Sociology Review Quiz

Which would a quantitative sociologists use to gather data? A. A large survey B. A literature review C. None of the above

A. A large survey

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

A. A symbol

A person from India moves to America and is confused by how concerned everyone is about being on time. This is an example of: A. Culture shock B. Culture lag C. Cultural Diffusion D. Cultural Transmission

A. Culture shock

_____ is/are an individual's self conception of being male or female based on his or her association with masculine or feminine gender roles. A. Gender identity B. Gender bias C. Sexual orientation D. Sexual attitudes

A. Gender identity

Within the last 30 years the gap between the wealthy and the poor in the US: A. Has increased B. Has decreased C. Has remained the same

A. Has increased

What is it called when abstract concepts and turned into something measurable? A. Operationalizing B. Theorizing C. Oversampling D. Triangulation

A. Operationalizing

Most of the family television shows in the U.S depict the father as the head of the family, with males having authority over women and children. Such shows portray: A. Patriarchy B. Matriarchy C. The glass ceiling D. Feminism

A. Patriarchy

_____ are highly oversimplified and exaggerated categories often used to judge groups of people instead of carefully understanding them. A. Stereotypes B. Privileges C. Institutions D. Identities

A. Stereotypes

Kathrine and Ralph both work full time jobs. After work, Kathrine cooks dinner, washes dishes, and does the laundry while Ralph relaxes. This is known as the: A. The second shift B. The glass celling C. sexism D. Androgyny

A. The second shift

Jocelyn has to choose a professor for Algebra class. The only thing she has to go off of is their names: Smith or Subramini. She chose Smith because she assumes that she will understand them better. Is this racism. A. Yes B. No

A. Yes

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 own social status D. none of the above

A. ranks society members into categories

Contemporary sociologists follow research examples of sociologists like Jane Adams and WEB DuBois who used research to find ways to improve the lives of people living in poverty and facing discrimination. Research like theirs, that is used to improve the lives of others, would be considered A. Pure Sociology B. Applied Sociology

B. Applied Sociology

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

B. Biased actions against an individual or group

According to Marx, the ___ owns the means of production in society A. Proletariat B. Bourgeoisie C. Vassals D. Anomie

B. Bourgeoisie

In the military a rational ranking system of authority is used. This system is designed to promote obedience to authority and efficiency. Which of the following concepts best characterizes the military? A. Ideology B. Bureaucracy C. Theocracy D. Democracy

B. Bureaucracy

According to the sociological perspective, gender differences are caused by which of the following? A. Natural processes B. Cultural processes C. Instinctive processes D. Hormonal processes

B. Cultural processes

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

B. Family

The terms masculine and feminine refers to a person's: A. Sex B. Gender C. Sexual Orientation D. Sexual attitudes

B. Gender

Because of technology, cultural diffusion: A. Occurs more slowly than it did 30 years ago B. Occurs more rapidly than it did 30 years ago C. has remained unchanged

B. Occurs more rapidly than it did 30 years ago

Which 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

Karl Marx, who would understand the social forces in the world from a conflict perspective, would say the central organizing force os society is: A. The power of religion B. Social class C. Internal motivations of individuals D. A desire for cooperation

B. Social class

Tyra is a six year old girl who likes to play with her mom's makeup and dolls. She likes to wear sparkly shoes. She wants to be a school teacher when she grows up just like her favorite school teacher. How would a sociologist explain Trya's interests and choices? A. Tyra is female so her brain is wired to like those things. B. Tyra has likely been praised for wearing sparkly shoes and her role models are more likely to be female C. Tyra is reproductively wired to choose more feminine activities and toys like dolls. It is nature's way of preparing her for motherhood D. A sociologist is equally likely to argue any of the above

B. Tyra has likely been praised for wearing sparkly shoes and her role models are more likely to be female

Which statement provides the best operational definition of "childhood obesity"? A. children who eat unhealthy foods and spend too much time watching tv 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

Richard is a Hispanic male living in poverty raised by a single mother. Alfred is a white male living in wealthy suburbs. What would a sociologist predict about the social and economic outlook of Alfred and Richard? A. Richard is just as well off as Alfred because he will work hard B. Richard is just as well off as Alfred because he will receive scholarships C. Richard would not do as well as Alfred because he was born into poverty D. Richard would not do as well as Alfred because he is unlucky

C. Richard would not do as well as Alfred because he was born into poverty

Which of the following is not a result of the McDonaldization of society? A. poor nutrition and childhood obesity are increasingly recognized as social problems B. major corporations and valuable brands are increasingly recognized as social institutions C. Tasks are increasingly rationalized in order to maximize efficiency, calculability, predictability and control D. Inequalities are increasingly justified in order to maintain low minimum wages in the service sector of the economy

C. Tasks are increasingly rationalized in order to maximize efficiency, calculability, predictability and control

The sociological imagination allows us to grasp the relationship between: A. Cause and effect B. Culture and structure C. The individual and the group D. Instinct and socialization

C. The individual and the group

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. Scapegoating theory

C. White privilege

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

C. Women tend to be over emotional, while men are level headed

What is it called when a person is discriminated against due to age? A. Social epidemiology B. Gerontology C. Medicalization D. Ageism

D. Ageism

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 ones religion C. Deviance occurs whenever someone is harmed by an action D. Deviance is culturally defined

D. Deviance is culturally defined

What is alienation? A. Selfishly using others for one's benefit B. Dividing activities and labor among people within an organization C. Adoption of society's dominant culture by a minority group D. Separation from other people, meaningful work, or ourselves as active beings

D. Separation from other people, meaningful work, or ourselves as active beings