question 16

______ was one of the first to argue that sociology could make sense of the social changes resulting from the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A)  Harriet Martineau 
B)  W.E.B. Du Bois 
C)  Auguste Comte 
D)  Jane Addams

Question 17

It is possible for social conditions that harm millions of people to not be considered a social problem. Explain why this is the case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is possible for social conditions that...

Question 18

Jane Addams was known for applying her research to advocate for black Americans who were victims of racism and institutional discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An example of an effective strategy employed by the same sex marriage movement is their focus on changing the law through the court system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After conducting a literature review, what is the next step in the social scientific research process?

Accepted Answer

A)  collect and analyze data 
B)  decide what new data is needed 
C)  propose a solution 
D)  describe your findings

Exam 1: Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Knowing how the research was conducted is the most important factor in determining whether the research is credible.

Which type of information is evaluated by experts in the relevant subject matter and is revised by the author based on those comments, prior to publication?

The Enlightenment and ______ were catalysts for the formation of sociology as an academic discipline.

W.E.B. Du Bois was among the first sociologists to suggest that the science could be used to understand the dramatic social changes that took place after the Industrial Revolution.

Why did intellectuals like Auguste Comte believe that the science of sociology was necessary?

Examine the concepts of the sociological eye and the sociological imagination. Explain the differences between these concepts, and describe how they are connected.

Which term describes the rules, values, beliefs, and material goods of a society?

Women in the United States did not gain the right to vote until 1920 with the passage of the 19th amendment. However, this was not perceived as a social problem in the early years of America's founding. Why?

The reason the same sex marriage movement was successful was due to the support and influential power of high-status individuals within society.

Describe the steps carried out by successful social movements.

Which entity determines what constitutes a social problem?

It is important for a social movement to form an organized group before planning a rally because ______.

One example of how a social movement successfully mobilized resources is illustrated by the fact that the American Sociological Association submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in favor of same sex marriage.

Which statement about social problems is true?

Why did the same sex marriage movement become successful?

______ was one of the first to argue that sociology could make sense of the social changes resulting from the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution.

It is possible for social conditions that harm millions of people to not be considered a social problem. Explain why this is the case.

Jane Addams was known for applying her research to advocate for black Americans who were victims of racism and institutional discrimination.

An example of an effective strategy employed by the same sex marriage movement is their focus on changing the law through the court system.

After conducting a literature review, what is the next step in the social scientific research process?