Question 1

The knowledge and intellectual skills learned in school can be translated into good jobs and money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to the conflict perspective, the purpose of the tracking system in schools is to

Accepted Answer

A)  help low ability students achieve on their own levels. 
B)  reinforce inequalities in achievement. 
C)  promote integration based on race and income. 
D)  provide more jobs for teachers. 
A)  help low ability students achieve on their own levels. 
B)  reinforce inequalities in achievement. 
C)  promote integration based on race and income. 
D)  provide more jobs for teachers. B

Question 3

Religion performs a n)__________ function when it provides consolation and relief from anxiety or fear.

Accepted Answer

supportive

Question 4

When sociologists study religious beliefs, they most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  approach it as a social institution. 
B)  place their own religious beliefs at the center of their work. 
C)  must first rid themselves of all religious beliefs. 
D)  accept the religious beliefs of the people under study. 
A)  approach it as a social institution. 
B)  place their own religious beliefs at the center of their work. 
C)  must first rid themselves of all religious beliefs. 
D)  accept the religious beliefs of the people under study.

Question 5

__________is the type of religion that centers on the worship of a god or gods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is the type of religion that centers...

Question 6

Studies in developing countries where students do not attend school have shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a significant impact on cognitive development. 
B)  there is no difference in cognitive learning than those who attend school. 
C)  learning occurs at the same rate as in developed countries. 
D)  knowledge and skills are transmitted by parents. 
A)  there is a significant impact on cognitive development. 
B)  there is no difference in cognitive learning than those who attend school. 
C)  learning occurs at the same rate as in developed countries. 
D)  knowledge and skills are transmitted by parents.

Question 7

Conflict theorists argue that the problems of education are not rooted in education but in

Accepted Answer

A)  the class levels of the childrenʹs parents. 
B)  the biological makeup of the children. 
C)  the structure of privilege in the larger society. 
D)  the hopes and aspirations of the people. 
A)  the class levels of the childrenʹs parents. 
B)  the biological makeup of the children. 
C)  the structure of privilege in the larger society. 
D)  the hopes and aspirations of the people.

Question 8

Karl Marx presented his functionalist view of religion in the book The Elementary Forms of Religious Life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Religion often performs a supportive function by providing consolation, reconciliation and relief from anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

John believes that the American education system reinforces the advantages or disadvantages that students already have as a result of their class backgrounds. Johnʹs viewpoint reflects the __________perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  symbolic interactionist 
C)  functionalist 
D)  subjective 
A)  conflict 
B)  symbolic interactionist 
C)  functionalist 
D)  subjective

Question 11

Johnnyʹs teacher rewards his good work and encourages him to believe he can do well. By the yearʹs end, Johnny shows improvement and confidence. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the Pygmalion Effect. 
B)  teacher bias. 
C)  a self-defeating prophecy. 
D)  the Oedipus complex. 
A)  the Pygmalion Effect. 
B)  teacher bias. 
C)  a self-defeating prophecy. 
D)  the Oedipus complex.

Question 12

The United States

Accepted Answer

A)  does not support religions in any direct or indirect way. 
B)  favors Christianity above all other religions. 
C)  has complete separation of church and state. 
D)  has no official or state religion. 
A)  does not support religions in any direct or indirect way. 
B)  favors Christianity above all other religions. 
C)  has complete separation of church and state. 
D)  has no official or state religion.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the current state of African American education is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some parents fear that forced integration can result in the loss of African American identity and community. 
B)  Most African American college students attend black colleges. 
C)  The court-ordered busing program begun in 1954 has been very successful. 
D)  When black college students attend predominately white schools they have successful relationships with white students. 
A)  Some parents fear that forced integration can result in the loss of African American identity and community. 
B)  Most African American college students attend black colleges. 
C)  The court-ordered busing program begun in 1954 has been very successful. 
D)  When black college students attend predominately white schools they have successful relationships with white students.

Question 14

Education makes social mobility available throughout the society by

Accepted Answer

A)  forcing people to learn knowledge in schools. 
B)  stimulating economic growth. 
C)  providing a setting for economic integration. 
D)  providing students with a global perspective. 
A)  forcing people to learn knowledge in schools. 
B)  stimulating economic growth. 
C)  providing a setting for economic integration. 
D)  providing students with a global perspective.

Question 15

When the local factory closed, Ted lost his job. Even though he is fifty, he decided to acquire new skills. Which of the following new types of education might help him most?

