SOCI final multiple choice

Same-sex couple households account for ____ percent of U.S. households. A. 1 B. 10 C. 15 D. 30

A. 1

According to the social disorganization theory, crime is most likely to occur where? A. A community where neighbors don't know each other very well B. A neighborhood with mostly elderly citizens C. A city with a large minority population D. A college campus with students who are very competitive

A. A community where neighbors don't know each other very well

To study the effects of fast food on lifestyle, health, and culture, from which group would a researcher ethically be unable to accept funding? A. A fast-food restaurant B. A nonprofit health organization C. A private hospital D. A governmental agency like Health and Social Services

A. A fast-food restaurant

Which of the following is not an appropriate group for democratic leadership? A. A fire station B. A college classroom C. A high school prom committee D. A homeless shelter

A. A fire station

Which would a quantitative sociologists use to gather data? A. A large survey B. A literature search C. An in-depth interview D. A review of television programs

A. A large survey

A nation's flag is: A. A symbol B. A value C. A culture D. A folkway

A. A symbol

The 1972 case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia set a precedent for ____. A. Access to education B. Average spending on students C. Desegregation of schools D. Teacher salary

A. Access to education

An older women retires and completely changes her life. She is no longer raising children or working. However, she joins the YMCA to swim every day. She serves on the Friends of the Library board. She is part of a neighborhood group that plays Bunco on Saturday nights. Her situation most closely illustrates the ____ theory. A. Activity B. Continuity C. Disengagement D. Geotranscendence

A. Activity

Which type of group leadership has a communication pattern that flows from the top down? A. Authoritarian B. Democratic C. Laissez-faire D. Expressive

A. Authoritarian

The behaviors, customs, and norms associated with class are known as: A. Class traits B. Power C. Prestige D. Underclass

A. Class traits

Which of the following is not a characteristic of bureaucracies? A. Coercion to join B. Hierarchy of authority C. Explicit rules D. Division of labor

A. Coercion to join

The class, race, and gender inequalities in our healthcare system support the _____ perspective. A. Conflict B. Interactionist C. Functionalist D. All of the above

A. Conflict

Which theory of education focuses on the ways in which education maintains the status quo? A. Conflict theory B. Feminist theory C. Functionalist theory D. Symbolic interactionism

A. Conflict theory

Compared to the most Western societies, U.S. sexual attitudes are considered ____. A. Conservative B. Liberal C. Permissive D. Free

A. Conservative

In the United States, life expectancy rates in recent decades have _______. A. Continued to gradually rise B. Gone up and down due to global issues such as military conflicts C. Lowered as healthcare improves D. Stayed the same since the mid- 1960s

A. Continued to gradually rise

The Ku Klux Klan is an example of what part of culture? A. Counterculture B. Subculture C. Multiculturalism D. Afrocentricity

A. Counterculture

Learning from classmates that most students buy lunch on Fridays is an example of ____. A. Cultural transmission B. Educational access C. Formal education D. Informal education

A. Cultural transmission

Unlike Davis and Moore, Melvin Tumin believed that, because of social stratification, some qualified people were ___ higher-level job positions. A. Denied the opportunity to obtain B. Encouraged to train for C. Often fired from D. Forced into

A. Denied the opportunity to obtain

An example of high culture is ___________, whereas an example of popular culture would be ____________. A. Dostoevsky style in film; "American Idol" winners B. medical marijuana; film noir C. country music; pop music D. political theory; sociological theory

A. Dostoevsky style in film; "American Idol" winners

Which of the following is an example of corporate crime? A. Embezzlement B. Larceny C. Assault D. Burglary

A. Embezzlement

Which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability? A. Functionalism B. Conflict Theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Queer theory

A. Functionalism

The term ______ refers to society's concept of how men and women are expected to act and how they should behave. A. Gender roles B. Gender bias C. Sexual orientation D. Sexual attitudes

A. Gender roles

Who coined the phrase symbolic interactionism? A. Herbert Blumer B. Max Weber C. Lester F. Ward D. W. I. Thomas

A. Herbert Blumer

Core nations are also known as _____. A. High-income nations B. Newly-industrialized nations C. Low-income nations D. Developing nations

A. High-income nations

Sociologists tend to define family in terms of A. How a given society sanctions the relationships of people who are connected through blood, marriage or adoption B. The connection of bloodlines C. The status roles that exist in a family structure D. How closely members adhere to social norms

A. How a given society sanctions the relationships of people who are connected through blood, marriage or adoption

What is the primary driver of modernization theory? A. Industrialization B. Aging C. Conflict D. Interactions

A. Industrialization

Which of the following is not an age-related transition point when Americans must be socialized to new roles? A. Infancy B. School age C. Adulthood D. Senior citizen

A. Infancy

A student has a habit of talking on her cell phone during class. One day, the professor stops his lecture and asks her to respect the other students in the class by turning off her phone. In this situation, the professor used ____ to maintain social control A. Informal negative sanctions B. Informal positive sanctions C. Formal negative sanctions D. Formal positive sanctions

A. Informal negative sanctions

Which of these is an example of a total institution? A. Jail B. High school C. Political party D. Gym

A. Jail

Amalgamation is represented by the _______ metaphor. A. Melting pot B. Statue of Liberty C. Salad bowl D. Separate but equal

A. Melting pot

In the United States, most people define themselves as: A. Middle class B. Upper class C. Lower class D. No specific class

A. Middle class

Children of divorced parents are ____ to divorce in their own marriage than children of parents who stayed married. A. More likely B. Less likely C. Equally likely

A. More likely

Which of the following organizations is not an example of a social movement? A. National Football League B. Tea Party C. Greenpeace D. NAACP

A. National Football League

In Erik Erikson's developmental stages of life, with which challenge must older people struggle? A. Overcoming despair to achieve integrity B. Overcoming role confusion to achieve identity C. Overcoming isolation to achieve intimacy D. Overcoming shame to achieve autonomy

