Sociology Final Exam Review

Which of the following do the functionalist and conflict perspectives share? A. Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms B. None of the above C. Belief that religion helps explain the mysteries of life D. Emphasis on religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms

A. Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms

If someone does not earn enough money to pay for the essentials of life he or she is said to be _________ poor.

Absolutely

Public schools must guarantee that _________.

All students receive an equal education

Research suggests that people generally feel that their current family is _____ than the family they grew up with.

At least as close

Which of these is an example of a commodity? A. A restaurant meal B. Corn C. A college lecture D. A book, blog entry, or magazine article

B. Corn

Which of the following is true of intimate partner violence (IPV)? A. One in ten women is a victim of IPV B. Nearly half of instances of IPV involve drugs and alcohol C. IPV victims are more frequently men than women D. Rape is the most common form of IPV

B. Nearly half of instances of IPV involve drugs and alcohol

A cultural universal is something that: A. addresses all aspects of a group's behavior B. is found in all cultures C. is based on social norms D. may or may not be of value in meeting social needs

B. is found in all cultures

Which of the following is not a manifest function of education?

Courtship

Learning from classmates that most students buy lunch on Fridays is an example of ________.

Cultural transmission

Which of the following is criticism of the family life cycle model? A. It does not serve a practical purpose for studying family behavior. B. It is too narrowly focused on a sequence of stages. C. It is not based on comprehensive research. D. It is too broad and accounts for too many aspects of family.

D. It is too broad and accounts for too many aspects of family

Which country serves as an example of convergence? A. Canada B. North Korea C. England D. Singapore

D. Singapore

The Protestant work ethic was viewed in terms of its relationship to:

Determinism

Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps keep the social system running smoothly?

Functional perspective

One reason critics oppose globalization is that it:

Has negative impacts on the environment

In general, children in ____ households benefit from divorce.

High-conflict

Sociologist tend to define family in terms of...

How a given society sanctions the relationships of people who are connected through blood, marriage, or adoption

The median age of first marriage has _____ in the last fifty years.

Increased for both men and women

Who was the leading theorist on the development of socialism?

Karl Marx

What are some denominations of the Christian Protestant church?

Methodist and Seventh-day Adventist

Key predictors for student success include_____.

Socioeconomic status and family background

Current divorce rates are:

Steadily declining

Which of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual's sense of support and well-being?

Symbolic Interactionism

Which theory of education focuses on the labels acquired through the educational process?

Symbolic interactionism

Conflict theorists see IQ tests are being biased. Why?

They do not give children with learning disabilities a fair chance to demonstrate thier true intelligence.

Which term describes the assignment of students to specific education programs and classes on the basis of test scores, previous grades, or perceived ability?

Tracking

Ben lost his job when General Motors closed U.S. factories and open factories in Mexico. Now, Ben is very anti-immigration and campaigns for large -scale deportation of Mexican nationals, even though, logically, their presence does no harm him and their absence will not restore his job. Ben might be experiencing_____.

xenophobia