sociology final

Which sociologist studied how cultural capital helps an individual navigate their culture? Émile Durkheim Pierre Bourdieu Karl Marx Max Weber

pierre bourdieu

The National Organization for Marriage is a group which travels across the country, condemning homosexuality and advocating against new laws allowing gay marriage. What type of movement are they participating in? Reistance reform Revolutionary alternative

reistance

A society that is fast moving and innovative is in what type of social movement? Givemeashaft Gesellschaft Gemeinshaft Getstheshaft

Gesellschaft

Assembling perspective falls under which sociological perspective? Conflict theorist Interactionist Functionalist Feminist

Interactionist

Which of the following is NOT a latent function of education? Courtship Political and social integration Working in groups Transmission of culture

transmission of culture

Neil Smelser's theory of crowd behavior is referred to as ______ theory: Value-added Crowd intonation Assembling Immersed socialization

value-added

The ___________ records Jewish interpretations of the _____________ which is their sacred text. Torah; Talmud Hasidic texts; Aggadic Midrashim Talmud; Torah Tanakh; Tawrat

Talmud; Torah

Sanchita worships three different and separate gods. Her religion falls into which category? Atheism Totemism Polytheism Monotheism

polytheism

The scientific study of social behavior and human groups is known as Political Science psychology sociology anthropology

sociology

Which of the following is an example of a convergence cluster? A crowd watching a performance of Hairspray A crowd singing the National Anthem before an Orioles game A boat of people screaming after Jaws is spotted beside their boat A group of friends traveling to New York City for the weekend

A group of friends traveling to New York City for the weekend

Which of the following is NOT true of the sociological perspective on religion? Religion is a system of beliefs. Religion is a cultural universal. Religion is a social institution. Religion is a symbol of high culture.

Religion is a symbol of high culture.

Which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects? Sacred; profane Secular; religious Ordinary; sanctified Unclean; holy

sacred; profane

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

A federal program that provides academically focused preschool to students of low socioeconomic status.

Marx viewed the relationship between the capitalists and the exploited workers in systemic terms; that is, he believed that a system of _____________ relationships maintained the power and dominance of the owners over the workers. Political Social all of these Economic

all of these

Sociological studies that focus on large-scale phenomena or entire civilizations are defined as... Dramaturgy Macrosociology Microsociology Interactionism

macrosociology

What did Marx and Freud see as the downfall of religion that would lead to the secularization of society? Social strains of society Apathy of society Class stratification of society Modernization of society

modernization of society

You are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred. Which theoretical approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect? Feminism Structural functionalism Conflict theory Symbolic interactionism

symbolic interactionism

Define C. Wright Mill's sociological imagination. How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure. A series of interviews asking subjects about their sleep habits and dreams. The process of analyzing human behavior based solely on statistics. The theory that man evolved slowly over time.

How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure.

____ believed that societies grew and changed as a result of the struggles of different social classes over the means of production and greatly favored ____. omte; Antipositivism Max Weber; Positivism Karl Marx; Communism Durkheim; Communism

Karl Marx; Communism

_______________ stresses the study of small groups and often uses experimental study in laboratories. Conflict theory Macrosociology Middle-range sociology Microsociology

Microsociology

Which court case set the precedent for access to education within the United States for students with disabilities? Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Plessy v. Ferguson Brown v. the Board of Education Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

Which position describes Karl Marx's view of religion and society? Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class. Religion was something only the Bourgeoisie had time to contemplate. Religion inspired the Proletariat to work harder while under the rule of the Bourgeoisie. Religion was the key to uniting the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat.

Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class.

Sociology, anthropology, economics, and history study various aspects of human society and are therefore considered Psychological categories Social sciences Natural sciences Typologies

Social sciences

After weeks of protest in Zuccotti Park, NYC's "Occupy Wall Street" divided into two camps: one composed of higher income protestors, and one composed of lower-income protesters. A ______ would be most interested in the relationship and nature of day-to- day exchanges between the two groups. Conflict Theorist Symbolic Interactionist Structural Functionalist Feminist Conflict Theorist

Symbolic Interactionist

Which of the following is the best definition of social change? An act of military rebellion. The change in society created through social movements as well as external factors like environmental shifts or technological innovations. A group of people gathered to protest or rally in favor of a bill or law. An act of a bill passing in the House and the Senate.

The change in society created through social movements as well as external factors like environmental shifts or technological innovations.

What factors contribute to inequality within the educational system in the United States? None of these Racism A & B Socioeconomic status

a & b (racism + socioeconomic status)

Some believe that religion is important because it adds meaning to people's lives and provides answers to difficult questions. A sociologist following which theory would agree with this statement? A conflict theorist A structural functionalist A symbolic interactionist A feminist

a structural functionalist

Max Weber, Georg Simmel, and Karl Marx were all advocates of: Capitalism Structural Functionalism Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism

conflict theory

Which of the following sociological perspectives argues that the educational system reinforces and perpetuates social inequalities arising from differences in class, gender, race and ethnicity? Conflict theory None of these Symbolic interactionism Functionalism

conflict theory

Malik grew up in an affluent household which embraced activities such as attending the opera, visiting museums, and traveling to foreign countries at least once a year. When Malik goes to college, he finds he has much to talk about with professors, and fellow students from similar backgrounds. Malik is enjoying the benefits of: The education gap Cultural capital Tracking Grade inflation

cultural capital

Which of the following is not a widely contributing factor in social change? Disease The Environment Technology Social Movements

disease

Sociology is considered a science because sociologists engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding teach at respected universities receive government funding for research projects construct middle-range theories to explain social behavior

engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding

When social movements link their goals to the goals of other social movements and merge into a single group, this is referred to as: Frame alignment process Ecofeminism Motivational framing Frame diagnostics

frame alignment process

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: Systematic grading GPA debt Academic bribing Grade inflation

grade inflation

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules? Commandments Communion Noble Truths Pathways to Meditation

noble truths

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? Rational Choice Theory Pro vs. Con list Enlightenment Theory Logical Approach to Decision-making Theory

rational choice theory

Which of the following is NOT a manifest function of education? Social networks Social control Socialization Social placement

social networks

The development of the assembly line process and use of interchangeable parts is an example of how technology has changed ________. social relationships a society's ideology social organization society's values

social organization

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: Grade inflation Manifest function Feminism Tracking

tracking

When did the first social revolution occur? when the plow was invented when cities developed with the domestication of plants and animals when man learned how to make fire

with the domestication of plants and animals