Soc Examm 1
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
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) qualitative b) pathos c) logos d) quantitative
D
A hypothesis can be defined as: a) a way to explain different aspects of social interactions b) a testable proposition c) an attempt to explain large scale relationships
b
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) functionalists b) symbolic interactionist c) feminist d) conflict theorist
b
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 straths of ties that people have to their social groups, was a key factor in social life
a
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) socialization b) the looking glass self c) resocialization d) Anticipatory socialization
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) Game stage, play stage, generalized other stage, preparatory stage c) Preparatory stage, game stage, play stage, generalized other stage d) Generalized other stage, preparatory stage, play stage, game stage
a
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) Structural Functionalism b) conflict c) Symbolic Interactionism d) Feminist Theory
a
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) non material culture b) material culture c) a cultural universal d) the counterculture
a
Qualitative sociology can be defined as: a) in depth interviews, focus groups, analysis of content sources as the source of its data b) virtual interactivity, online polls, and online gaming c) door to door sales pitches, cold calls. and press conferences d) statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants
a
Society and culture _____. a) could not exist without eachother b) are unrelated c) are the same thing d) could not exist together
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) 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
Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology? a) Auguste Comte b) Karl Marx c) max weber d) Emilie Durkheim
a
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 allowed psychology and sociology to merge into one field. c) It showed the psychological reasons for suicide to be a lie. d) It earned Émile Durkheim the title "Father of Sociology" so that other sociologists would have a role model.
a
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) cultural imperialism b) culture shock c) material culture d) xencentricism
b
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) Micro; macro b) macro; micro c) they are both macro d) they are both micro
b
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) literature review b) participant observation c) secondary data analysis d) dependent variables
b
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) structural functionalism b) conflict theory c) symbolic interactionism d) behaviorism
b
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) experimental group b) control group c) dependent variable d) independent variable
b
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) Structural Functionalism b) conflict c) Symbolic Interactionism d) Feminist Theory
b
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) overview b) case study c) experiment d) data analysis
b
Parents often socialize their children to: a) Understand and follow different norms from what they themselves follow b) Understand and follow the same norms that they themselves follow c) Ignore society and create their own norms and d) Ignore society and live alone without much interaction with other people
b
Sociology is defined as the: a) qualitative analysis of human phenomenon b) systematic study of society and social interaction c) quantitative analysis of social transgressions d) theoretic; examination of life origins
b
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) taking jimmy to the aquarium b) Buying Sarah a toy kitchen to play with. c) Letting Kim wear pants to school d) Allowing Joey to sleep with his "blankey."
b
The term language can be defined as: a) gestures, signs, objects, signals and words that help people understand the world b) symbolic system through which people communicate and through which culture is transmitted c) the exchange of gestures and signals for the purpose of reaching a consensus d) communication grounded in ideals, norms, and values
b
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
b
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.
b
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) when they were born b) when they first go to school c) in their teenage years d) after they graduate from college
c
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) Structural Functionalism b) conflict c) symbolic interactionism d) exchange theory
c
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.
c
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) more b) formal sanction c) subculture d) social relativism
c
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
c
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 the production from the wealthy bourgeois d) the proletariat fighting each other for a position within the bourgeois
c
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
c
Which of the following is an example of a counterculture? a) the yuppie crazy of the 1980s b) the kardashian obsession of the 2010s c) the hippie movement of the 1960s d) the disco invasion of the 1970s
c
Which of the following is an example of an unethical sociological research practice? a) conducting a literature review prior to conducting an experiment b) drawing conclusions from a study which the hypothesis did not predict c)observing study participants without their consent d) using a control group and an experimental group during observation
c
Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism? a) ingrid becoming upset over the course language used in australian outback b) andy marrying a woman who does not practice his religion, though his parents disprove c) helena putting aside her vegentarianism to eat meals with the local trade she is studying d) joesph protesting the running of the bulls while visiting pamplona
c
Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? a) research existing sources b) report results c) receive corroboration from the field d) formulate a hypothesis
c
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) ethnography b) surveys c) experiments d) secondary data analysis
d
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
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 these
d
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
d
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
d
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: john; dependent variable: grades c) independent variable: grades; dependent variable: john d) independent variable: number of laptops; dependent variable: grades
d
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) literacy b) validity c) interpretation d) reliability
d
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) a series of interviews asking subjects about their sleep habits and dreams d) how individuals understand their own and others pasts in relation to history and social structure
d
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
d
Reliability is defined by the text as: a) how well the study measures what it was designed to measure b) how long a study is expected to remain relevant and influential c) how close the study results come to the experimenters hypothesis d) a measure of a studys consistency that considers how like results are to be replicated if a study is reproduced
d
What is one difference between a more and a folkway? a) mores encourage social rebellion; folkways do not b) mores are legally acceptable to violate; folkways are not c) mores are constructed based on norms d) mores can carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not
d
Which of the following is NOT an example of a formal norm within the United States? a) driving on the right side of the road b) crossing streets on cross-walks c) paying taxes d) making eye contact while speaking
d
