SOC 100 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Which of the following is an example of nonreactive research? A. Volunteering at a local food bank and interacting with homeless persons Correct! B .Gathering data from government studies C. Interviewing heroin addicts and providing them with clean needles D.Educating classrooms on the necessities of safe sex
.Gathering data from government studies
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 conflict theorist B A symbolic interactionist C.A cyberfeminist D.A functionalist
A conflict theorist
The term values can be defined as: A.Scripture found within the Bible. B. The tenets or convictions that people hold to be true. C.Federal laws and regulations. D.A culture's standard for discerning what's good and just in society.
A culture's standard for discerning what's good and just in society.
The term panoptic surveillance is defined in the text as: A. A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly B. A network of neighborhood spies who go through local mailboxes and listen in on phone lines C. 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 D.An online invasion of spyware which track when controversial political beliefs are being expressed
A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly
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 fast-food employee putting burgers into their buns D. A toll-booth employee collecting toll change
A freelance artist creating a sculpture of Barack Obama
Reliability is defined by the text as: A. A measure of a study's consistency that considers how likely results are to be replicated if a study is reproduced. B.How close the study's results come to the experimenter's hypothesis. C.How well the study measures what it was designed to measure. D. How long a study is expected to remain relevant and influential.
A measure of a study's consistency that considers how likely results are to be replicated if a study is reproduced.
A cultural universal is: A. A written document outlining appropriate behavior. B. An object or a belonging of a group. C. The ideas, attitudes and beliefs of a particular society. D. A pattern or trait common to all societies.
A pattern or trait common to all societies.
The term value neutrality is defined by the text as: A. A systematic approach to record and value information gleaned from secondary data as it relates to the study at hand. B. The study of evolving ethics and morals in relation to sociological research. C. A study's participants being randomly selected to serve as a representation of a larger population. D.A practice of remaining impartial, without bias or judgment during the course of a study and in publishing results.
A practice of remaining impartial, without bias or judgment during the course of a study and in publishing results.
The concept anomie can be defined as: A. A situation in which society no longer has the support of a firm collective consciousness. B. How strongly a person is connected to his or her social group. C. A person's beliefs and ideology are in conflict with her best interests. D. When one or more of an individual's roles clash
A situation in which society no longer has the support of a firm collective consciousness
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. A basis for which sociologists determine whether their independent and dependent variables reflect the results. C. An established scholarly research method that involves asking a question, researching existing sources, forming a hypothesis, designing and conducting a study, and drawing conclusions. D. Specific explanations of abstract concepts that a researcher plans to study
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. A symbolic system through which people communicate and through which culture is transmitted. D.The exchange of gestures and signals for the purpose of reaching a consensus.
A symbolic system through which people communicate and through which culture is transmitted.
A hypothesis can be defined as: A. A way to explain different aspects of social interactions B. An attempt to explain large-scale relationships C. A testable proposition D. Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them
A testable proposition
____ societies relied on permanent tools for survival, and expanded due to innovations such as crop rotation and fertilizer. A.Industrial B.Feudal C.Agricultural D. Hunter-gatherer
Agricultural
Which of the following is NOT one of Marx's four types of alienation? A.Alienation from the product of one's labor B.Alienation from one's self C. Alienation from others D. Alienation from one's religion
Alienation from one's religion
According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a social fact? A. A religious belief B. A custom C. A law D. All of the above are social facts
All of the above are social facts
As industrialization began to boom, Durkheim believed people were more susceptible to anomie because: A.Collective norms are weakened. B. Society no longer has the support of the collective consciousness. C.Specialization of labor lead to alienation. D.All of these
All of these
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 these
All of these
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
An innovation
Functionalist Émile Durkheim viewed society as: A. An even playing field composed of the educated and uneducated B. Split between two classes categorized by education, kinship, and religion C.The product of class struggle, requiring social revolutions to correct rampant class inequality D. An organism in which each portion plays a vital role in keeping the organism stable and healthy
An organism in which each portion plays a vital role in keeping the organism stable and healthy
Ivanka Trump is the daughter of business mogul Donald Trump. Her role as heiress to the Trump fortune is an example of ______. A. Achieved status B.The Thomas Theorem C.Ascribed status D.The looking-glass self
Ascribed status
Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology? A. Max Weber B. Auguste Comte C. Karl Marx D. Émile Durkheim
Auguste Comte
Which of the following is NOT an example of new media? A.Barnes and Noble B.Twitter C. Facebook D. The Kindle
Barnes and Noble
Which of the following is an example of role strain? A.Derek attends law school and becomes a lawyer, though he dreams of one day becoming the next John Grisham. B. Becca returns to work after giving birth to her daughter, finding it difficult to act as mother, wife, and executive. C. Alex takes a sabbatical from his job as a professor of Molecular Biology to raise his two young children. D. Krista lands a role on Days of Our Lives and begins receiving fan mail from fans across the country.