Accepted Answer

A)  a compensatory education program at a local high school 
B)  a continuing education program at a local community college 
C)  a four-year college program at a local university 
D)  a correspondence course from a local job-training institute 
A)  a compensatory education program at a local high school 
B)  a continuing education program at a local community college 
C)  a four-year college program at a local university 
D)  a correspondence course from a local job-training institute

Question 16

A cult is a religious group that professes a new belief system, rejects society and consists of members with extreme devotion to their leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the text, there has been phenomenal growth in the number of children who receive their formal education at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research suggests that men and women ministers

Accepted Answer

A)  have the same ministry styles. 
B)  have the same philosophies. 
C)  have different ministry styles related to empowering the members of their congregation. 
D)  have the same ministry styles related to empowering the members of their congregation. 
A)  have the same ministry styles. 
B)  have the same philosophies. 
C)  have different ministry styles related to empowering the members of their congregation. 
D)  have the same ministry styles related to empowering the members of their congregation.

Question 19

Helen has a very strong belief in God, and expresses her faith in emotional ways. However, she does not participate in formal religious activity very often. She is most likely a member of the __________class.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper 
B)  upper middle 
C)  working 
D)  lower 
A)  upper 
B)  upper middle 
C)  working 
D)  lower

Question 20

Tracking is the system of sorting students into different groups according to past academic achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The knowledge and intellectual skills learned in school can be translated into good jobs and money.

According to the conflict perspective, the purpose of the tracking system in schools is to

Religion performs a n)__________ function when it provides consolation and relief from anxiety or fear.

When sociologists study religious beliefs, they most likely

__________is the type of religion that centers on the worship of a god or gods.

Studies in developing countries where students do not attend school have shown that

Conflict theorists argue that the problems of education are not rooted in education but in

Karl Marx presented his functionalist view of religion in the book The Elementary Forms of Religious Life.

Religion often performs a supportive function by providing consolation, reconciliation and relief from anxiety.

John believes that the American education system reinforces the advantages or disadvantages that students already have as a result of their class backgrounds. Johnʹs viewpoint reflects the __________perspective.

Johnnyʹs teacher rewards his good work and encourages him to believe he can do well. By the yearʹs end, Johnny shows improvement and confidence. This is an example of

The United States

Which of the following statements about the current state of African American education is true?

Education makes social mobility available throughout the society by

When the local factory closed, Ted lost his job. Even though he is fifty, he decided to acquire new skills. Which of the following new types of education might help him most?

A cult is a religious group that professes a new belief system, rejects society and consists of members with extreme devotion to their leader.

According to the text, there has been phenomenal growth in the number of children who receive their formal education at home.

Research suggests that men and women ministers

Helen has a very strong belief in God, and expresses her faith in emotional ways. However, she does not participate in formal religious activity very often. She is most likely a member of the __________class.

Tracking is the system of sorting students into different groups according to past academic achievement.

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Exam 11: Education and Religion

The knowledge and intellectual skills learned in school can be translated into good jobs and money.

According to the conflict perspective, the purpose of the tracking system in schools is to

Religion performs a n)__________ function when it provides consolation and relief from anxiety or fear.

When sociologists study religious beliefs, they most likely

__________is the type of religion that centers on the worship of a god or gods.

Studies in developing countries where students do not attend school have shown that

Conflict theorists argue that the problems of education are not rooted in education but in

Karl Marx presented his functionalist view of religion in the book The Elementary Forms of Religious Life.

Religion often performs a supportive function by providing consolation, reconciliation and relief from anxiety.

John believes that the American education system reinforces the advantages or disadvantages that students already have as a result of their class backgrounds. Johnʹs viewpoint reflects the __________perspective.

Johnnyʹs teacher rewards his good work and encourages him to believe he can do well. By the yearʹs end, Johnny shows improvement and confidence. This is an example of

The United States

Which of the following statements about the current state of African American education is true?

Education makes social mobility available throughout the society by

When the local factory closed, Ted lost his job. Even though he is fifty, he decided to acquire new skills. Which of the following new types of education might help him most?

A cult is a religious group that professes a new belief system, rejects society and consists of members with extreme devotion to their leader.

According to the text, there has been phenomenal growth in the number of children who receive their formal education at home.

Research suggests that men and women ministers

Helen has a very strong belief in God, and expresses her faith in emotional ways. However, she does not participate in formal religious activity very often. She is most likely a member of the __________class.

Tracking is the system of sorting students into different groups according to past academic achievement.

The Essence of Sociology

Society and Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Control

Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

Families

The Economy and Politics

Health and Population

Environment and Urbanization

Social Change

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