Question 1

Oliver thinks that religion provides justification for those in power to remain in power.His view most closely resembles that of

Accepted Answer

A)  Émile Durkheim. 
B)  Wade Clark Roof. 
C)  Karl Marx. 
D)  Max Weber. 
A)  Émile Durkheim. 
B)  Wade Clark Roof. 
C)  Karl Marx. 
D)  Max Weber.

Question 2

Why was Karl Marx critical of religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marx felt that religions explained existence but provided no explanations for societal advancement. 
B)  Marx believed that the world's economies were mere reflections of their respective religions. 
C)  Marx thought that religion influenced humans to think more in terms of philosophy instead of hard science. 
D)  Marx thought that religion represented human self-alienation. 
A)  Marx felt that religions explained existence but provided no explanations for societal advancement. 
B)  Marx believed that the world's economies were mere reflections of their respective religions. 
C)  Marx thought that religion influenced humans to think more in terms of philosophy instead of hard science. 
D)  Marx thought that religion represented human self-alienation.

Question 3

Why did Max Weber largely disagree with Karl Marx's ideas on religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weber argued that religion was not necessarily a conservative force;rather,religiously inspired movements have often produced dramatic social transformations. 
B)  Weber held that religion,rather than being the "opium of the people," actually had the much more sinister effect of teaching the populace basic lessons about the repression of desire. 
C)  Weber thought that Marx looked too much at society's structures when it came to religion and failed to account for daily life. 
D)  Weber knew that religion was embedded in human culture and that it could not be reduced to the workings of the state. 
A)  Weber argued that religion was not necessarily a conservative force;rather,religiously inspired movements have often produced dramatic social transformations. 
B)  Weber held that religion,rather than being the "opium of the people," actually had the much more sinister effect of teaching the populace basic lessons about the repression of desire. 
C)  Weber thought that Marx looked too much at society's structures when it came to religion and failed to account for daily life. 
D)  Weber knew that religion was embedded in human culture and that it could not be reduced to the workings of the state.

Question 4

Tatsuki is applying for a job that requires a bachelor's degree that thirty years ago required only a high school diploma.This example illustrates the growing impact of

Accepted Answer

A)  credentialism. 
B)  professional socialization. 
C)  universal education. 
D)  status reinforcement. 
A)  credentialism. 
B)  professional socialization. 
C)  universal education. 
D)  status reinforcement.

Question 5

Briefly explain Karl Marx's,Émile Durkheim's,and Max Weber's theories of religion.Please explain each theory in two to five sentences.

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx's thinking on religion was der

Question 6

Mia is able to do simple addition.She is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  prose literacy. 
B)  quantitative literacy. 
C)  basic literacy. 
D)  document literacy. 
A)  prose literacy. 
B)  quantitative literacy. 
C)  basic literacy. 
D)  document literacy.

Question 7

Émile Durkheim defined religion in terms of a distinction between the _____ and the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  clean;unclean 
B)  lord;citizen 
C)  sacred;profane 
D)  prayerful;silent 
A)  clean;unclean 
B)  lord;citizen 
C)  sacred;profane 
D)  prayerful;silent

Question 8

Sociologists have observed that authority relations in school are hierarchical and place strong emphasis on obedience.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the hidden curriculum. 
B)  gender proximity. 
C)  tracking. 
D)  between-school effects. 
A)  the hidden curriculum. 
B)  gender proximity. 
C)  tracking. 
D)  between-school effects.

Question 9

As the industrial economy rapidly expanded,why was it impossible for work skills to be passed on directly from parents to children?

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A)  general knowledge of physical,social,and economic environments became less important 
B)  industrial work became more dangerous 
C)  occupations became more specialized 
D)  abstract learning became less important 
A)  general knowledge of physical,social,and economic environments became less important 
B)  industrial work became more dangerous 
C)  occupations became more specialized 
D)  abstract learning became less important

Question 10

Adhira thinks that religion serves a function in society by cohering social groups under some common ideas and morals.Her views most closely resemble those of

Accepted Answer

A)  Émile Durkheim. 
B)  Wade Clark Roof. 
C)  Karl Marx. 
D)  Max Weber. 
A)  Émile Durkheim. 
B)  Wade Clark Roof. 
C)  Karl Marx. 
D)  Max Weber.