Becca returns to work after giving birth to her daughter, finding it difficult to act as mother, wife, and executive
How has advertising revenue significantly changed in the past few years? A. Newspaper advertising revenue has greatly increased, while online advertising revenue has fallen. B. Cable and online revenue have remained greatly unchanged, while newspaper and magazine advertising revenue have fallen greatly. C. Magazine revenue has risen steadily, while online and newspaper revenue has fallen dramatically. 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.
Miguel is doing a research paper on New York City's Stone Wall 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.Data analysis B. Case study C. Overview D.Experiment
Case study
The Agricultural Revolution is often referred to as "dawn of civilization" because: A. Cities and towns were established, and humans had more time for leisure activities. B.Societies began to form where rainfall was plentiful; groups were able to cultivate plants instead of living nomadic lifestyles. C.Tribes became nomadic, traveling to various locations in search of sustenance. D.Animals were first domesticated as a resource for survival.
Cities and towns were established, and humans had more time for leisure activities.
Durkheim defined ______ as the communal beliefs, morals, and attitudes of a society. A. The iron cage B. Collective conscience C. Bourgeoisie D. Anomie
Collective conscience
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.Functionalist B. Cyberfeminist C.Symbolic Interactionist D. Conflict
Conflict
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. Symbolic Interactionism B. Conflict Theory C. Behaviorism D. Structural Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto is based on the ____ perspective. A.Functionalism B. Symbolic Interactionism C.Institutionalism D. Conflict Theory
Conflict Theory
Max Weber, Georg Simmel, and Karl Marx were all advocates of: A. Structural functionalism B. Capitalism C. Symbolic interactionism D. Conflict theory
Conflict theory
What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society? A. Antipositivism B. Constructivism C. Criticism D. Symbolic interactionism
Constructivism
Society and culture _____. A.Could not exist together B. Could not exist without each other C. Are unrelated D. Are the same thing
Could not exist without each other
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.Cultural imperialism B .Behavioral normativity C.Material culture 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. Xenocentricism B. Material culture C. Cultural imperialism D. Culture shock
Culture shock
Kendra is researching the effects of vitamin C on test-taking ability. Before the exam, Kendra gives group A orange juice, and group B water. Vitamin C is the ______. A. Control group B. Independent variable C.Dependent variable D.Experimental group
Dependent variable
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.Computer lag B. Digital divide C. Technological pause D. New media
Digital divide
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.Paradigms B. Xenocentrism C. Moral relativism D. Ethnocentrism
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. Secondary data analysis B.Ethnography C.Experiment D. Case study
Ethnography
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.Design patent C.Stolen technology D.Evolutionary model of technological change
Evolutionary model of technological change
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.Field research B. Surveys C. Experiments D. Secondary data analysis
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. Dramaturgical analysis B. Dynamic equilibrium C. Figuration 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. Methodically predict situational outcomes D. Reject antiquated notions of privacy and consent
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. Social control B. The great divide C. Gatekeeping D. Discriminatory journalism
Gatekeeping
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
_____ describes how any action that is repeated frequently becomes cast into a pattern. A.Institutionalization B.Habitualization C.Industrialization D.Rationalization
Habitualization
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. Ingrid becoming upset over the course language used in the Australian Outback. C. Helena putting aside her vegetarianism to eat meals with the local tribe she is studying. D. Joseph protesting the Running of the Bulls while visiting Pamplona.
Helena putting aside her vegetarianism to eat meals with the local tribe she is studying.
What group defines themselves through a rejection of the mainstream: A.Hepcats B. Hipsters C.Beatniks D.Hippies
Hipsters
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.Homogenization B.Telecommunication C.Fragmentation D.Alliteration
Homogenization
Please define C. Wright Mill's sociological imagination. A. How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure. B. A series of interviews asking subjects about their sleep habits and dreams. C. The theory that man evolved slowly over time. D. The process of analyzing human behavior based solely on statistics.
