SOCIOLOGY 15, 16

The term sorting can be defined as:

A=C classifying students based on academic merit or potential A. A formalized system that places students on "tracks" (advanced, low achievers) that perpetuate inequalities B. The process by which students are allowed to choose their own classes based on interest C. Classifying students based on academic merit or potential D. The use of education to improve one's social standing

Which sociologist studied how cultural capital helps an individual navigate their culture?

A=D Max Weber Karl Marx Emile Durkheim Pierre Bourdieu

Which text is considered sacred to Christians of all sects?

A=D The Book of Mormon The Apocrypha The Hymnal The Bible

Jackson lives in rural Chile, and is the son of a poor farmer. The nearest school is 50 miles away, and he has no means to get there. What does the educational system in Jackson's country lack?

A=D A. Formal education B. Informal education C. Latent functions D. Universal access

To make students more competitive in the work force and for graduate school, college professors are beginning to lower the standard for student grades (i.e. what was once considered a B, is now considered an A). This is known as:

A=A A. Grade inflation B. GPA Debt C. Academic bribing D. Systematic grading

Megachurches have become popular in certain parts of the United States. Where else in the world are megachurches widely popular?

A=A A. South Korea B. the United Kingdom C. Mongolia D. Samoa

Sanchita worships three different and separate gods. Her religion falls into which category?

A=A A. Polytheism B. Atheism C. Monotheism D. Totemism

When Ahmed is in 5th grade, he does poorly in math and science. His teachers recommend him for lower-level classes throughout middle school in all subjects, and he's not given the chance to excel elsewhere. This process is known as:

A=A A. Tracking B. Grade Inflation C. Feminism D. Manifest function

What factors contribute to inequality within the educational system in the United States?

A=A A. All of the above B. None of the above C. Racism D. Socioeconomic status

Which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects?

A=A A. Sacred; profane B. Unclean; holy C. Secular; religious D. Ordinary; sanctified

The ___________ records Jewish interpretations of the _____________ which is their sacred text.

A=A A. Torah; Talmud B. Hasidic texts; Aggadic Midrashim C. Tanakh; Tawrat D. Talmud; Torah

On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news. For decades people have disagreeing over the constitutionality of prayer in schools. This controversy is a great example of the tension between:

A=A A. Church and State B. Social Classes C. State law and Federal law D. Different Religions

Which position describes Karl Marx's view of religion and society?

A=B Religion was the key to uniting the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class Religion inspired the Proletariat to work harder while under the rule of the Bourgeoisie Religion was something only the Bourgeoisie had time to contemplate

Which of the following is NOT a method used within the United States to produce educational equality?

A=B A. Charter schools B. Mandatory tutoring C. Bussing D. Head Start

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules?

A=B A. Pathways to Meditation B. Noble Truths C. Communion D. Commandments

What is the Head Start Program?

A=B a federal program that provides academically focused preschool to students of low socioeconomic status A. A teaching method which equips students to regurgitate facts in order to do well on standardized tests B. A federal program that provides academically focused preschool to students of low socioeconomic status C. A state mandate that determines the eligibility of students who expect to attend college D. A curriculum which requires states to test students in prescribed grades, with the results of those tests determining eligibility to receive federal funding

A sociologist studying how religious beliefs become so deeply rooted in people that they can hate people of other religions probably is:

A=C A. A feminist B. A structural functionalist C. A conflict theorist D. A symbolic interactionist

The term formal education is defined by the text as:

A=C A. An education that is accompanied by a tutor at all times B. The education one receives at a private school, parochial school, or private college C. The learning of academic facts and concepts D. Learning about cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors through participation in a society

Which court case set the precedent for access to education within the United States for students with disabilities?

A=C A. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission B. Plessy v. Ferguson C. Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia D. Brown v. the Board of Education

Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion?

A=D A. Religion is a cultural universal B. Religion is a social institution C. Religion is a system of beliefs D. Religion is a symbol of high culture