Quiz 5
In the educational system, what is emphasized by teaching rules? a. Rules must be obeyed. b. Rules are arbitrary. c. Various subcultures have different ways of doing things. d. Self-expression is more important than rules.
A
The religion with the most adherents worldwide is _____. a. Christianity b. Judaism c. Hinduism d. Buddhism
A
Who runs American schools? a. Local school boards b. The federal government c. Parents d. All of the above
A
To what does credentialism refer? a. The practice of rewarding people who work hard and play by the rules with money, power, and prestige b. The practice of requiring degrees for jobs whether or not the degrees actually teach skills necessary to accomplish the jobs c. A method of socioeconomic analysis used by sociologists to identify the upper class d. None of the above
B
Why do conflict theorists believe that academic competition is unfair? a. Understanding the subject matter is based on the norms and values of the poor b. Understanding the subject matter is based on the norms and values of the middle class c. Understanding the subject matter is not based on any norms or values d. Understanding the subject matter is a way of further equalizing various classes
B
What do people in the United States believe education will provide? a. An appreciation of art and culture b. Reduced stress in coping with life c. Upward mobility d. Better marriages
C
Why do increased educational requirements create a hardship for working-class students? a. They lack intelligence. b. They do not want high-status jobs. c. They must invest in additional years of education without ultimately improving their earning power. d. All of the above.
C
According to structural functional theory, which of the following is NOT a latent function of education? a. Baby-sitting b. Prolonging adolescence c. Age segregation d. Learning mathematics
D
According to structural functional theory, which of the following is true about education? a. It supplements family socialization. b. It develops talents useful to society. c. It creates new knowledge. d. All of the above
D
Why is there concern about the performance of American public schools? a. SAT scores are going down. b. American students do worse than students in other countries in math. c. American students do worse than students in other countries in science. d. All of the above
D
Sacred things have a sacred quality recognized in all societies.
F
The nuclear family consists of only the husband and wife.
F
Complementary needs theory of mate selection based on the idea that people marry those who provide the maximum need gratification when needs tend to be complementary rather than similar.
T
In the United States, the norm of residence is neolocal.
T
One function of religion is to preserve and solidify the society.
T
One function of religion is to reinforce social control.
T
Religion can persuade people to accept inequities and social injustice.
T
Religion develops out of group experiences.
T
The family suffers conflict when there is an unequal distribution of scarce resources between husband and wife.
T
The functions of the family include socialization, reproduction, and sexual regulation.
T