A. Overcoming despair to achieve integrity

When sociologists think about technology as an agent of social change, which of the following is not an example? A. Population growth B. Medical advances C. The internet D. Genetically engineered food

A. Population growth

A student wakes up late and realizes her sociology exam starts in five minutes. She jumps into her car and speeds down the road, where she is pulled over by a police officer. The student explained that she is running late, and the officer lets her off with a warning. The student's actions are an example of ____ A. Primary deviance B. Positive deviance C. Secondary deviance D. Master deviance

A. Primary deviance

If a movement claims that the best way to reverse climate change is to reduce carbon emissions by outlawing privately owned cars, "outlawing cars" is the ____. A. Prognostic framing B. Diagnostic framing C. Motivational framing D. Frame transformation

A. Prognostic framing

Which research approach is best suited to the scientific method? A. Questionnaire B. Case study C. Ethnography D. Experiment

A. Questionnaire

Plessy v. Ferguson set the precedent that ________. A. Racial segregation in schools was allowed B. Separate schools for black and white students were unconstitutional C. Students do not have a right to free speech in public schools D. Students have a right to free speech in public schools

A. Racial segregation in schools was allowed

Social stratification is a system that: A. Ranks society members into categories B. Destroys competition between society members C. Allows society members to choose their social standing D. Reflects personal choices of society members

A. Ranks society members into categories

Which of the following situations best describes crime trends in the United States? A. Rates of violent and nonviolent crimes are decreasing B. Rates of violent crimes are decreasing, but there are more nonviolent crimes now than ever before C. Crime rates have skyrocketed since the 1970s due to lax correction laws D. Rates of street crime have gone up, but corporate crime has gone down

A. Rates of violent and nonviolent crimes are decreasing

What are the major factors that affect education systems throughout the world? A. Resources and money B. Student interest C. Teacher interest D. Transportation

A. Resources and money

How did nearly complete isolation as a child affect Danielle's verbal abilities? A. She could not communicate at all. B. She never learned words, but she did learn signs. C. She could not understand much, but she could use gestures. D. She could understand and use basic language like "yes" and "no."

A. She could not communicate at all.

While PETA is a social movement organization, taken together, the animal rights social movement organizations PETA, ALF and Greenpeace are a ________. A. Social movement industry B. Social movement sector C. Social movement party D. Social industry

A. Social movement industry

Great Britain's healthcare system is an example of _______. A. Socialized medicine B. Private healthcare C. Single-payer private healthcare D. Universal private healthcare

A. Socialized medicine

The Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011 grew to be an international movement. Supporters believe that the economic disparity between the highest economic class and the mid to lower economic classes is growing at an exponentially alarming rate. A sociologist who studies that movement by examining the interactions between members at Occupy camps would most likely use what theoretical approach? A. Symbolic interactionism B. Functionalism C. Conflict theory D. Ethnocentrism

A. Symbolic interactionism

Which federal act or program was designed to allow more Hispanic American immigration, not block it? A. The Bracero Program B. Immigration Reform and Control Act C. Operation Wetback D. SB 1070

A. The Bracero Program

Children in peripheral nations have little to no daily access to computers and the internet, while children in core nations are constantly exposed to this technology. This is an example of: A. The digital divide B. Human ecology C. Modernization theory D. Dependency theory

A. The digital divide

In addition to social movements, social change is also caused by technology, social institutions, population and _________. A. The environment B. Modernization C. Social structure D. New social movements

A. The environment

The "graying of the United States" refers to ________. A. The increasing percentage of the population over sixty-five years old B. Faster aging due to stress C. Dissatisfaction with retirement plans D. Increased health problems such as Alzheimer's

A. The increasing percentage of the population over sixty-five years old

A convicted sexual offender is released on parole and arrested two weeks later for repeated sexual crimes. How would the labeling theory explain this? A. The offender has been labeled deviant by society and has accepted a new master status B. The offender has returned to his old neighborhood and so reestablished his former habits C. The offender has lost the social bonds he made in prison and feels disconnected from society D. The offender is poor and responding to different cultural values that exist in his community

A. The offender has been labeled deviant by society and has accepted a new master status

The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is an example of ______. A. The social construction of health B. Medicalization C. Disability accommodations D. A contested illness

A. The social construction of health

What is a disadvantage of McDonaldization of society? A. There is less variety of goods B. There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees C. There is less competition so prices are higher D. There are fewer jobs so unemployment increases

A. There is less variety of goods

What factor makes class systems open? A. They allow for movement between classes B. People are more open-minded C. People are encouraged to socialize within their class D. They do not have clearly defined layers

A. They allow for movement between classes

What role do secondary groups play in society? A. They are transactional, task based, and short term, filling practical needs B. They provide a social network that allows people to compare themselves to others. C. The members give and receive emotional support D. They allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and prejudices

A. They are transactional, task based, and short term, filling practical needs

The majority of U.S. children live in: A. Two-parent households B. One-parent households C. No-parent households D. Multigenerational households

A. Two-parent households

Why are wealthy parents more likely than poor parents to socialize their children toward creativity and problem solving? A. Wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment. B. Wealthy parents are not concerned about their children rebelling against their rules. C. Wealthy parents never engage in repetitive tasks. D. Wealthy parents are more concerned with money than with a good education.

A. Wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment.

Your eighty-three-year-old grandmother has been using a computer for some time now. As a way to keep in touch, you frequently send emails of a few lines to let her know about your day. She calls after every email to respond point by point, but she has never emailed a response back. This can be viewed as an example of: A. cultural lag B. innovation C. ethnocentricity D. xenophobia

A. cultural lag

Rodney and Elise are U.S. students studying abroad in Italy. When they are introduced to their host families, the families kiss them on both cheeks. When Rodney's host brother introduces himself and kisses Rodney on both cheeks, Rodney pulls back in surprise. Where he is from, unless they are romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. This is an example of: A. culture shock B. imperialism C. ethnocentrism D. xenocentrism

A. culture shock

The main difference between ethnography and other types of participant observation is: A. ethnography isn't based on hypothesis testing B. ethnography subjects are unaware they're being studied C. ethnographic studies always involve minority ethnic groups D. ethnography focuses on how subjects view themselves in relationship to the community

A. ethnography isn't based on hypothesis testing

A sociologist defines society as a group of people who reside in a defined area, share a culture, and who: A. interact B. work in the same industry C. speak different languages D. practice a recognized religion

A. interact

The biggest difference between mores and folkways is that A. mores are primarily linked to morality, whereas folkways are primarily linked to being commonplace within a culture B. mores are absolute, whereas folkways are temporary C. mores refer to material culture, whereas folkways refer to nonmaterial culture D. mores refer to nonmaterial culture, whereas folkways refer to material culture

A. mores are primarily linked to morality, whereas folkways are primarily linked to being commonplace within a culture

Using secondary data is considered an unobtrusive or ________ research method. A. nonreactive B. nonparticipatory C. nonrestrictive D. nonconfrontive

A. nonreactive

Chronic fatigue syndrome is an example of ______. A. A stigmatized disease B. A contested illness C. A disability D. Demedicalization

B. A contested illness

Which of the following is an example of a collective behavior? A. A soldier questioning orders B. A group of people interested in hearing an author speak C. A class going on a field trip D. Going shopping with a friend

B. A group of people interested in hearing an author speak

According to C. Wright Mills, which of the following people is most likely to be a member of the power elite? A. A war veteran B. A senator C. A professor D. A mechanic

B. A senator

According to the study cited by the U.S. Census Bureau, children who live with married parents grow up with more advantages than children who live with: A. A divorced parent B. A single parent C. A grandparent D. All of the above

B. A single parent

According to national surveys, most US parents support which type of sex education program in school? A. Abstinence only B. Abstinence plus sexual safety C. Sexual safety without promoting abstinence D. No sex education

B. Abstinence plus sexual safety

Which statement represents stratification from the perspective of symbolic interactionism? A. Men often earn more than women, even working the same job B. After work, Pat, a janitor, feels more comfortable eating in a truck stop than a French restaurant C. Doctors earn more money because their job is more highly valued D. Teachers continue to struggle to keep benefits such as health insurance

B. After work, Pat, a janitor, feels more comfortable eating in a truck stop than a French restaurant

During the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks and other black protestors spoke out against segregation by refusing to sit at the back of the bus. This is an example of ___ A. Act of social control B. An act of deviance C. A social norm D. Criminal mores

B. An act of deviance

Which of the following scenarios is an example of intergenerational mobility? A. A janitor belongs to the same social class as his grandmother did B. An executive belongs to a different class than her parents C. An editor shares the same social class as his cousin D. A lawyer belongs to a different class than her sister

B. An executive belongs to a different class than her parents

Which subordinate group is often referred to as the "model minority?" A. African Americans B. Asian Americans C. White ethnic Americans D. Native Americans

B. Asian Americans

According to the concept of the power elite, why would a celebrity such as Charlie Sheen commit a crime? A. Because his parents committed similar crimes B. Because his fame protects him from retribution C. Because his fame disconnects him from society D. Because he is challenging socially accepted norms

B. Because his fame protects him from retribution

Why do people join a utilitarian organization? A. Because they feel an affinity with others there B. Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining C. Because they have no choice D. Because they feel pressured to do so

B. Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining

What is discrimination? A. Biased thoughts against an individual or group B. Biased actions against an individual or group C. Belief that a race different from yours is inferior D. Another word for stereotyping

B. Biased actions against an individual or group

Which materials are considered secondary data? A. Photos and letters given to you by another person B. Books and articles written by other authors about their studies C. Information that you have gathered and now have included in your results D. Responses from participants whom you both surveyed and interviewed

B. Books and articles written by other authors about their studies

If elderly people suffer abuse, it is most often perpetrated by _____. A. Spouses B. Caregivers C. Lawyers D. Strangers

B. Caregivers

Veterans are two to four times more likely to _______ as people who did not serve in the military. A. Be a victim of elder abuse B. Commit suicide C. Be concerned about financial stresses D. Be abusive toward care providers

B. Commit suicide

Which of the following is not a manifest function of education? A. Cultural innovation B. Courtship C. Social placement D. Socialization

B. Courtship

The major difference between invention and discovery is: A. Invention is based on technology, whereas discovery is usually based on culture B. Discovery involves finding something that already exists, but invention puts things together in a new way C. Invention refers to material culture, whereas discovery can be material or theoretic, like laws of physics D. Invention is typically used to refer to international objects, whereas discovery refers to that which is local to one's culture

B. Discovery involves finding something that already exists, but invention puts things together in a new way

When Karl Marx said workers experience alienation, he meant that workers: A. Must labor alone, without companionship B. Do not feel connected to their work C. Move from one geographical location to another D. Have to put forth self-effort to get ahead

B. Do not feel connected to their work

Scapegoat theory shows that: A. Subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems B. Dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems C. Some people are predisposed to prejudice D. All of the above

B. Dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems

Two people who have just had a baby have turned from a ___ to a ____. A. Primary group; secondary group B. Dyad; triad C. Couple; family D. De facto group; nuclear family

B. Dyad; triad

Which of the following was a topic of study in early sociology? A. Astrology B. Economics C. Physics D. History

B. Economics

Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization? A. School B. Family C. Mass media D. Workplace

B. Family

Which person best illustrates opportunities for upward social mobility in the United States? A. First-shift factory worker B. First-generation college student C. Firstborn son who inherits the family business D. First-time interviewee who is hired for a job

B. First-generation college student

To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance? A. Conflict Theory B. Functionalism C. Feminist theory D. Symbolic interactionism

B. Functionalism

What theoretical perspective views society as having a system of interdependent inherently connected parts? A. Sociobiology B. Functionalism C. Conflict theory D. Ethnocentrism

