soc midterm quizzes

A judge and her gavel. A cop and his gun. A lawyer and her power suit. A ____ would be most concerned with the parts these objects play in impression management. a) Symbolic interactionist b) Conflict theorist c) Functionalist d) Feminist

a

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. a) Symbolic interactionist b) Conflict theorist c) Feminist conflict theorist d) Structural functionalist

a

In 1999, Sean Fanning, John Fanning, and Sean Parker invented Napster, a global, free-of-charge, peer-to-peer music sharing program. Prior to Napster, no such program existed. The three men created _____. a) An innovation b) A culture lag c) A discovery d) A cultural universal

a

What is the first agent of socialization? a) Family b) Friends c) School d) The law

a

In which country is sex education required in public schools? a) The United States b) Sweden c) England d) Nigeria

b

Which of the following is NOT an example of organic solidarity? a) A Ford Motors employee assembling taillights on an assembly line b) A freelance artist creating a sculpture of Barack Obama c) A toll-booth employee collecting toll change d) A fast-food employee putting burgers into their buns

b

Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal? a) Putting your cell phone on silent during a Broadway production b) Incest taboos c) Holding hands with your best friend d) Marrying the partner whom your parents have chosen for you

b

Which of the following is an example of planned obsolescence? a) Jerome spills coffee on his MacBook, and it ruins the keyboard. b) Evangeline refuses to purchase a Droid or an iPhone because her Razor phone has been in perfect shape for the past 6 years. c) Sarah's iPod breaks just as the newest iPod Nano is being introduced. d) Target offers a "buy two, get one free" sale on Blue Ray discs.

c

According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a social fact? a) A religious belief b) A law c) A custom d) All of the above are social facts

d

Tyson is researching whether actors on prime-time television and hit movies negatively impact teenagers' body images. He is going undercover at a local high school to observe and participate with the students to better understand the world they live in. Tyson is conducting which research method? a) Experiments b) Secondary data analysis c) Surveys d) Field research

d

Which of the following is NOT an example of new media? a) Twitter b) The Kindle c) Facebook d) Barnes and Noble

d

Which of the following is an example of an unethical sociological research practice? a) Using a control group and an experimental group during observation b) Drawing conclusions from a study which the hypothesis did not predict c) Conducting a literature review prior to conducting an experiment d) Observing study participants without their consent

d

____ societies relied on permanent tools for survival, and expanded due to innovations such as crop rotation and fertilizer. a) Hunter-gatherer b) Industrial c) Feudal d) Agricultural

d

Émile Durkheim's much lauded study of suicide is important to the field of sociology in many ways. One of the most influential impacts was: a) It showed the psychological reasons for suicide to be a lie. b) It earned Émile Durkheim the title "Father of Sociology" so that other sociologists would have a role model. c) It allowed psychology and sociology to merge into one field. d) It defined the differences between sociology and psychology

d

Ahmed has been trying to change his schedule so that he can take one more AP class his senior year in high school. He keeps running between the guidance office and the administration office to sort out the problem. Ahmed's interaction with the school's bureaucracy is an example of: a) The hidden curriculum of schools b) The generalized other c) The influences of one's peer groups d) The influences of a total institution

a

George Herbert Mead's specific path of development for individuals is as follows: a) Preparatory stage, play stage, game stage, generalized other stage b) Generalized other stage, preparatory stage, play stage, game stage c) Game stage, play stage, generalized other stage, preparatory stage d) Preparatory stage, game stage, play stage, generalized other stage

a

Grace works in at an advertising agency. Grace's coworkers help her complete presentations, contact clients, and assist her with research. Her coworkers are serving a(n): a) Instrumental function b) Expressive function c) Intrinsic function d) Elementary function

a

How has advertising revenue significantly changed in the past few years? a) Cable and online revenue have remained greatly unchanged, while newspaper and magazine advertising revenue have fallen greatly. b) Newspaper advertising revenue has greatly increased, while online advertising revenue has fallen. c) Magazine revenue has risen steadily, while online and newspaper revenue have fallen dramatically. d) Online advertising revenue has fallen slightly, while newspaper advertising revenue has increased greatly.