How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure.
Please place the following societies in chronological order: A.Pastoral; Hunter-gatherer; Horticultural; Agricultural B. Hunter-gatherer; Pastoral; Agricultural; Horticultural C. Pastoral; Agricultural, Hunter-gatherer; Horticultural D. Hunter-gatherer; Pastoral; Horticultural; Agricultural
Hunter-gatherer; Pastoral; Horticultural; Agricultural
Qualitative sociology can be defined as: A. In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data. B. Statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants. 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. Incest taboos D.Putting your cell phone on silent during a Broadway production
Incest taboos
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: Grades; Dependent variable: John C.Independent variable: Number of laptops; Dependent variable: Grades D.Independent variable: John; Dependent variable: Grades
Independent variable: Number of laptops; Dependent variable: Grades
What is the importance of interpretive framework? A. It prevents researchers from making unethical decisions. B. It leads to in-depth knowledge of a participant's social world. C.It relies on statistics to determine causal relationships. D.It eliminates the need for a literature review.
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. Karl Marx; Communism B. Max Weber; Positivism C. Durkheim; Communism D. Comte; Antipositivism
Karl Marx; Communism
Which of the following is NOT an example of self-fulfilling prophecy? A. 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. B. 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. C. 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. D. Kevin sprained his ankle a month before a marathon. Though his trainer advises him not to participate, Kevin runs the marathon and places third.
Kevin sprained his ankle a month before a marathon. Though his trainer advises him not to participate, Kevin runs the marathon and places third.
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. Micro-level; macro-level C. They are both micro-level. D. Macro-level; micro-level
Macro-level; micro-level
Which of the following is NOT an example of a formal norm within the United States? A. Crossing streets on cross-walks B. Making eye contact while speaking C.Driving on the right hand side of the road D. Paying taxes
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. Media globalization C. Technological imbalance D. Corporate isolation
Media globalization
What is one difference between a more and a folkway? A. Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not. B. Mores are constructed based on norms; folkways are not. C.Mores encourage social rebellion; folkways do not. D.Mores are legally acceptable to violate; folkways are not.
Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not.
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. Non-material culture C. Material culture D.The counterculture
Non-material culture
Which of the following is an example of an unethical sociological research practice? A. Observing study participants without their consent B.Drawing conclusions from a study which the hypothesis did not predict C. Using a control group and an experimental group during observation D. Conducting a literature review prior to conducting an experiment
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. Participant observation B.Dependent variables C. Literature review D. Secondary data analysis
Participant observation
Charles Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self hypothesizes that: A.Self-esteem is directly correlated with body image. B. The media encourages society to base their appearances on visible public figures. C. People base their images on how they think other people see them. D. Personal identity isn't influenced by outside social forces.
People base their images on how they think other people see them.
A paradigm can be defined as: A. The consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated B. Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them. C. The social ties that bind a group of people together such as kinship, shared location, and religion D. Social patterns that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society
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. Jersey culture; low culture B.High culture; low culture C.High culture; popular culture D.Popular culture; high culture
Popular culture; high culture
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. Pathos B. Logos C. Qualitative D. Quantitative
Quantitative
Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? A. Formulate a hypothesis B.Research existing sources C. Receive corroboration from the field D. Report results
Receive corroboration from the field
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. Reliability B. Interpretation C.Validity D.Literacy
Reliability
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 ______. A. Institutionalization B. Role performance C.Role strain D.Ascribed status
Role performance
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. Target offers a "buy two, get one free" sale on Blue Ray discs. C. Sarah's iPod breaks just as the newest iPod Nano is being introduced. D. Jerome spills coffee on his MacBook, and it ruins the keyboard.
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.Interactive data B.Secondary data C.Primary data D.Tertiary data
Secondary data
Alexis wants to research the 1960's feminist movement. She reads articles from the time period, watches documentaries, reads scholarly journals on the topic, and interviews influential women from the movement. What kind of research method is Alexis using? A. Experiments B. Ethnography C. Surveys C. Secondary data analysis
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.Secondary data analysis B. A survey C.Field research D.An experiment
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. Social control B.Ethnocentricity C. Formal sanction D. Xenocentricism
Social control
_____ 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. Symbolic Interactionists C. Conflict Theorists D. Structural Functionalists
Structural Functionalists
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.Formal Sanction B.Social relativism C.More D. Subculture
Subculture
Which sociological perspective sees technology and media as a tool individuals use to express how much wealth they have? A.Functionalist B. Cyberfeminist C.Symbolic Interactionist D. Conflict
Symbolic Interactionist
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.Functionalist B.Symbolic interactionist C.Feminist D.Conflict theorist
Symbolic interactionist
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. Symbolic interactionist C. Feminist conflict theorist D. Conflict theorist
Symbolic interactionist
Sociology is defined as the: A. Theoretical examination of life's origins. B. Systematic study of society and social interaction. C. Quantitative analysis of social transgressions. D. Qualitative analysis of human phenomenon.