B. Functionalism

The terms "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a person's _______. A. Sex B. Gender C. Both sex and gender D. None of the above

B. Gender

Which statement illustrates value neutrality? A. Obesity in children is obviously a result of parental neglect and, therefore, schools should take a greater role to prevent it B. In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools C. Merely restricting children's access to junk food at school is not enough to prevent obesity D. Physical activity and healthy eating are a fundamental part of a child's education

B. In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools

Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation _____. A. At infancy B. In early adolescence C. In early adulthood D. In late adulthood

B. In early adolescence

Today in the United States the poverty rate of the elderly is ________. A. Lower than at any point in history B. Increasing C. Decreasing D. The same as that of the general population

B. Increasing

Which of the following is a criticism of the family life cycle model? A. It is too broad and accounts for too many aspects of family B. It is too narrowly focused on a sequence of stages C. It does not serve a practical purpose for studying family behavior D. It is not based on comprehensive research

B. It is too narrowly focused on a sequence of stages

Which best describes the results of a case study? A. It produces more reliable results than other methods because of its depth B. Its results are not generally applicable C. It relies solely on secondary data analysis D. All of the above

B. Its results are not generally applicable

Which founder of sociology believed societies changed due to class struggle? A. Emile Comte B. Karl Marx C. Plato D. Herbert Spencer

B. Karl Marx

Who believed that the history of society was one of class struggle? A. Emile Durkheim B. Karl Marx C. Erving Goffmann D. George Herbert Mead

B. Karl Marx

Which of the following is a manifest function of schools? A. Understanding when to speak up and when to be silent B. Learning to read and write C. Following a schedule D. Knowing locker room etiquette

B. Learning to read and write

In most countries, elderly women ____ than elderly men. A. Are mistreated less B. Live a few years longer C. Suffer fewer health problems D. Deal with issues of aging better

B. Live a few years longer

The process by which aspects of life that were considered bad or deviant are redefined as sickness and needing medical attention to remedy is called: A. Deviance B. Medicalization C. Demedicalization D. Intersection theory

B. Medicalization

Which public healthcare systems offers insurance primarily to people over sixty-five years old? A. Medicaid B. Medicare C. Veterans Health Administration D. All of the above

B. Medicare

Which type of child abuse is most prevalent in the United States? A. Physical abuse B. Neglect C. Shaken-baby syndrome D. Verbal mistreatment

B. Neglect

Occupational prestige means that jobs are: A. All equal in status B. Not equally valued C. Assigned to a person for life D. Not part of a person's self-identity

B. Not equally valued

Many deaths in high-income nations are linked to _________. A. Lung cancer B. Obesity C. Mental illness D. Lack of clean water

B. Obesity

Which research technique would most likely be used by a symbolic interactionist? A. Surveys B. Participant observation C. Quantitative data analysis D. None of the above

B. Participant observation

What factor makes caste systems closed? A. They are run by secretive governments B. People cannot change their social standings C. Most people have been outlawed D. They exist only in rural areas

B. People cannot change their social standings

Conflict theorists see sorting as a way to _______. A. Challenge gifted students B. Perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status C. Help students who need additional support D. Teach respect for authority

B. Perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status

What intergroup relationship is represented by the "salad bowl" metaphor? A. Assimilation B. Pluralism C. Amalgamation D. Segregation

B. Pluralism

Informal education ___________. A. Describes when students teach their peers. B. Refers to the learning of cultural norms C. Only takes place at home D. Relied on a planned instructional process

B. Refers to the learning of cultural norms

The notion that people cannot feel or experience something that they do not have a word for can be explained by: A. linguistics B. Sapir-Whorf C. Ethnographic imagery D. bilingualism

B. Sapir-Whorf

The measure that compares the number of men to women in a population is _____. A. Cohort B. Sex ratio C. Baby boomer D. Disengagement

B. Sex ratio

Societies practice social control to maintain ____ A. Formal sanctions B. Social order C. Cultural deviance D. Sanction labeling

B. Social order

Key predictors for student success include _______. A. How many school-age siblings the student has B. Socioeconomic status and family background C. The age of student when she or he enters kindergarten D. How many students attend the school

B. Socioeconomic status and family background

Which action reflects ageism? A. Enabling WWII veterans to visit war memorials B. Speaking slowly and loudly when talking to someone over the age of sixty-five years old C. Believing that older people drive too slowly D. Living in a culture where elders are respected

B. Speaking slowly and loudly when talking to someone over the age of sixty-five years old

Speedy Gonzalez is an example of: A. Intersection theory B. Stereotyping C. Interactionist view D. Culture of prejudice

B. Stereotyping

What Western country is thought to be the most liberal in its attitudes toward sex? A. United States B. Sweden C. Mexico D. Ireland

B. Sweden

What is a disadvantage of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)? A. The NCVS doesn't include demographic data, such as age or gender B. The NCVS may be unable to reach important groups, such as those without phones C. The NCVS doesn't address the relationship between the criminal and the victim D. The NCVS only includes information collected by police officers

B. The NCVS may be unable to reach important groups, such as those without phones

Which program is an example of socialized medicine? A. Canada's system B. The United States' Veterans Health Administration C. The United States' new system under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act D. Medicaid

B. The United States' Veterans Health Administration

What do nations that are top-ranked in science and math have in common? A. They are all in Asia. B. They recruit top teachers. C. They spend more money per student. D. They use cutting-edge technology in classrooms.

