Question 1

Explain the importance of Weber's analysis of religion in criticism of Marx's explanation of the origins of capitalism.

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Question 2

Identify and briefly discuss the distinguishing features of the sociological perspective.

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Question 3

Although Max Weber was strongly influenced by Marx, he was critical of Marx's conclusions. What was one of Weber's criticisms of Marx?

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A)  that class conflict is not the only driving force of history 
B)  that manufacturing economies become more personal and flexible over time 
C)  that a workers' revolution would weaken bureaucracies 
D)  that the working classes are more revolutionary than Marx predicted

Question 4

Interested in how a large hospital functions, a sociologist conducts research in the hospital by volunteering, in order to get a sense of the hospital, and conducting interviews with doctors, nurses, and other staff when time allows. What type of research does this exemplify?

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A)  surveying 
B)  participant observation 
C)  validation 
D)  experimentation

Question 5

According to feminist theory, which of the following factors contributes to women's subordination to men in contemporary society?

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A)  biological necessity 
B)  the need for stability in modern society 
C)  historical precedent 
D)  structures of power and social convention

Question 6

Which of the following disciplines is characterized as the systematic study of human behaviour in social context?

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A)  sociology 
B)  psychology 
C)  geography 
D)  political science

Question 7

Dr. Smith is involved in a project to observe how college students interact with one another as they come from and go to their classes. He believes that students will deal with stress by engaging in boisterous behaviour. With permission from the university, he watches students and records the types of interactions they have as they walk past him. Because Dr. Smith is involved in a careful process of observing social reality and testing the validity of his ideas, he is engaged in research.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Census data in Canada have always counted certain kinds of people and excluded others, so a researcher must recognize their potential bias.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jonathan believes that men are superior to women in every way. This would be an example of unquestioned male domination of women that stems from a system-called patriarchy by sociologists-that gives Jonathan advantages and privileges.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Michelle believes that prostitution is beneficial for the whole of society because people are provided with outlets for sexual gratification that they might not have otherwise. Which of the following theories is her idea most closely aligned with?

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A)  symbolic interactionism 
B)  functionalism 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  feminism

Question 11

Which of the following sociologists was one of the first scholars to conduct sociological research investigating slavery, factory laws, and gender inequality?

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A)  Robert Merton 
B)  Max Weber 
C)  Émile Durkheim 
D)  Harriet Martineau

Question 12

The sociological study of suicide reveals that suicidal behaviour is complex. Which of the following statements best summarizes this complexity?

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A)  Behaviour often thought to be motivated exclusively by an individual's state of mind is actually influenced by social forces. 
B)  Suicide cannot be predicted. 
C)  What appears to be the influence of social forces is actually the influence of individual understandings and biographical circumstances. 
D)  Only the mentally ill commit suicide.

Question 13

The world has become more interconnected, and this high level of connectivity and communication is reflected in social organization. What term do sociologists use for these kinds of organizations?

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A)  global structures 
B)  macrostructures 
C)  universal structures 
D)  infrastructures

Question 14

When conducting research with human beings, what must sociologists be mindful of?

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A)  respecting the reputation of their university 
B)  respecting the need for public information 
C)  respecting the advantages of technology 
D)  respecting the research subject's rights

Question 15

According to your textbook, which of the following scholars is often called the first woman sociologist?

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A)  Harriet Martineau 
B)  Mary Mills 
C)  Mary Wollstonecraft 
D)  Marianne Weber

Question 16

Define feminism. How is this perspective useful for sociologists?

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Question 17

Explain the three pillars of the sociological imagination. Use examples.

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Question 18

Compare and contrast participant observation and surveys.

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Question 19

Which of the following theoretical perspectives focuses on various aspects of male domination in society?

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A)  symbolic interactionism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  dramaturgical sociology 
D)  feminism

Question 20

Sociologists engage in participant observation when they attempt to objectively observe a social milieu and take part in the activities of the people they are studying.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introducing Sociology

Explain the importance of Weber's analysis of religion in criticism of Marx's explanation of the origins of capitalism.

Identify and briefly discuss the distinguishing features of the sociological perspective.

Although Max Weber was strongly influenced by Marx, he was critical of Marx's conclusions. What was one of Weber's criticisms of Marx?

Interested in how a large hospital functions, a sociologist conducts research in the hospital by volunteering, in order to get a sense of the hospital, and conducting interviews with doctors, nurses, and other staff when time allows. What type of research does this exemplify?

According to feminist theory, which of the following factors contributes to women's subordination to men in contemporary society?

Which of the following disciplines is characterized as the systematic study of human behaviour in social context?

Census data in Canada have always counted certain kinds of people and excluded others, so a researcher must recognize their potential bias.

Jonathan believes that men are superior to women in every way. This would be an example of unquestioned male domination of women that stems from a system-called patriarchy by sociologists-that gives Jonathan advantages and privileges.

Michelle believes that prostitution is beneficial for the whole of society because people are provided with outlets for sexual gratification that they might not have otherwise. Which of the following theories is her idea most closely aligned with?

Which of the following sociologists was one of the first scholars to conduct sociological research investigating slavery, factory laws, and gender inequality?

The sociological study of suicide reveals that suicidal behaviour is complex. Which of the following statements best summarizes this complexity?

The world has become more interconnected, and this high level of connectivity and communication is reflected in social organization. What term do sociologists use for these kinds of organizations?

When conducting research with human beings, what must sociologists be mindful of?

According to your textbook, which of the following scholars is often called the first woman sociologist?

Define feminism. How is this perspective useful for sociologists?

Explain the three pillars of the sociological imagination. Use examples.

Compare and contrast participant observation and surveys.

Which of the following theoretical perspectives focuses on various aspects of male domination in society?

Sociologists engage in participant observation when they attempt to objectively observe a social milieu and take part in the activities of the people they are studying.