Exam 4 Sociology (Chap. 14 - 18) --> Wrong 1 item

18. Hitler was an example of what kind of authority?

*a. Charismatic* b. Rational-legal c. Traditional d. None of the above.

6. Jin is a conflict theorist sociologist. Which of the following statements about Occupy Wall Street would most align with Jin's sociological perspective?

*a. Occupy Wall Street is positive; our capitalist economy is only making social inequality grow larger.* b. Occupy Wall Street is a waste of time; our capitalistic economy is keeping our nation healthy, and is designed for maximum efficiency. c. Occupy Wall Street is a threat; with so many angry people gathered in one place, horrible violence will surely break out. d. Occupy Wall Street is dangerous; large crowds in these environments heighten the risk for sexual abuse and gender discrimination.

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?

*a. Rational Choice Theory* b. Enlightenment Theory c. Logical Approach to Decision-making Theory d. Pro vs. Con list

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

*a. South Korea* b. the United Kingdom c. Samoa d. Mongolia

How many pillars are essential to the Islamic faith?

a. 3 b. 4 *c. 5* d. 6

When Hildegard visited a Church of Christ, she realized just how similar their practices and beliefs are to her regular denomination of choice, the Episcopalian Church. These similarities probably mean that the Church Christ is:

a. A faith that is not part of any larger category. b. A cult within the Christian faith. *c. A sect within the Christian faith.* d. An ecclesia within the Christian faith.

To a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because:

a. All married men and women fight every single day of their lives. b. No one ever gets what they want, so everyone compromises. c. All teenagers always fight with their parents. *d. Within the family are social standings and power struggles*

14. The term mercantilism can best be defined as:

a. An economic system in which there is private ownership (as opposed to state ownership) and where there is an impetus to produce profit, and thereby wealth. *b. When children tend to enter the same or similar occupation as their parents.* c. An economic policy based on national policies of accumulating silver and gold by controlling markets with colonies and other countries through taxes and customs charges. d. An economic system in which there is government ownership (often referred to as "state run") of goods and their production, with an impetus to share work and wealth equally among the members of a society.

9. By 2009, America had suffered several consecutive quarters of economic decline. America was in the midst of a:

a. Capital rebuttal *b. Recession* c. Depression d. Economic sling-shot recovery

4. Terrence and his family own a farm in a remote region of Chile. They farm only enough to produce enough food to feed the family, and pay their taxes. What are Terrence and his family engaging in?

a. Capitalism b. Mercantilism c. Capitalistic Farming *d. Subsistence Farming*

What name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules?

a. Communion b. Commandments c. Pathways to Meditation *d. Noble Truths*

Many people are familiar with the yin-yang symbol. From which religion does this come?

a. Confucianism b. Baha'i *c. Taoism* d. Jainism

2. Juan believes that battles such as the French Revolution are necessary for a country to preserve liberty, to maintain or gain land, and will ultimately lead to a more even distribution of wealth among a population. From which sociological perspective do Juan's thoughts come from?

a. Feminist *b. Conflict theory* c. Functionalism d. Symbolic interactionism

10. In recent decades, lobbying has become a powerful force in the political world. Lobbyists frequently meet behind closed doors with senators, lawmakers, and congressmen and women to push influential legislation through the congressional process. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in examining the lobbying movement?

a. Feminist b. Exchange theory c. Functionalism *d. Symbolic interactionism*

18. Which of the following industries is not projected to experience growth within the United States within the next 10 years?

a. Financial b. Healthcare c. Community and Social Service *d. Farming, Fishing, and Forestry*

18. 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. GPA debt b. Systematic grading c. Academic bribing *d. Grade inflation*

12. What was the significance of the famous case Reynolds v. Sims?

a. It gave African Americans the right to vote. *b. It reaffirmed the concept that each person's vote should be counted equally.* c. It gave women the right to vote. d. It established the precedent that felons are not allowed to vote.

16. Alex's country was once communist, but now allows limited private ownership of companies, and lets market forces determine production and pricing decisions. What kinds of economy is Alex living in?

a. Market Communist *b. Market Socialist* c. Capitalist d. Democratic

What is the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and marriage?

a. Men and women who are married feel empowered to report abuse, thus the statistics we have on IPV between married couples are very accurate. *b. Men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating.* c. Men and women who are married experience considerably more abuse, than those who are cohabitating, or separated. d. Men and women who are married prefer to seek therapy and counseling for their problems rather than hitting, punching, or screaming.

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

a. Monotheism *b. Polytheism* c. Atheism d. Totemism

5. Which of the following is NOT a latent function of education?

a. Political and social integration b. Courtship c. Working in groups *d. Transmission of culture*

If you work with children, why is it important to be ever vigilant for any signs of child abuse?

a. Social Services will sue you if you miss any sign of child abuse. *b. Most reports of child abuse come from non-relative adults who interact with the child.* c. The child being abused may need extra help with focusing, learning, and concentrating. d. The child being abused may be made fun of by his or her peers, which may cause more emotional distress.

You are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred. Which theoretical approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect?

a. Structural functionalism b. Conflict theory *c. Symbolic interactionism* d. Feminism

How did Max Weber define power?

a. The authority to imprison citizens without cause. b. The legal resources to prosecute and punish. c. Politically elected influence used to control the masses. *d. The ability to exercise one's will over others*

In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage?

a. The engagement period. b. The first year of marriage. *c. The birth of the first child.* d. The birth of the last child.

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

a. Torah; Talmud b. Hasidic texts; Aggadic Midrashim *c. Talmud; Torah* d. Tanakh; Tawrat