B. They recruit top teachers.

A person who is biologically female but identifies with the male gender and has undergone surgery to alter her body is considered _____. A. Transgender B. Transsexual C. A cross-dresses D. Homosexual

B. Transsexual

The terms _________________ and ______________ are often used interchangeably, but have nuances that differentiate them. A. imperialism and relativism B. culture and society C. society and ethnocentrism D. ethnocentrism and xenocentrism

B. culture and society

That McDonald's is found in almost every country around the world is an example of: A. globalization B. diffusion C. culture lag D. xenocentrism

B. diffusion

Kenneth and Mamie Clark used sociological research to show that segregation was: A. beneficial B. harmful C. illegal D. of no importance

B. harmful

Socialization, as a sociological term, describes: A. how people interact during social situations B. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values C. a person's internal mental state when in a group setting D. the difference between introverts and extroverts

B. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

C. Wright Mills once said that sociologists need to develop a sociological __________ to study how society affects individuals. A. Culture B. imagination C. method D. tool

B. imagination

Weber believed humans could not be studied purely objectively because they were influenced by: A. drugs B. their culture C. their genetic makeup D. the researcher

B. their culture

Which statement illustrates low status consistency? A. A suburban family lives in a modest ranch home and enjoys a nice vacation each summer B. A single mother receives food stamps and struggles to find adequate employment C. A college dropout launches an online company that earns millions in its first year D. A celebrity actress owns homes in three countries

C. A college dropout launches an online company that earns millions in its first year

Structural mobility occurs when: A. An individual moves up the class ladder B. An individual moves down the class ladder C. A large group moves up or down the class ladder due to societal changes D. A member of a family belongs to a different class than his or her siblings

C. A large group moves up or down the class ladder due to societal changes

According to emergent-norm theory, crowds are: A. Irrational and impulsive B. Often misinterpreted and misdirected C. Able to develop their own definition of the situation D. Prone to criminal behavior

C. Able to develop their own definition of the situation

Which one of the following is not a way people are socialized by religion? A. People learn the material culture of their religion. B. Life stages and roles are connected to religious celebration. C. An individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith. D. Places of worship provide a space for shared group experiences.

C. An individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith.

Research suggests that people generally feel that their current family is ____ than the family they grew up with. A. Less close B. More close C. At least as close D. None of the above

C. At least as close

Which factor most increases the risk of an elderly person suffering mistreatment? A. Bereavement due to widowhood B. Having been abusive as a younger adult C. Being frail to the point of dependency on care D. The ability to bestow a large inheritance on survivors

C. Being frail to the point of dependency on care

Which of the following statements is not true? A. The life expectancy of black males in the United States is approximately five years shorter than for white males. B. The infant mortality rates for blacks in the United States is almost double than it is for white. C. Blacks have lower cancer rates than whites D. Hispanics have worse access to care than non-Hispanic whites.

C. Blacks have lower cancer rates than whites

From a sociological perspective, which factor does not greatly influence a person's socialization? A. Gender B. Class C. Blood type D. Race

C. Blood type

Which statement provides the best operational definition of "childhood obesity"? A. Children who eat unhealthy foods and spend too much time watching television and playing video games B. A distressing trend that can lead to health issues including type 2 diabetes and heart disease C. Body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height D. The tendency of children today to weigh more than children of earlier generations

C. Body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height

What occurs in Lawrence Kohlberg's conventional level? A. Children develop the ability to have abstract thoughts. B. Morality is developed by pain and pleasure. C. Children begin to consider what society considers moral and immoral. D. Parental beliefs have no influence on children's morality.

C. Children begin to consider what society considers moral and immoral.

A sociologist conducts research into the ways that Hispanic American students are historically underprivileged in the U.S. education system. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using? A. Symbolic interactionism B. Functionalism C. Conflict theory D. Ethnocentrism

C. Conflict theory

The "American Dream"—the notion that anybody can be successful and rich if they work hard enough—is most commonly associated with which sociological theory? A. Sociobiology B. Functionalism C. Conflict theory D. Ethnocentrism

C. Conflict theory

Thanatology is the study of _______. A. Life expectancy B. Biological aging C. Death and dying D. Adulthood

C. Death and dying

An older man retires from his job, stops golfing, and cancels his newspaper subscription. After his wife dies, he lives alone, loses touch with his children, and stop seeing old friends. His situation most closely illustrates _____ theory. A. Activity B. Continuity C. Disengagement D. Gerotranscendence

C. Disengagement

Who wrote the book On Death and Dying, outlining the five stages of grief? A. Ignatz Nascher B. Erik Erikson C. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross D. Carol Gilligan

C. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance? A. Segregation B. Assimilation C. Genocide D. Expulsion

C. Genocide

In general, children in ____ households benefit from divorce. A. Stepfamily B. Multigenerational C. High-conflict D. Low-conflict

C. High-conflict

What does a Functionalist consider when studying a phenomenon like the Occupy Wall Street movement? A. The minute functions that every person at the protests plays in the whole B. The internal conflicts that play out within such a diverse and leaderless group C. How the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlet for dissension D. The factions and divisions that form within the movement

C. How the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlet for dissension

The median age of first marriage has _____ in the last fifty years. A. Increased for men but not women B. Decreased for men but not women C. Increased for both men and women D. Decreased for both men and women

C. Increased for both men and women

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice people giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the grocery store patrons are demonstrating ___ A. Deviance B. Formal sanctions C. Informal sanctions D. Positive sanctions

C. Informal sanctions

Many Arab Americans face _____, especially after 9/11. A. Racism B. Segregation C. Islamophobia D. Prejudice

C. Islamophobia

Which of the following is the best explanation of racism as a social fact? A. It needs to be eradicated by laws B. It is like a magic pill C. It does not need the actions of individuals to continue D. None of the above

C. It does not need the actions of individuals to continue

What is the one defining feature of a minority group? A. Self-definition B. Numerical minority C. Lack of power D. Strong cultural identity

C. Lack of power

America's baby boomer generation has contributed to all of the following except: A. Social security vulnerability B. Improved medical technology C. Medicaid being in danger of going bankrupt D. Rising Medicare budgets

C. Medicaid being in danger of going bankrupt

China is undergoing a shift in industry, increasing labor specialization and the amount of differentiation present in the social structure. This exemplifies: A. Human ecology B. Dependency theory C. Modernization D. Conflict perspective

