SOCI 1101 Midterm

The term panoptic surveillance is defined in the text as: a) An online invasion of spyware which track when controversial political beliefs are being expressed b) A network of neighborhood spies who go through local mailboxes and listen in on phone lines c) A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly d) When people are too overwhelmed with media input to really care about the issue, so their involvement becomes defined by awareness instead of by action about the issue at hand

A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly

A cultural universal is: a) An object or a belonging of a group. b) The ideas, attitudes and beliefs of a particular society. c) A pattern or trait common to all societies. d) A written document outlining appropriate behavior.

A pattern or trait common to all societies.

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 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.

The term language can be defined as: a) Communication grounded in ideals, norms, and values. b) Gestures, signs, objects, signals, and words that help people understand the world. c) The exchange of gestures and signals for the purpose of reaching a consensus. d) A symbolic system through which people communicate and through which culture is transmitted.

A symbolic system through which people communicate and through which culture is transmitted.

A hypothesis can be defined as: a) An attempt to explain large-scale relationships b) A testable proposition c) Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them d) A way to explain different aspects of social interactions

A testable proposition

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) A cultural universal b) An innovation c) A discovery d) A culture lag

An innovation

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

Auguste Comte

Some sociologists have pointed out that gender roles are often determined by how a society socializes young boys and girls. Which of the following is an example of socializing a child into a gender role? a) Letting Kim wear pants to school. b) Buying Sarah a toy kitchen to play with. c) Taking Jimmy to the aquarium. d) Allowing Joey to sleep with his "blankey."

Buying Sarah a toy kitchen to play with.

Whose study described the differences in the way that boys and girls view morality? a) Sigmund Freud b) Erik Erikson c) Carol Gilligan d) Lawrence Kholberg

Carol Gilligan

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

Case Study

Mark, whose parents are wealthy, has been socialized to believe that he can be whoever he wants to be. His best friend Matt, whose parents are blue-collar workers, has been socialized to believe that hard work and following instructions is all he needs to support himself. Which sociological paradigm does this story fit? a) Symbolic Interactionism b) Conflict c) Structural Functionalism d) Feminist Theory

Conflict

Tyson visits China over spring break, and after getting online to write home to her parents, she realizes some of her favorite social media sites are blocked by the Chinese government. She becomes concerned with how technology reinforces inequalities among communities, both within and among countries. What sociological perspective best fits Tyson's concerns? a) Conflict b) Symbolic Interactionist c) Cyberfeminist d) Functionalist

Conflict

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

Conflict theory

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) Material culture b) Cultural imperialism c) Behavioral normativity d) Ideal culture

Cultural Imperialism

Angelica visits Thailand with her family. When she wears short-shorts and tank tops while visiting a series of temples during her first week, she is met with hostility from the locals. She feels she no longer knows how to behave or interact with those outside her family. Angelica is experiencing _____. a) Culture shock b) Material culture c) Xenocentricism d) Cultural imperialism

Culture Shock

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) Technological pause c) Computer lag d) Digital divide

Digital Divide

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) Secondary data analysis b) Field research c) Surveys d) Experiments

Field research

The process of simultaneously analyzing the behavior of individuals and the society that shapes that behavior (or, the concept that the individual and society are inseparable) is referred to as: a) Figuration b) Dramaturgical analysis c) Dynamic equilibrium d) Latent functions

Figuration

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

Gain a subjective understanding of human cultural norms

Before the dawn of social media, powerful TV networks and widely circulated newspapers had great influence over the news stories that were reported to the public. This is referred to as: a) Gatekeeping b) The great divide c) Discriminatory journalism d) Social control

Gatekeeping

Which of the following is an example of nonreactive research? a) Volunteering at a local food bank and interacting with homeless persons b) Gathering data from government studies c) Educating classrooms on the necessities of safe sex d) Interviewing heroin addicts and providing them with clean needles

Gathering data from government studies

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

Helena putting aside her vegetarianism to eat meals with the local tribe she is studying.

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, when do humans begin to think about the feelings of other people and begin to see the world through other people's eyes? a) After they graduate from college. b) In their teenage years c) When they are born d) When they first go to school.

In their teenage years

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: Grades; Dependent variable: Number of laptops b) Independent variable: Number of laptops; Dependent variable: Grades c) Independent variable: John; Dependent variable: Grades d) Independent variable: Grades; Dependent variable: John

Independent variable: Number of laptops; Dependent variable: Grades

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 defined the differences between sociology and psychology b) It earned Émile Durkheim the title "Father of Sociology" so that other sociologists would have a role model. c) It showed the psychological reasons for suicide to be a lie. d) It allowed psychology and sociology to merge into one field.