a

In the early 2000's, The L Word and Queer as Folk debuted on Showtime. Both shows depicted the lives of members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community, thus giving viewers a glimpse into a a) Subculture b) Formal Sanction c) Social relativism d) More

a

Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under? a) Conflict Theory b) Structural Functionalism c) Symbolic Interactionism d) Behaviorism

a

John wants to study whether a larger number of laptops available to students at his school lead to higher grades. Choose the independent and dependent variable. a) Independent variable: Number of laptops; Dependent variable: Grades b) Independent variable: Grades; Dependent variable: Number of laptops c) Independent variable: John; Dependent variable: Grades d) Independent variable: Grades; Dependent variable: John

a

Kyle is collecting newspaper clippings from his grandfather about the American public's perception of World War II. This is an example of ______. a) Secondary data b) Primary data c) Tertiary data d) Interactive data

a

Max Weber, Georg Simmel, and Karl Marx were all advocates of: a) Conflict theory b) Symbolic interactionism c) Capitalism d) Structural functionalism

a

Miguel is doing a research paper on New York City's Stonewall riots of 1969. He visits the scene of the riots, interviews people who were there, reads the police reports of the event, and watches video footage. Miguel is conducting a(n) ______. a) Case study b) Overview c) Experiment d) Data analysis

a

Sherry is in her mid-eighties and is moving to a nursing home. She is used to getting up at 5 o'clock each morning and making breakfast for herself. Her new roommate likes to sleep until 7 o'clock and breakfast is not served at the nursing home until 8 o'clock. What is Sherry most likely to experience through this transition? a) Resocialization. b) A shift in her reading habits. c) A complete and permanent loss of herself. d) A shift in her desire to enjoy life.

a

The concept anomie can be defined as: a) A situation in which society no longer has the support of a firm collective consciousness. b) A person's beliefs and ideology are in conflict with her best interests. c) How strongly a person is connected to his or her social group. d) When one or more of an individual's roles clash.

a

The term interpretive framework can be defined as: a) A sociological research approach that seeks in-depth understanding of a topic or subject through observation or interaction; this approach is not based on hypothesis testing. b) Specific explanations of abstract concepts that a researcher plans to study c) A basis for which sociologists determine whether their independent and dependent variables reflect the results. d) An established scholarly research method that involves asking a question, researching existing sources, forming a hypothesis, designing and conducting a study, and drawing conclusions.

a

The term meritocracy is defined by the text as: a) A bureaucracy where membership and advancement is based on proven and documented skills. b) The authoritarian devalue of an employee . c) A status-based regime in which advancement is unlikely. d) The removal of personal feelings from a professional situation.

a

The term technological diffusion is defined as: a) The spread of technology across borders. b) A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly. c) The global lack of access to online media. d) The breakdown of communication between technological innovators and the general public.

a

When Wendy's sorority sisters discover that Wendy is a lesbian, they hold a secret meeting to decide if Wendy should still be allowed to pledge. A handful of the sisters vote "no." This is an example of: a) Homophobia b) Social imperialism c) Doing gender d) Bisexuality

a

Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? a) Receive corroboration from the field b) Formulate a hypothesis c) Research existing sources d) Report results

a

anet is visiting her childhood friend in the Hamptons. Janet wears ripped jeans and Chuck Taylors to an infamous "White" party. The majority of party-goers refuse to socialize with her. Janet is experiencing a form of ____. a) Social control b) Ethnocentricity c) Formal sanction d) Xenocentricism

a

Ivanka Trump is the daughter of business mogul Donald Trump. Her role as heiress to the Trump fortune is an example of ______. a) The looking-glass self b) Ascribed status c) The Thomas Theorem d) Achieved status

b

Kevin conducted a study on whether the length of the line at a local Starbucks affected how well the customers enjoyed their coffee after receiving it. Malcolm conducted the study at his local Starbucks, and found the same results. Kevin's study had a high level of _____. a) Interpretation b) Reliability c) Literacy d) Validity

b

On the first day of high school, Kaitlin overhears a group of girls calling her "goth" and "emo." She soon begins to don more black clothing, dark makeup, and seek out friends who dress the same. This is an example of ______. Institutionalization Role performance Role strain Ascribed status

b

Parents often socialize their children to: a) Ignore society and create their own norms and follow them regardless of consequences b) Understand and follow the same norms that they themselves follow c) Understand and follow different norms from what they themselves follow d) Ignore society and live alone without much interaction with other people

b

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

b

The Agricultural Revolution is often referred to as "dawn of civilization" because: a) Tribes became nomadic, traveling to various locations in search of sustenance. b) Cities and towns were established, and humans had more time for leisure activities. c) Animals were first domesticated as a resource for survival. d) Societies began to form where rainfall was plentiful; groups were able to cultivate plants instead of living nomadic lifestyles.

b

The United States Government is a form of: a) A normative organization b) A bureaucracy c) A total institution d) A coercive organization

b

The term cyberfeminism is defined by the text as: a) The removal of feminist social activism from the physical world to the online world. b) The application to and promotion of feminism online. c) The growing number of young girls who are becoming addicted to World of Warcraft. d) The threat of sexism overtaking internet message boards.

b

Thomas wants to better understand the trends in literacy rates in Baltimore city over the past 50 years using Baltimore city data. What type of research should Thomas conduct? a) A survey b) Secondary data analysis c) Field research d) An experiment

b

What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society? a) Criticism b) Constructivism c) Antipositivism d) Symbolic interactionism

b

What is the Kinsey Scale? a) An in-depth guide to measure whether a loved one is homosexual or heterosexual. b) A six-point rating system that ranges from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation. c) A religious test which classifies a person's ability to live as a heterosexual. d) An instructional manual explaining acceptable homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual behavior.

b

When Jeanette's parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection. When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month. This is an example of: a) A misunderstanding b) A double standard c) Gender identity d) Homophobia

b

When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women the subordinate group. This exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers. Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff's views? a) Cyberfeminism b) Conflict Theory c) Symbolic Interactionism d) Structural Functionalism

b

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy: a) Explicit rules b) Personality-based promotion c) Clear division of labor d) Impersonality

b

Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism? a) Andy marrying a woman who does not practice his religion, though his parents disprove. b) Helena putting aside her vegetarianism to eat meals with the local tribe she is studying. c) Joseph protesting the Running of the Bulls while visiting Pamplona. d) Ingrid becoming upset over the course language used in the Australian Outback.

b

A famous socialite is court-ordered to enter a rehabilitation center to eliminate her drug addiction. The socialite is about to become a member of a: a) Utilitarian organization b) Voluntary organization c) Coercive organization d) Paparazzi organization

c

After the floppy disk was introduced, zip drives were invented shortly after, followed quickly by flash drives. This is an example of: a) Digital divide b) Stolen technology c) Evolutionary model of technological change d) Design patent

c

Alexis wants to research the 1960's feminist movement. She reads articles from the time period, watches documentaries, and reads scholarly journals on the topic. What kind of research method is Alexis using? a) Surveys b) Ethnography c) Secondary data analysis d) Experiments

c

An instrumental leader: a) Promotes emotional strength and health, ensuring that people feel supported. b) Rejects gender roles in the name of the feminist movement. c) Is goal-oriented and largely concerned with accomplishing set tasks. d) Refers to the main focus or goal of the leader.