C. Modernization

Which of the following is true of intimate partner violence (IPV)? A. IPV victims are more frequently men than women B. One in ten women is a victim of IPV C. Nearly half of instances of IPV involve drugs or alcohol D. Rape is the most common form of IPV

C. Nearly half of instances of IPV involve drugs or alcohol

What research method did John S. Lynd and Helen Merrell Lynd mainly use in their Middletown study? A. Secondary data B. Survey C. Participant observation D. Experiment

C. Participant observation

Which of the following is the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for school-aged children? A. Children can act however they wish around their peers because children are unaware of gender roles B. Peers serve as a support system for children who wish to act outside of their assigned gender roles C. Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside their assigned roles D. None of the above

C. Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside their assigned roles

Public schools must guarantee that ______. A. All students graduate from high school B. All students receive an equal education C. Per-student spending is equitable D. The amount spent on each student is equal to that spent regionally.

C. Per-student spending is equitable

According to the World Health Organization, what was the most frequent cause of death of children under five in low-income countries? A. Starvation B. Thirst C. Pneumonia and diarrheal diseases D. All of the above

C. Pneumonia and diarrheal diseases

A woman being married to two men would be an example of: A. Monogamy B. Polygyny C. Polyandry D. Cohabitation

C. Polyandry

A boy throwing rocks during a demonstration might be an example of _______. A. Structural conduciveness B. Structural strain C. Precipitating factors D. Mobilization for action

C. Precipitating factors

What is a group whose values, norms, and beliefs come to serve as a standard for one's own behavior? A. Secondary group B. Formal organization C. Reference group D. Primary group

C. Reference group

When a high school student gets teased by her basketball team for receiving an academic award, she is dealing with competing ___. A. Primary groups B. Out groups C. Reference groups D. Secondary groups

C. Reference groups

Cultural sanctions can also be viewed as ways that society: A. Establishes leaders B. Determines language C. Regulates behavior D. Determines laws

C. Regulates behavior

What does the individual mandate provision of the 2010 U.S. healthcare reform do? A. Requires everyone to buy insurance from the government B. Requires everyone to sign up for Medicaid C. Requires everyone to have insurance or pay a penalty D. None of the above

C. Requires everyone to have insurance or pay a penalty

If we divide social movements according to their positions among all social movements in a society, we are using the ______ theory to understand social movements. A. Framing B. New social movement C. Resource mobilization D. Value-added

C. Resource mobilization

The basic premise of the Davis-Moore thesis is that the unequal distribution of rewards in social stratification: A. Is an outdated mode of societal organization B. Is an artificial reflection of society C. Serves a purpose in society D. Cannot be justified

C. Serves a purpose in society

Couple who cohabitate before marriage are ____ couples who did not cohabitate before marriage to be married at least ten years. A. Far more likely than B. Far less likely than C. Slightly less likely than D. Equally as likely as

C. Slightly less likely than

Because she plans on achieving success in marketing, Tammie is taking courses on managing social media. This is an example of ____. A. Cultural innovation B. Social control C. Social placement D. Socialization

C. Social placement

Allowing the student to move to the next grade regardless of whether or not they have met their requirements for that grade are called _______. A. Affirmative action B. Social control C. Social promotion D. Socialization

C. Social promotion

Who determines which illnesses are stigmatized? A. Therapists B. The patients themselves C. Society D. All of the above

C. Society

What term describes the separation of students based on merit? A. Cultural transmission B Social control C. Sorting D. Hidden curriculum

C. Sorting

The high unemployment rate among the disabled may be a result of _______. A. Medicalization B. Obesity C. Stigmatization D. All of the above

C. Stigmatization

The GNI PPP figure represents: A. A country's total accumulated wealth B. Annual government spending C. The average annual income of a country's citizens D. A country's debt

C. The average annual income of a country's citizens

Social movements are: A. Disruptive and chaotic challenges to the government B. Ineffective mass movements C. The collective action of individuals working together in an attempt to establish new norms, beliefs, or values D. The singular activities of a collection of groups working to challenge the status quo

C. The collective action of individuals working together in an attempt to establish new norms, beliefs, or values

Who is more likely to be an expressive leader? A. The sales manager of a fast-growing cosmetics company B. A high school teacher at a reform school C. The director of a summer camp for chronically ill children D. A manager of a fast food restaurant

C. The director of a summer camp for chronically ill children

What did Carol Gilligan believe earlier researchers into morality had overlooked? A. The justice perspective B. Sympathetic reactions to moral situations C. The perspective of females D. How social environment affects how morality develops

C. The perspective of females

Which of the following is not part of the rights and responsibilities of a sick person under the functionalist perspective? A. The sick person is not responsible for his condition B. The sick person must try to get better C. The sick person can take as long as she wants to get better D. The sick person is exempt from the normal duties of society

C. The sick person can take as long as she wants to get better

Which of the following best describes sociology as a subject? A. The study of individual behavior B. The study of cultures C. The study of society and social interaction D. The study of economics

C. The study of society and social interaction

What is an advantage of the McDonaldization of society? A. There is more variety of goods B. There is less theft C. There is more worldwide availability of goods D. There is more opportunity for businesses

C. There is more worldwide availability of goods

Which of the following is true regarding U.S. socialization of recent high school graduates? A. They are expected to take a year "off" before college. B. They are required to serve in the military for one year. C. They are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation. D. They are required to move away from their parents.