Question 11

According to the textbook,how do religious groups in the United States vary by region and socioeconomic status? Please explain your answer in a short paragraph.

Accepted Answer

Liberal Protestants tend to be well educ

Question 12

Fernando believes it is the responsibility of Christians and the Catholic Church to be activists and advocates for the poor.This idea is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Christian fundamentalism. 
B)  humanism. 
C)  religious nationalism. 
D)  liberation theology. 
A)  Christian fundamentalism. 
B)  humanism. 
C)  religious nationalism. 
D)  liberation theology.

Question 13

Lukas believes that large differences in school funding leads to vastly different educational opportunities and outcomes.His view most closely mirrors which of the following studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  sociological studies of tracking and "within school effects" 
B)  Jonathan Kozol's Savage Inequalities 
C)  James Coleman's studies on "between school effects" 
D)  Randall Collins's studies of credentialism 
A)  sociological studies of tracking and "within school effects" 
B)  Jonathan Kozol's Savage Inequalities 
C)  James Coleman's studies on "between school effects" 
D)  Randall Collins's studies of credentialism

Question 14

Which of the following findings,if discovered,would lend support for the religious economy perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  A higher degree of secularization among the population leads to a greater degree of religiosity among those remaining,non-secular citizens. 
B)  Religions with greater economic support,either from the state or its congregants,are better able to encourage religiosity among its followers. 
C)  Countries with a single or small number of religions represented among its population also have populations with a higher average religiosity. 
D)  Countries that contain a greater number of religions represented among its population also have populations with a higher average religiosity. 
A)  A higher degree of secularization among the population leads to a greater degree of religiosity among those remaining,non-secular citizens. 
B)  Religions with greater economic support,either from the state or its congregants,are better able to encourage religiosity among its followers. 
C)  Countries with a single or small number of religions represented among its population also have populations with a higher average religiosity. 
D)  Countries that contain a greater number of religions represented among its population also have populations with a higher average religiosity.

Question 15

_____ describes an activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberation theology 
B)  Monasticism 
C)  Agnosticism 
D)  Asceticism 
A)  Liberation theology 
B)  Monasticism 
C)  Agnosticism 
D)  Asceticism

Question 16

Why are some sociologists critical of the religious economy approach to looking at religious involvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociologists think that economics is not a useful field to draw from. 
B)  The approach assumes that people are largely forced into their religious beliefs and does not account for human choice and diversity. 
C)  It overestimates the extent to which people rationally choose among different religions,as if they were shopping for a new car or a pair of shoes. 
D)  Most sociologists think that economists should focus on hard economic data instead of human social behaviors. 
A)  Sociologists think that economics is not a useful field to draw from. 
B)  The approach assumes that people are largely forced into their religious beliefs and does not account for human choice and diversity. 
C)  It overestimates the extent to which people rationally choose among different religions,as if they were shopping for a new car or a pair of shoes. 
D)  Most sociologists think that economists should focus on hard economic data instead of human social behaviors.

Question 17

The term school has its origins in a Greek word meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  "leisure" or "recreation." 
B)  "mastery." 
C)  "craftsmanship" or "hard work." 
D)  "accounting." 
A)  "leisure" or "recreation." 
B)  "mastery." 
C)  "craftsmanship" or "hard work." 
D)  "accounting."

Question 18

What is religious nationalism? Please explain your answer in a short paragraph.

Accepted Answer

Religious nationalism is the linking of

Question 19

Primary schools began to be built in Europe and the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  in the seventeenth century. 
B)  in the eighteenth century. 
C)  in the nineteenth century. 
D)  in the twentieth century. 
A)  in the seventeenth century. 
B)  in the eighteenth century. 
C)  in the nineteenth century. 
D)  in the twentieth century.

Question 20

In an article describing religiosity among Americans,what is the meaning of the "rise of the nones"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the increase in the proportion of Americans who say religion is not very important in their lives 
B)  the increase in the proportion of Americans who say they are unaffiliated with any religion 
C)  the increase in the proportion of middle-aged Americans who are nonreligious and do not have children 
D)  the increase in the proportion of Americans who say they do not believe in God 
A)  the increase in the proportion of Americans who say religion is not very important in their lives 
B)  the increase in the proportion of Americans who say they are unaffiliated with any religion 
C)  the increase in the proportion of middle-aged Americans who are nonreligious and do not have children 
D)  the increase in the proportion of Americans who say they do not believe in God

Oliver thinks that religion provides justification for those in power to remain in power.His view most closely resembles that of

Why was Karl Marx critical of religion?