c

Caleb attended a private high school, which gave each student access to a personal laptop and iPhone. Ted attended a poorly funded public school, which had few computers and outdated technology. When Caleb gets to college, he's more prepared than Ted for coursework which includes computer and online material. This occurrence is an example of: a) New media b) Computer lag c) Digital divide d) Technological pause

c

It is parent-teacher conference day at Littleton Elementary School. Jimmy's teacher is anxious to meet his parents and discuss his habit of disrupting the class. When the teacher expresses her concern that Jimmy is not being socialized properly, his dad insists that he was the same way at Jimmy's age and that disrupting the class is natural for the children in his family. Jimmy's teacher and father are arguing about which fundamental sociological theory? a) George Herbert Mead's theory of self-development b) Kohlberg's theory of Moral Development c) Nature vs. Nurture d) Freud's theory of self-development

c

Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto is based on the ____ perspective. a) Institutionalism b) Symbolic Interactionism c) Conflict Theory d) Functionalism

c

Kurt and Mitch visit an Amish village on a class trip. "Let's see if we can round up some old radios and appliances and drop them off for them later this week. I think they'll appreciate it. They just don't understand what they're missing." Mitch rolls his eyes. Kurt's perspective is an example of _______. a) Behavioral normativity b) Material culture c) Cultural imperialism d) Ideal culture

c

MTV's widely-watched TV series The Jersey Shore is an example of _____, while the obscure works of playwright Sam Shepard are an example of ______. a) Jersey culture; low culture b) High culture; low culture c) Popular culture; high culture d) High culture; popular culture

c

Sociology is defined as the: a) Theoretical examination of life's origins. b) Qualitative analysis of human phenomenon. c) Systematic study of society and social interaction. d) Quantitative analysis of social transgressions.

c

Solomon Asch concluded that one reason people conform to a group is because they believe: a) They are too weak to decide for themselves. b) Large groups never make mistakes. c) The group is better informed than they are. d) Dissent is a form of weakness.

c

Susan has the newest iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac. When a new Apple product is released, Susan stands in line for hours to be the first to buy it. Susan is a(n): a) Republican b) Neo-Luddite c) Technophile d) PC person

c

Tasha believes that gender is about the division of labor in the family. In the pre-industrial era, men were the hunter-gatherers and bread-winners, and women were keepers of the home. After World War II, changes in the family structure allowed women to become breadwinners also, altering the roles of the family. From what sociological perspective do Tasha's thoughts come? a) Symbolic Interactionism b) Conflict Theory c) Structural Functionalism d) Cyberfeminism

c

The term values can be defined as: a) Scripture found within the Bible. b) Federal laws and regulations. c) A culture's standard for discerning what's good and just in society. d) The tenets or convictions that people hold to be true.

c

What group defines themselves through a rejection of the mainstream: a) Beatniks and Hepcats b) Hepcats and Hipsters c) Hipsters and Hippies d) Beatniks, Hepcats, Hipsters, and Hippies

c

What is the purpose of queer theory? a) To purpose a series of federal laws that will put an end to many social inequalities. b) To examine the genetic differences between the heterosexual population and homosexual population. c) To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality. d) To determine whether sexual orientation is a product of nature or nurture.

c

When Michael starts high school, he joins the basketball team. He begins to look to his teammate friends for cues on how to behave at dances, in the hallways, and even in the classroom. Michael's basketball team is serving as Michael's _____. a) Aggregate b) Out-group c) Reference group d) Secondary group

c

Which of the following is NOT an example of self-fulfilling prophecy? a) Though encouraged by his parents to audition for Julliard, Jose believes he isn't good enough to attend. After his audition, he expresses this reluctance to the admissions committee. They don't admit him due to his lack of certainty. b) Charlotte is an intelligent teenager, but told by her step-sisters and cousins that she's destined to a life of poverty and failure. Charlotte begins to do poorly in school, and eventually drops out. c) Kevin sprained his ankle a month before a marathon. Though his trainer advises him not to participate, Kevin runs the marathon and places third. d) Morgan overhears a professor predicting the economic recession will prevent entry-level graduates from finding gainful employment. Morgan goes on interviews but doesn't bother preparing, convinced it's a waste of time. Morgan appears unprofessional and is not hired.