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. Technophile C. PC person D. Neo-Luddite
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 Cognizant Effect B. The Regressive Effect C. The Authority Effect D. The Hawthorne Effect
The Hawthorne Effect
The term institutionalization can be defined as: A. The idea that society is constructed by us and those before us, and it is followed like a habit. B. The act of implanting a convention or norm into society. C. A status a person chooses, such as a level of education or income. D.Responsibilities and benefits that a person experiences according to their rank and role in society.
The act of implanting a convention or norm into society.
The term cyberfeminism is defined by the text as: A. The application to and promotion of feminism online. B. The removal of feminist social activism from the physical world to the online world. C.The threat of sexism overtaking internet message boards. D.The growing number of young girls who are becoming addicted to World of Warcraft.
The application to and promotion of feminism online.
Alienation is defined by the text as: A. The condition in which the individual is isolated and divorced from his or her society, work, or sense of self.* B. Social forces considered real which exist outside the individual. C. The act of defying social norms in favor of group unity D. The strength of ties that people have to their social groups, was a key factor in social life
The condition in which the individual is isolated and divorced from his or her society, work, or sense of self.*
Which of the following is an example of an informal sanction? A. Lilly being sent to prison because she failed to pay her taxes. B. Brett illegally downloading the new Black Keys album because he couldn't afford to buy it. C. Sarah buying Lady Gaga tickets from a scalper because the show sold out. D. The football team throwing a slushy in Finn's face because he tried to join the Glee club.
The football team throwing a slushy in Finn's face because he tried to join the Glee club.
Which of the following is an example of a counterculture? A. The hippie movement of the 1960's B. The disco invasion of the 1970's C. The yuppie craze of the 1980's D.The Kardashian obsession of the 2010's
The hippie movement of the 1960's
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 longer an inmate spends in prison, the more difficult it is for him to adapt to the outside world. C. The more CDs Jamilla buys, the less money she has in her bank account 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
Xenocentrism is: A. The opposite of cultural universalism B. The opposite of cultural relativism C. The same as cultural imperitivism D. The opposite of ethnocentrism
The opposite of ethnocentrism
The term technological diffusion is defined as: A.The spread of technology across borders. B. The global lack of access to online media. C. A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly. D. The breakdown of communication between technological innovators and the general public.
The spread of technology across borders.
Karl Marx asserted that the means of societal change existed in the tension between: A.The enslaved bourgeois reclaiming power from the controlling proletariat. B.The bourgeois struggling for the allocation of resources amongst themselves. C. The working class proletariat taking the means of production from the wealthy bourgeois. D.The proletariat fighting each other for a position within the bourgeois.
The working class proletariat taking the means of production from the wealthy bourgeois.
The term media globalization can be defined as: A. The cross-cultural development and exchange of computer hardware. B. The governmental sanction allowing worldwide access to media education. C. The inability of geographically rural areas to access new media. D. The worldwide integration of media through the cross-cultural exchange of ideas.
The worldwide integration of media through the cross-cultural exchange of ideas.
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. Those who provide Internet service should be treated as common carriers, legally prohibited from discriminating based on the customer or nature of the goods. C.People should pay Internet providers a premium for faster service, since you pay for what you get. D.Companies should invest in making improvements to their Internet service or expanding those services to underserved areas.
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 maintain value neutrality C. To ensure the financial gain of the researchers D.To foster professionally responsible scholarship in sociology
To ensure the financial gain of the researchers
Verstehen is defined by the text as: A. To maintain a moral conscience. B. To require proof of interpretation. C. To understand in a deep way. D. To compare and contrast social facts
To understand in a deep way.
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; latent B. manifest; latent C. latent; manifest D. manifest; manifest
manifest; latent
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. Max Weber D. Herbert Spencer
Émile Durkheim
