Exam 16: Education

In The Bell Curve, Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray argue that the significant differences in IQ between various races and ethnic groups are explained by:

Evidence that social advantage results in higher IQ scores Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray's view on intelligence.

When sociologists consider the importance of a person's social background for their educational achievement, they are focusing primarily on:

Maria's high school requires students to take Latin or Greek, classical art and music appreciation, English literature, and public speaking. The school believes that these courses instill particular values and tastes that students need for a successful future, which constitute:

Partly as a result of the legacy of colonial education, which was not directed toward the majority of the population, the educational system in many developing countries is top-heavy. What does this mean?

In the book The Bell Curve, Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray present their findings regarding the relationship between IQ and other social factors. Their conclusions were controversial because the authors:

Design a social program that would attempt to eliminate the so-called digital divide. What are two concrete goals that your program would attempt to achieve, and how would it accomplish them?

Scores on IQ tests correlate highly with:

Given the social structure in which computer technology is developing, which of the following will likely reinforce material deprivation that already exists in some areas?

John is from an upper-middle-class home and has the benefit of extracurricular activities and the latest technology. He is a good student but does not have an exemplary record. Clorista is a bright and energetic student who loves math and science. Her grades are strong, but they would be better if she had more time and resources. She has limited access to a computer and often has to care for her younger siblings while her mother is at work. John and Clorista both applied for positions on the yearbook committee. John was appointed, and Clorista was offered membership in the "Day of the Dead" committee, which is headed by the Spanish teacher. She is unable to accept because of her commitments at home. Sociologically speaking, in comparison to Clorista, John possesses more:

Lisa can read at a sixth-grade level. Does that mean she is functionally literate? Why or why not?

Currently more than 42 percent of the world's population is illiterate.

When sociologists measure variation between different groups in standardized test scores, grades, graduation rates, and college entrance, they are focusing on:

When educators and psychologists consider someone's intelligence quotient (IQ), they can see if someone is "above average," "average," or "below average." The score they would use to determine average intelligence is:

Within developed countries:

Ranmali is a professor at an elite university. Over the years, she has noticed that many students seem much more concerned with the letter grade they will receive than with the knowledge and skill acquisition the class requires. She also notices that many firms who are hiring graduates of her university are focused on special certificates and GPAs but ask few questions about the content of academic programs. These are both examples of:

The sociologists who reexamined the data in Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray's The Bell Curve reiterated that race and intelligence are best understood:

New information technologies and the growth of the knowledge economy will affect education by:

Formal systems of education developed in modern societies because:

Much of what is learned in school has nothing to do with the formal content of the lessons. The teaching of values, attitudes, and habits constitutes: