Quiz Four Study Sets

Which of the following is a macro-level risk factor for elder abuse?

An elder sharing a residence with the caregiver

Which of the following statements is true of legitimate power?

It comes from having a role, position, or title that people accept as legal and appropriate.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of ideal socialism?

It is based on collective goals.

Which of the following statements is true of a gig economy?

It provides flexibility and autonomy for workers.

_____ is the average expected number of years of life remaining at a given age.

Life expectancy

Which of the following statements is true of Middle Eastern Americans?

Middle Eastern Americans tend to be better educated and wealthier than other Americans.

Which of the following is one of the factors affecting the increased rates of nonmarital childbearing in the United States?

Most Americans aged 15 to 44 now believe that it's okay for an unmarried woman to have and raise a child.

Which statement correctly illustrates a difference between how Native Americans and white people identify themselves?

Native Americans prefer their tribal identities, whereas white Americans often don't know their ethnic roots.

_____ has _____ U.S. labor unions.

Offshoring; weakened

_____ is the ability of a person or group to influence others, even if they resist.

Power

What are the five functions fulfilled by families worldwide?

Procreation and socialization, economic security, sexual activity, emotional support, and social class placement

_____ is an economic system based on the collective ownership of the production of goods and services and an absence of profit motive.

Socialism

In _____ discrimination, minority group members experience unequal treatment because of a society's everyday laws, policies, practices, and customs.

institutional

A(n) _____ group is any group that may be treated differently and unequally because of their physical, cultural, or other characteristics.

minority

In a(n) _____, a member of a royal family, usually a king or queen, reigns over a kingdom.

monarchy

In a(n) _____, a couple sets up their own residence.

neolocal residence pattern

Victoria and Patrick have been married for 10 years. Victoria recently got married to Joshua while still being married to Patrick. This is an example of

polyandry.

Sociologists often describe the dating pattern in the United States as a marriage market because

prospective spouses compare eligible partners, and choose the best available mate.

In the United States, _____, which are organizations that have legal rights, privileges, and liabilities apart from those of its members, have _____.

corporations; benefited from increased tax breaks and loopholes

Which of the following is true of women's cohabitation?

College-educated women are more likely than those without college degrees to transition from cohabitation to marriage.

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies stereotypes?

Eric, a white man, claims that all Asians have strong academic backgrounds.

Which of the following statements is true of Asian Americans?

Asian Americans have the highest median household income.

Which of the following statements best describes the functionalist perspective on work and the economy?

Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment.

_____ is an economic system in which _____.

Capitalism; owners of production compete in setting prices that offer consumers the greatest value

Which of the following is a macro-level reason for declining marriage and divorce rates in the United States?

Changes in U.S. values

In the Indian political system, suffrage is universal and the people choose their own leaders by casting votes. This is an example of a(n)

democracy.

A(n) _____ refers to people who identify with a common national origin or cultural heritage.

ethnic group

Acculturation is best described as

the process of adopting the language, values, beliefs, and other characteristics of the host culture by minority groups.

Rubicon owns three pasta companies in the United States and Mexico, six packaging companies in Canada and China, marketing companies in the EU, and several large corporate farms around the world. Rubicon is an example of a(n)

transnational conglomerate.

A(n) _____ is a large company that's based in one country but operates across international boundaries.

transnational corporation