Why did Max Weber largely disagree with Karl Marx's ideas on religion?

Tatsuki is applying for a job that requires a bachelor's degree that thirty years ago required only a high school diploma.This example illustrates the growing impact of

Briefly explain Karl Marx's,Émile Durkheim's,and Max Weber's theories of religion.Please explain each theory in two to five sentences.

Mia is able to do simple addition.She is demonstrating

Émile Durkheim defined religion in terms of a distinction between the _ and the _.

Sociologists have observed that authority relations in school are hierarchical and place strong emphasis on obedience.This is an example of

As the industrial economy rapidly expanded,why was it impossible for work skills to be passed on directly from parents to children?

Adhira thinks that religion serves a function in society by cohering social groups under some common ideas and morals.Her views most closely resemble those of

According to the textbook,how do religious groups in the United States vary by region and socioeconomic status? Please explain your answer in a short paragraph.

Fernando believes it is the responsibility of Christians and the Catholic Church to be activists and advocates for the poor.This idea is referred to as

Lukas believes that large differences in school funding leads to vastly different educational opportunities and outcomes.His view most closely mirrors which of the following studies?

Which of the following findings,if discovered,would lend support for the religious economy perspective?

_____ describes an activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor.

Why are some sociologists critical of the religious economy approach to looking at religious involvement?

The term school has its origins in a Greek word meaning

What is religious nationalism? Please explain your answer in a short paragraph.

Primary schools began to be built in Europe and the United States

In an article describing religiosity among Americans,what is the meaning of the "rise of the nones"?

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Stratification,class,and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

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Oliver thinks that religion provides justification for those in power to remain in power.His view most closely resembles that of

Why was Karl Marx critical of religion?

Why did Max Weber largely disagree with Karl Marx's ideas on religion?

Tatsuki is applying for a job that requires a bachelor's degree that thirty years ago required only a high school diploma.This example illustrates the growing impact of

Briefly explain Karl Marx's,Émile Durkheim's,and Max Weber's theories of religion.Please explain each theory in two to five sentences.

Mia is able to do simple addition.She is demonstrating

Émile Durkheim defined religion in terms of a distinction between the _____ and the _____.

Sociologists have observed that authority relations in school are hierarchical and place strong emphasis on obedience.This is an example of

As the industrial economy rapidly expanded,why was it impossible for work skills to be passed on directly from parents to children?

Adhira thinks that religion serves a function in society by cohering social groups under some common ideas and morals.Her views most closely resemble those of

According to the textbook,how do religious groups in the United States vary by region and socioeconomic status? Please explain your answer in a short paragraph.

Fernando believes it is the responsibility of Christians and the Catholic Church to be activists and advocates for the poor.This idea is referred to as

Lukas believes that large differences in school funding leads to vastly different educational opportunities and outcomes.His view most closely mirrors which of the following studies?

Which of the following findings,if discovered,would lend support for the religious economy perspective?

_____ describes an activist Catholic religious movement that combines Catholic beliefs with a passion for social justice for the poor.

Why are some sociologists critical of the religious economy approach to looking at religious involvement?

The term school has its origins in a Greek word meaning

What is religious nationalism? Please explain your answer in a short paragraph.

Primary schools began to be built in Europe and the United States

In an article describing religiosity among Americans,what is the meaning of the "rise of the nones"?

Sociology: Theory and Method

Culture and Society

Socialization,the Life Course,and Aging

Social Interaction and Everyday Life in the Age of the Internet

Groups,networks,and Organizations

Conformity,deviance,and Crime

Stratification,class,and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

Race,ethnicity,and Racism

Families and Intimate Relationships

Politics and Economic Life

The Sociology of the Body: Health, illness, and Sexuality

Urbanization, population, and the Environment

Globalization in a Changing World

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Émile Durkheim defined religion in terms of a distinction between the _ and the _.