It defined the differences between sociology and psychology

Eleanor is researching the effect social media has on worldwide political awareness and revolution. Felix is examining the effect World of Warcraft has on the romantic relationships of middle-aged men in his metro area. Eleanor's analysis is _____, while Felix's analysis is _____. a) They are both macro-level. b) Macro-level; micro-level c) Micro-level; macro-level d) They are both micro-level.

Macro-level; micro-level

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) Validity b) Reliability c) Literacy d) Interpretation

Reliability

_____ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society. a) Social Individualists b) Conflict Theorists c) Symbolic Interactionists d) Structural Functionalists

Structural Functionalists

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 growing number of young girls who are becoming addicted to World of Warcraft. c) The threat of sexism overtaking internet message boards. d) The application to and promotion of feminism online.

The application to and promotion of feminism online.

Which of the following is an example of a counterculture? a) The disco invasion of the 1970's b) The yuppie craze of the 1980's c) The hippie movement of the 1960's d) The Kardashian obsession of the 2010's

The hippie movement of the 1960's

Xenocentrism is: a) The opposite of cultural relativism b) The opposite of cultural universalism c) The same as cultural imperitivism d) The opposite of ethnocentrism

The opposite of ethnocentrism

The term media globalization can be defined as: a) The worldwide integration of media through the cross-cultural exchange of ideas. b) The cross-cultural development and exchange of computer hardware. c) The inability of geographically rural areas to access new media. d) The governmental sanction allowing worldwide access to media education.

The worldwide integration of media through the cross-cultural exchange of ideas.

Peer groups are important to adolescents because: a) They rank higher in importance to adolescents' than parental influence. b) They help to develop a sense of identity separate from adolescents' parents. c) They help exert dependence among adolescents. d) They provide the second major socialization experience outside the realm of their families.

They help to develop a sense of identity separate from adolescents' parents.

Verstehen is defined by the text as: a. To maintain a moral conscience. b. To compare and contrast social facts. c. To understand in a deep way. d. To require proof of interpretation.

To understand in a deep way

E-readiness can be defined as: a) the ability to sort through, interpret, and process digital knowledge. b) the application of science to solve problems in daily life. c) the virtual experience offered by leading educational institutions. d) the electronic waste created by consumers.

the ability to sort through, interpret, and process digital knowledge.

Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on personal merit? a) Karl Marx b) Émile Durkheim c) Herbert Spencer d) Max Weber

Émile Durkheim

Political science teacher Mr. Jones asks his students to study how social media can influence public opinion by "following" famous activists, academics, and politicians on Twitter. While reading and exchanging each other's Tweets, some classmates became close friends. The first is an example of the project's ____ function, the second is an example of the project's _____ function. a) latent; manifest b) manifest; latent c) latent; latent d) manifest; manifest

manifest; latent

Which theorist would be most interested in who controls the media, and the ways in which the dominant race and class minimizes the media presence of the lower classes and other races? a) A functionalist b) A conflict theorist c) A symbolic interactionist d) A cyberfeminist

A conflict theorist

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

A culture's standard for discerning what's good and just in society.

In an effort to control a total institution, and to create a community of sameness, inmates are forced to strip down, be searched by police officers, and given identical uniforms before entering prison. This is an example of _______. a) A degradation ceremony b) An entry test that must be passed c) An exit test that must be passed d) A graduation ceremony

A degradation ceremony

Reliability is defined by the text as: a) How close the study's results come to the experimenter's hypothesis. b) How long a study is expected to remain relevant and influential. c) How well the study measures what it was designed to measure. d) A measure of a study's consistency that considers how likely results are to be replicated if a study is reproduced.

A measure of a study's consistency that considers how likely results are to be replicated if a study is reproduced.

The term value neutrality is defined by the text as: a) A practice of remaining impartial, without bias or judgment during the course of a study and in publishing results. b) A systematic approach to record and value information gleaned from secondary data as it relates to the study at hand. c) The study of evolving ethics and morals in relation to sociological research. d) A study's participants being randomly selected to serve as a representation of a larger population.

A practice of remaining impartial, without bias or judgment during the course of a study and in publishing results.