C. They are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation.

What is the approximate median age of the United States? A. Eighty-five B. Sixty-five C. Thirty-seven D. Eighteen

C. Thirty-seven

Spousal abuse is an example of ____ A. Street crime B. Corporate crime C. Violent crime D. Nonviolent crime

C. Violent crime

What method did researchers John Mihelich and John Papineau use to study Parrotheads? A. Survey B. Experiment C. Web Ethnography D. Case study

C. Web Ethnography

Sociologists using conflict perspective might study what? A. How social movements develop B. What social purposes a movement serves C. What motivates inequitably treated people to join a movement D. What individuals hope to fain from taking part in a social movement

C. What motivates inequitably treated people to join a movement

As a Caucasian in the United States, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of: A. Intersection theory B. Conflict theory C. White privilege D. Culture of prejudice

C. White privilege

Which of the following is the best example of gender stereotype? A. Women are typically shorter than men B. Men do not live as long as women C. Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded D. Men hold more high-earning, leadership jobs than women

C. Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded

Berger describes sociologists as concerned with: A. monumental moments in people's lives B. common everyday life events C. both a and b D. none of the above

C. both a and b

Seeing patterns means that a sociologist needs to be able to: A. compare the behavior of individuals from different societies B. compare one society to another C. identify similarities in how social groups respond to social pressure D. compare individuals to groups

C. identify similarities in how social groups respond to social pressure

____ deviance is a violation of norms that ____ results in a person being labeled as deviant A. secondary; does no B. negative; does C. primary; does not D. primary; may or may not

C. primary; does not

The existence of social norms, both formal and informal, is one of the main things that inform ___________, otherwise known as a way to encourage social conformity. A. values B. sanctions C. social control D. mores

C. social control

Chris Langan's story illustrates that: A. children raised in one-parent households tend to have higher IQs. B. intelligence is more important than socialization. C. socialization can be more important than intelligence. D. neither socialization nor intelligence affects college admissions.

C. socialization can be more important than intelligence.

Modern-day hipsters are an example of: A. ethnocentricity B. counterculture C. subculture D. high culture

C. subculture

A measurement is considered ______ if it actually measures what it is intended to measure, according to the topic of the study. A. reliable B. sociological C. valid D. quantitative

C. valid

Sociological studies test relationships in which change in one ______ causes change in another. A. test subject B. behavior C. variable D. operational definition

C. variable

The difference between positivism and antipositivism relates to: A. whether individuals like or dislike their society B. whether research methods use statistical data or person-to-person research C. whether sociological studies can predict or improve society D. all of the above

C. whether sociological studies can predict or improve society

The belief that one's culture is inferior to another culture is called: A. ethnocentrism B. nationalism C. xenocentrism D. imperialism

C. xenocentrism

Why did most white ethnic Americans come to the United States? A. For a better life B. To escape oppression C. Because they were forced out of their own countries D. A and b only

D. A and b only

Which of the following is not an example of an in-group? A. The Ku Klux Klan B. A fraternity C. A synagogue D. A high school

D. A high school

Sociologists associate sexuality with _______. A. Heterosexuality B. Homosexuality C. Biological factors D. A person's capacity for sexual feelings

D. A person's capacity for sexual feelings

Which is not an example of a normative organization? A. A book club B. A church youth group C. A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest group D. A study hall

D. A study hall

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act counteracts which theory? A. Modernization B. Conflict C. Disengagement D. Age stratification

D. Age stratification

A parent who is worrying over her teenager's dangerous and self-destructive behavior and low self-esteem may wish to look at her child's: A. Reference group B. In-group C. Out-group D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Core nations that work to propel peripheral nations toward modernization need to be aware of: A. Preserving peripheral nation cultural identity B. Preparing for pitfalls that come with modernization C. Avoiding hegemonistic assumptions about modernization D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Functionalist theory sees education as serving the needs of ______. A. Families B. Society C. The individual D. All of the above

D. All of the above

How do schools prepare children to one day enter the workforce? A. With a standardized curriculum B. Through the hidden curriculum C. By socializing them in teamwork D. All of the above

D. All of the above

In Asch's study on conformity, what contributed to the ability of subjects to resist conforming? A. A very small group of witnesses B. The presence of an ally C. The ability to keep one's answer private D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Sidewalk ramps and Braille signs are examples of _______. A. Disabilities B. Accommodations required by the Americans with Disabilities Act C. Veterans Health Administration D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Stereotypes can be based on: A. Race B. Ethnicity C. Gender D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What are some of the intended positive aspects of bureaucracies? A. Increased productivity B. Increased efficiency C. Equal treatment for all D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology? A. Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society. B. Psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal functions. C. Psychologists look inward to understand behavior while sociologists look outward. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we "do gender": A. During half of our activities B. Only when they apply to our biological sex C. Only if we are actively following gender roles D. All of the time, in everything we do

D. All of the time, in everything we do

The protesters at the Egypt uprising rally were: A. A casual crowd B. A conventional crowd C. A mass D. An acting crowd

D. An acting crowd

What are the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in the United States? A. ADHD B. Mood disorders C. Autism spectrum disorders D. Anxiety disorders

D. Anxiety disorders

Ethnicity describes shared: A. Beliefs B. Language C. Religion D. Any of the above

D. Any of the above

The racial term "African American" can refer to: A. A black person living in the United States B. People whose ancestors came to the Unites States through the slave trade C. A white person who originated in Africa and now lives in the United States D. Any of the above

D. Any of the above

Which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group? A. Jewish people in Germany B. Creoles in New Orleans C. White people in Brazil D. Blacks under apartheid in South Africa

D. Blacks under apartheid in South Africa

Which of these systems allows for the most social mobility? A. Caste B. Monarchy C. Endogamy D. Class

D. Class

Which of the following is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism? A. It is strictly biological and associated with chemical imbalances in the brain B. It is a behavior that is learned through socializing with other transgender individuals C. It is genetic and usually skips one generation D. Currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism

D. Currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism

The removal of homosexuality from the DSM is an example of _______. A. Medicalization B. Deviance C. Interactionist theory D. Demedicalization

D. Demedicalization

Which of the following best describes how deviance is defined? A. Deviance is defined by federal, state and local laws B. Deviance's definition is determined by one's religion C. Deviance occurs whenever someone else is harmed by an action D. Deviance is socially defined

