SOCI exam 4
neglect
Which type of child abuse is most prevalent in the United States?
A conflict theory
A sociologist studying how religious beliefs become so deeply rooted in people that they can hate people of other religions probably is..
Most reports of child abuse come from non-relative adults who interact with the child
If you work with children, why is it important to be ever vigilant for any signs of child abuse?
Buddhism
Name the religion that practices "The Four Noble Truths".
Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and family
Passing on one's heritage, possessions, and wealth is..
Rational Choice Theory
Roberto has just moved to a new city. He does not know anyone but he wants to find a mosque where he can practice Islam. Which theory will Roberto use, either consciously or subconsciously, to make a decision?
Two or more people who consider themselves to be related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Sociologically, what is a family?
the nuclear family
Sociologically, what is the immediate family of husband, wife, and children called who live apart from other kin?
Talmud; Torah
The _________ records Jewish interpretations of the _________ which is their sacred text.
two parent households
The majority of American children live in ______________.
Religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers
What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study?
to study the role that religion plays in people's lives
What is the primary reason sociologists study religion?
Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage
What is the relationship, if any, between people who cohabitate and then get married, and those people who wait to live together after they marry?
patrilocal residence
When Maria married John, she moved to John's house which was adjacent to his parent's house. Her mother-in-law was always over giving Maria advice on everything from decorating to icing cakes. Maria lives in a..
Liberation Theology
When Rosa and Sergei realized that the poor were being neglected in their city, they mobilized the members of their synagogue to send letters to the government asking them to fix the growing rate of poverty, or at least, fund the citizens so they might help their neighbors. This is an example of..
when men do more housework, women experience greater satisfaction
When conflict theorist study the division of labor in households they find what?
religion is a symbol of high culture
Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion?
Nearly half of instances of IPV involve drugs or alcohol.
Which of the following is true of intimate partner violence (IPV)?
sacred; profane
Which two words did Emile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects?
Symbolic interactionism
You are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred. Which theoretical approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect?