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. c) Finding a job, renting an apartment, and being independent is a daunting task that seems insurmountable. d) All of the above

All of the above

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

All of the above

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

All of the above

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

All of the above are social facts

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) A degradation ceremony. b) Developing her sense of self. c) Developing her sense of morality. d) Anticipatory socialization.

Anticipatory socialization

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

Barnes and Noble

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

Cable and online revenue have remained greatly unchanged, while newspaper and magazine advertising revenue have fallen greatly.

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) Behaviorism b) Conflict Theory c) Structural Functionalism d) Symbolic Interactionism

Conflict Theory

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

Constructivism

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

Could not exist without each other

Elise travels across Thailand with her friends and, to her surprise, finds the country quite unlike the United States. "I hate the food," she tells her family at home. "I hate the language, I hate the weird customs and awful music. America is clearly the best place to be." This is an example of _______. a) Moral relativism b) Ethnocentrism c) Paradigms d) Xenocentrism

Ethnocentrism

Quincia is studying how of the lack of comprehensive sex education is affecting a small, rural town in North Dakota. She spends two months in the town, observing and interviewing the townspeople. Quincia is conducting a(n) a) Experiment b) Ethnography c) Case study d) Secondary data analysis

Ethnography

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

Evolutionary model of technological change

What is a negative risk of media globalization? a) Social media spreading awareness about social causes. b) Accessible technology being made available to remote societies. c) The spread of computer literacy. d) Governments censoring information for their benefit.

Governments censoring information for their benefit.

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

Hipsters and Hippies

Last week, a major politician was caught in a political scandal. The story was featured on the front page of the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN.com, and was the lead story on NBC, ABC, and CBS nightly news. This is referred to as: a) Fragmentation b) Telecommunication c) Homogenization d) Illiteration

Homogenization

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

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

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

How the actions of society help shape personalities throughout the eight basic stages of life.

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

In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data.

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

Incest Taboos

What is the importance of interpretive framework? a) It leads to in-depth knowledge of a participant's social world. b) It eliminates the need for a literature review. c) It relies on statistics to determine causal relationships. d) It prevents researchers from making unethical decisions.

It leads to in-depth knowledge of a participant's social world.

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

Karl Marx; Communism

Which of the following is NOT an example of a formal norm within the United States? a) Driving on the right hand side of the road b) Paying taxes c) Making eye contact while speaking d) Crossing streets on cross-walks

Making eye contact while speaking

Today, the majority of mass-media outlets are owned by six corporations. This is a product of _________. a) Cyberfeminism b) Technological imbalance c) Media consolidation d) Corporate isolation

Media consolidation

What is a difference between a more and a folkway? a) Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not. b) Mores encourage social rebellion; folkways do not. c) Mores are legally acceptable to violate; folkways are not. d) Mores are constructed based on norms; folkways are not.

Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not.

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) Nature vs. Nurture b) George Herbert Mead's theory of self-development c) Freud's theory of self-development d) Kohlberg's theory of Moral Development

Nature vs. Nurture

Many Americans pay for haircuts, trips to the dentist, or transportation on the metro and bus systems. These actions support the notion of capitalism, an example of _____. a) A cultural universal b) Material culture c) Non-material culture d) The counterculture

Non-material culture

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) Conducting a literature review prior to conducting an experiment c) Observing study participants without their consent d) Drawing conclusions from a study which the hypothesis did not predict

Observing study participants without their consent

In order to better understand the sorority pledging process at her university for her sociology thesis, Carmen pledges with a popular sorority. This is an example of _____. a) Dependent variables b) Participant observation c) Literature review d) Secondary data analysis

Participant observation

A paradigm can be defined as: a) Social patterns that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society b) The consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated c) Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them. d) The social ties that bind a group of people together such as kinship, shared location, and religion

Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them.

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) Popular culture; high culture b) High culture; popular culture c) High culture; low culture d) Jersey culture; low culture

Popular culture; high culture

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

Preparatory stage, play stage, game stage, generalized other stage

Alona is examining the impact of the 2011 Penn State scandal on student morale and school spirit by distributing number-scaled surveys in her Introduction to Sociology class. Alona is employing a _____ research method. a) Quantitative b) Pathos c) Qualitative d) Logos

Quantitative

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

Receive corroboration from the field

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) A complete and permanent loss of herself. b) A shift in her reading habits. c) A shift in her desire to enjoy life. d) Resocialization.

Resocialization.

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

Sarah's iPod breaks just as the newest iPod Nano is being introduced.