D. Deviance is socially defined

Based on meritocracy, a physician's assistant would: A. Receive the same pay as all the other physician's assistants B. Be encouraged to earn a higher degree to seek a better position C. Most likely marry a professional at the same level D. Earn a pay raise for doing excellent work

D. Earn a pay raise for doing excellent work

Why is choosing a random sample an effective way to select participants? A. Participants do not know they are part of a study B. The researcher has no control over who is in the study C. It is larger than an ordinary sample D. Everyone has the same chance of being part of the study

D. Everyone has the same chance of being part of the study

Conflict theorists view capitalists as those who: A. Are ambitious B. Fund social services C. Spend money wisely D. Get rich while workers stay poor

D. Get rich while workers stay poor

Which person or organization defined the concept of value neutrality? A. Institutional Review Board (IRB) B. Peter Rossi C. American Sociological Association (ASA) D. Max Weber

D. Max Weber

Which assertion about aging in men would be made by a sociologist following the functionalist perspective? A. Men view balding as representative of a loss of strength B. Men tend to have better retirement plans than women C. Men have life expectancies three to five years shorter than women D. Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles

D. Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles

The American flag is a material object that denotes the United States of America; however, there are certain connotations that many associate with the flag, like bravery and freedom. In this example, what are bravery and freedom? A. Symbols B. Language C. Material culture D. Nonmaterial culture

D. Nonmaterial culture

A child who associates his line of descent with his father's side only is part of a ___ society. A. Matrilocal B. Bilateral C. Matrilineal D. Patrilineal

D. Patrilineal

Which graphic concept best illustrates the concept of social stratification? A. Pie chart B. Flag poles C. Planetary movement D. Pyramid

D. Pyramid

What doctrine justified legal segregation in the South? A. Jim Crow B. Plessey v. Ferguson C. De jure D. Separate but equal

D. Separate but equal

Current divorce rates are: A. At an all-time high B. At an all-time low C. Steadily increasing D. Steadily decreasing

D. Steadily decreasing

Which of these theories is most likely to look at the social world on a micro level? A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Positivism D. Symbolic interactionism

D. Symbolic interactionism

Which theory of education focuses on the labels acquired through the educational process? A. Conflict theory B. Feminist theory C. Functionalist theory D. Symbolic interactionism

D. Symbolic interactionism

Which group created the Millennium Development Goals? A. UNICEF B. The Kaiser Family Foundation C. Doctors Without Borders D. The World Health Organization

D. The World Health Organization

What is the largest difference between the functionalist and conflict perspectives and the interactionist perspective? A. The former two consider long-term repercussions of the group or situation, while the latter focuses on the present B. The first two are the more common sociological perspective, while the latter is a newer sociological model C. The first two focus on the hierarchical rules within an organization, while the last takes a more holistic view D. The first two perspectives address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last examines more detailed aspects

D. The first two perspectives address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last examines more detailed aspects

60. Why do sociologists need to be careful when drawing conclusions from twin studies? A. The results do not apply to singletons. B. The twins were often raised in different ways. C. The twins may turn out to actually be fraternal. D. The sample sizes are often small.

D. The sample sizes are often small.

Which is social epidemiology? A. The study of why some diseases are stigmatized and other are not B. The study of why diseased spread C. The study of the mental health of a society D. The study of the causes and distribution of diseases

D. The study of the causes and distribution of diseases

For individual people of a certain culture, the life course is _______. A. The average age they will die B. The lessons they must learn C. The length of a typical bereavement period D. The typical sequence of events in their lives

D. The typical sequence of events in their lives

In a study, a group of ten-year-old boys are fed doughnuts every morning for a week and then weighed to see how much weight they gained. Which factor is the dependent variable? A. The doughnuts B. The boys C. The duration of a week D. The weight gained

D. The weight gained

What makes Native Americans unique as a subordinate group in the United States? A. They are the only group that experienced expulsion B. They are the only group that was segregated C. They are the only group that was enslaved D. They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants

D. They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants

Conflict theorists see IQ tests as being biased. Why? A. They are scored in a way that is subject to human error. B. They do not give children with learning disabilities a fair chance to demonstrate their true intelligence. C. They don't involve enough test items to cover multiple intelligences. D. They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class

D. They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class

Which term describes the assignment of students to specific education programs and classes on the basis of test scores previous grades, or perceived ability? A. Hidden curriculum B. Labeling C. Self-fulling prophecy D. Tracking

D. Tracking

When the League of Women Voters successfully achieved its goal of women being allowed to vote, they had to undergo frame _____, a means of completely changing their goals to ensure continuing relevance. A. Extension B. Amplification C. Bridging D. Transformation

D. Transformation

Rewarding students for meeting deadlines and respecting authority figures is an example of _______. A. A latent function B. A manifest function C. Informal education D. Transmission of moral education

D. Transmission of moral education

Shaw and McKay found that crime is linked to primarily to ____ A. Power B. Master status C. Family values D. Wealth

D. Wealth

Studying sociology helps people analyze data because they learn: A. interview techniques B. to apply statistics C. to generate theories D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Some jobs today advertise in multinational markets and permit telecommuting in lieu of working from a primary location. This broadening of the job market and the way that jobs are performed can be attributed to: A. cultural lag B. innovation C. discovery D. globalization

D. globalization

The Harlows' study on rhesus monkeys showed that: A. rhesus monkeys raised by other primate species are poorly socialized B. monkeys can be adequately socialized by imitating humans C. food is more important than social comfort D. social comfort is more important than food

D. social comfort is more important than food

A symbolic interactionist may compare social interactions to: A. behaviors B. conflicts C. human organs D. theatrical roles

D. theatrical roles

Most cultures have been found to identify laughter as a sign of humor, joy, or pleasure. Likewise, most cultures recognize music in some form. Music and laughter are examples of: A. relativism B. ethnocentrism C. xenocentrism D. universalism

D. universalism

Only women are affected by gender stratification. True or False

False