c

Which of the following men coined the term positivisim, and is widely considered the father of sociology? a) Émile Durkheim b) Karl Marx c) Auguste Comte d) Max Weber

c

Biological determinism is: a) The prejudiced belief that one sex should be valued over another b) An extreme or irrational aversion to homosexuals c) An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine d) The belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology

d

Durkheim defined ______ as the communal beliefs, morals, and attitudes of a society. a) The iron cage b) Anomie c) Bourgeoisie d) Collective conscience

d

Education is important to society because: a) It teaches children facts about the world in which they live. b) It teaches children how to interact with their peers and helps them to gain social graces. c) It teaches children how to react to authority and how to behave in group and one-on-one situations. d) All of the above

d

Erik Erikson's theory explains: a) How human sexual desire is linked to the development of a personality. b) When human moral development begins in an individual. c) Why Rhesus Monkeys preferred terry cloth maternal stand-ins versus the maternal stand-ins that provided food. d) How the actions of society help shape personalities throughout the eight basic stages of life.

d

From the functionalist perspective, which of the following is a function of social media? a) Life changing function b) Social norm function c) Entertainment function d) All of the above

d

In the 2010 film, The Social Network, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was portrayed as a leader who was goal-oriented, issuing orders and assigning tasks. Which of the following leadership styles did Zuckerberg likely use? a) Oligarchy b) Laissez-faire c) Democratic d) Authoritarian

d

Qualitative sociology can be defined as: a) Door to door sales pitches, cold calls, and press conferences. b) Virtual interactivity, online polls, and online gaming. c) Statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants. d) In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data.

d

Society and culture _____. a) Are the same thing b) Are unrelated c) Could not exist together d) Could not exist without each other

d

Sumaira is scared that she will not find a job in the current economy. She decides to be a business major and attend one of the top business schools in the country. Upon graduation, she is hired by a major investment banking firm in New York. Sumaira has completed: a) Developing her sense of morality. b) A degradation ceremony. c) Developing her sense of self. d) Anticipatory socialization.

d

The debate about net neutrality consists of two main sides. Which of the following is one of those sides? a) Designating those who provide Internet service as common carriers would constitute a reasonable regulatory burden. b) People should pay Internet providers a premium for faster service, since you pay for what you get. c) Companies should invest in making improvements to their Internet service or expanding those services to underserved areas. d) Those who provide Internet service should be treated as common carriers, legally prohibited from discriminating based on the customer or nature of the goods.

d

The transition from college life to work life can be quite difficult for many young adults in the United States. Which is a possible cause for this struggle? a) The status quo has been maintained for a substantial period of time, and now the economy and government are undergoing significant changes. b) Many young people are in the same situation, so drawing expertise or knowledge from their experiences from peers is difficult. Incorrect Response c) Finding a job, renting an apartment, and being independent is a daunting task that seems insurmountable. d) All of the above

d

Weber's proposal of antipositivism influenced sociological researchers to ______ while examining different social worlds. a) Methodically predict situational outcomes b) Reject antiquated notions of privacy and consent c) Manipulate test subjects into answering difficult questions Correct Response d) Gain a subjective understanding of human cultural norms

d

Which of the following does NOT constitute cyberbullying? a) Sending threatening text messages b) Hacking someone's account and pretending to be him or her c) Posting embarrassing images of a person online d) Sending threatening letters to someone's home

d

Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping? a) A teacher discouraging a female student from entering the military, suggesting nursing school instead. b) Keisha's mom encouraging her to take home economics over shop class so she can please her future husband. c) A music store employee encouraging a young woman to study the piano or flute instead of the drums or guitar. d) A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday.

d