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

Secondary data

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) Experiments c) Secondary data analysis d) Ethnography

Secondary data analysis

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) An experiment b) A survey c) Field research d) Secondary data analysis

Secondary data analysis

Janet 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) Formal sanction b) Ethnocentricity c) Social control d) Xenocentricism

Social Control

During her first day of kindergarten, Marie does not understand how the lunch line in the cafeteria works. She hesitates and watches as the older kids pick up their trays and silverware and then get in line. She follows their lead and successfully buys herself lunch. Marie's experience in the lunchroom is an example of _____. a) Resocialization b) Socialization c) The looking glass self d) Anticipatory socialization

Socialization

Joseph and Paula are excited to welcome their child into the world. They cannot wait to pass on all their knowledge, insight, and rich culture. Just as their parents gave them guidance and showed them how to live, Joseph and Paula will continue the chain by handing down their societal values and thus, sustain the society they love so much. Which sociological paradigm does this story fit? a) Feminist Theory b) Conflict c) Symbolic Interactionism d) Structural Functionalism

Structural Functionalism

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) Social relativism b) Formal Sanction c) Subculture d) More

Subculture

Baby Marla is always well dressed. She has ribbons, bows, and frills all over her dresses and even in her hair. Her mother, who is worried that people might mistake Marla for a little boy, is determined to communicate to the world that she has a baby girl. Which sociological paradigm does this story fit? a) Exchange Theory b) Structural Functionalism c) Conflict d) Symbolic Interactionism

Symbolic Interactionism

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

Symbolic Interactionist

Which sociological perspective sees technology and media as a tool individuals use to express how much wealth they have? a) Symbolic Interactionist b) Functionalist c) Conflict d) Cyberfeminist

Symbolic Interactionist

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

Systematic study of society and social interaction

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) PC person d) Technophile

Technophile

A class of third graders is told that the assistant principal will be visiting their class to confirm their teacher's reports of bad behavior. When the principal visits, the students behave perfectly. This is an example of ________. a) The Authority Effect b) The Regressive Effect c) The Hawthorne Effect d) The Cognizant Effect

The Hawthorne Effect

Which of the following is an example of an informal sanction? a) Brett illegally downloading the new Black Keys album because he couldn't afford to buy it. b) Sarah buying Lady Gaga tickets from a scalper because the show sold out. c) The football team throwing a slushy in Finn's face because he tried to join the Glee club. d) Lilly being sent to prison because she failed to pay her taxes.

The football team throwing a slushy in Finn's face because he tried to join the Glee club.

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 generalized other b) The influences of one's peer groups c) The influences of a total institution d) The hidden curriculum of schools

The hidden curriculum of schools

The McDonalidization of Society refers to: a) The country's increasing dependence on fast food as a daily meal. b) The increasing presence of the fast-food business model in common social institutions. c) The increasing popularity of McDonalds as a hang-out for youths. d) The obesity epidemic that's rapidly sweeping the United States.

The increasing presence of the fast-food business model in common social institutions.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a sociological hypothesis? a) The more study halls students are given during the school day, the worse they perform on their tests. b) The more CDs Jamilla buys, the less money she has in her bank account c) The longer an inmate spends in prison, the more difficult it is for him to adapt to the outside world. d) The more positive reinforcement a parent gives a child, the better they do in school.

The more CDs Jamilla buys, the less money she has in her bank account

Katrina, age 5, and Sharon, age 4, love to play together while their mothers chat. Katrina has a toy iron and washing machine. She and Sharon spend hours "washing" and "ironing" her baby doll's clothes, just like they see their mothers do. Which of George Herbert Mead's stages of development are Katrina and Sharon exemplifying? a) The game stage b) The "generalized other" stage c) The play stage d) The preparatory stage

The play stage

The term technological diffusion is defined as: a) The breakdown of communication between technological innovators and the general public. 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 spread of technology across borders.

The spread of technology across borders.

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) Companies should invest in making improvements to their Internet service or expanding those services to underserved areas. c) 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) People should pay Internet providers a premium for faster service, since you pay for what you get.

Those who provide Internet service should be treated as common carriers, legally prohibited from discriminating based on the customer or nature of the goods.

Which of the following is not a purpose of the American Sociological Association's code of ethics? a) To guarantee the safety of their participants b) To ensure the financial gain of the researchers c) To maintain value neutrality d) To foster professionally responsible scholarship in sociology

To ensure the financial gain of the researchers

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

Understand and follow the same norms that they themselves follow