Question 1

Compared to an industrial society, a postindustrial society is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  a locally based economy. 
B)  a factory-based economy. 
C)  a farming-based economy. 
D)  an information-based economy. 
A)  a locally based economy. 
B)  a factory-based economy. 
C)  a farming-based economy. 
D)  an information-based economy.

Question 2

The social standing of women and men in hunting and gathering societies is

Accepted Answer

A)  unequal, with men controlling farming. 
B)  unequal, with women raising the young while men secure food. 
C)  equal, with women hunting animals and men gathering vegetation. 
D)  fairly equal, with men and women making vital contributions to survival. 
A)  unequal, with men controlling farming. 
B)  unequal, with women raising the young while men secure food. 
C)  equal, with women hunting animals and men gathering vegetation. 
D)  fairly equal, with men and women making vital contributions to survival.

Question 3

________distinguish between right and wrong;________ distinguish between polite and rude.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mores; folkways 
B)  Taboos; mores 
C)  Folkways; mores 
D)  Prescriptive norms; proscriptive norms 
A)  Mores; folkways 
B)  Taboos; mores 
C)  Folkways; mores 
D)  Prescriptive norms; proscriptive norms

Question 4

Industrialization changes society in many ways. All of the following statements except one are changes brought on by industrialization. Which is NOT such a change?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a rise in overall living standards. 
B)  Tradition becomes a more powerful part of culture. 
C)  The pace of social change increases. 
D)  New forms of transportation and communication make the world seem smaller. 
A)  There is a rise in overall living standards. 
B)  Tradition becomes a more powerful part of culture. 
C)  The pace of social change increases. 
D)  New forms of transportation and communication make the world seem smaller.

Question 5

Gerhard Lenski focused on which of the following factors as having great power to shape a society?

Accepted Answer

A)  social conflict 
B)  technology 
C)  social solidarity 
D)  human ideas 
A)  social conflict 
B)  technology 
C)  social solidarity 
D)  human ideas

Question 6

An example of material culture would be ideas about beauty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sociologists define a symbol as

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural patterns that cause culture shock. 
B)  any element of material culture. 
C)  any gesture that involves religious meaning. 
D)  anything that carries a meaning to people who share a culture. 
A)  cultural patterns that cause culture shock. 
B)  any element of material culture. 
C)  any gesture that involves religious meaning. 
D)  anything that carries a meaning to people who share a culture.

Question 8

The concept "subculture" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  popular culture. 
B)  culture of the past. 
C)  high or elite culture. 
D)  cultural patterns that set apart a segment of a society's population. 
A)  popular culture. 
B)  culture of the past. 
C)  high or elite culture. 
D)  cultural patterns that set apart a segment of a society's population.

Question 9

People consider mores to be more important than folkways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is fair to say that, on balance, humans are prisoners of their existing culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following concepts refers to the beliefs, values, behavior, and material objects that together constitute a people's way of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  social structure 
B)  social system 
C)  society 
D)  culture 
A)  social structure 
B)  social system 
C)  society 
D)  culture

Question 12

Although industrial technology tends to raise living standards it also contributes to unhealthy levels of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Other than English, which is the most widely spoken language in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  French 
B)  German 
C)  Spanish 
D)  Italian 
A)  French 
B)  German 
C)  Spanish 
D)  Italian

Question 14

A postindustrial society uses computers and other information technology to operate much of the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sam had unpleasant and even frightening experiences when he encountering a strange way of life while visiting another country over spring break. His experiences can be called

Accepted Answer

A)  value conflict. 
B)  cultural diffusion. 
C)  acculturation. 
D)  culture shock. 
A)  value conflict. 
B)  cultural diffusion. 
C)  acculturation. 
D)  culture shock.

Question 16

Businesses in this country can profit from recognizing the cultural diversity of the U.S. population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Today, most immigrants to the United States arrive from

Accepted Answer

A)  Latin America and Asia. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  Africa. 
D)  Canada. 
A)  Latin America and Asia. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  Africa. 
D)  Canada.

Question 18

Which theoretical perspective is linked to the philosophical doctrine of materialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  structural-functional approach 
B)  symbolic-interaction approach 
C)  social-conflict approach 
D)  sociobiology approach 
A)  structural-functional approach 
B)  symbolic-interaction approach 
C)  social-conflict approach 
D)  sociobiology approach

Question 19

Which of the following statements is a good example of cultural lag?

Accepted Answer

A)  gaining the ability to modify genetic patterns before understanding the possible social consequences 
B)  a slowing in the rate of invention in the computer industry 
C)  older people trying to make younger people respect tradition 
D)  virtual culture replacing traditional culture 
A)  gaining the ability to modify genetic patterns before understanding the possible social consequences 
B)  a slowing in the rate of invention in the computer industry 
C)  older people trying to make younger people respect tradition 
D)  virtual culture replacing traditional culture

Question 20

________are rules about everyday casual living; ________are rules with great moral significance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mores; folkways 
B)  Taboos; mores 
C)  Folkways; mores 
D)  Prescriptive norms; proscriptive norms 
A)  Mores; folkways 
B)  Taboos; mores 
C)  Folkways; mores 
D)  Prescriptive norms; proscriptive norms

Compared to an industrial society, a postindustrial society is based on

The social standing of women and men in hunting and gathering societies is

distinguish between right and wrong; distinguish between polite and rude.

Industrialization changes society in many ways. All of the following statements except one are changes brought on by industrialization. Which is NOT such a change?

Gerhard Lenski focused on which of the following factors as having great power to shape a society?

An example of material culture would be ideas about beauty.

Sociologists define a symbol as

The concept "subculture" refers to

People consider mores to be more important than folkways.

It is fair to say that, on balance, humans are prisoners of their existing culture.

Which of the following concepts refers to the beliefs, values, behavior, and material objects that together constitute a people's way of life?

Although industrial technology tends to raise living standards it also contributes to unhealthy levels of stress.

Other than English, which is the most widely spoken language in the United States?

A postindustrial society uses computers and other information technology to operate much of the economy.

Sam had unpleasant and even frightening experiences when he encountering a strange way of life while visiting another country over spring break. His experiences can be called

Businesses in this country can profit from recognizing the cultural diversity of the U.S. population.

Today, most immigrants to the United States arrive from

Which theoretical perspective is linked to the philosophical doctrine of materialism?

Which of the following statements is a good example of cultural lag?

are rules about everyday casual living; are rules with great moral significance.

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Compared to an industrial society, a postindustrial society is based on

The social standing of women and men in hunting and gathering societies is

________distinguish between right and wrong;________ distinguish between polite and rude.

Industrialization changes society in many ways. All of the following statements except one are changes brought on by industrialization. Which is NOT such a change?

Gerhard Lenski focused on which of the following factors as having great power to shape a society?

An example of material culture would be ideas about beauty.

Sociologists define a symbol as

The concept "subculture" refers to

People consider mores to be more important than folkways.

It is fair to say that, on balance, humans are prisoners of their existing culture.

Which of the following concepts refers to the beliefs, values, behavior, and material objects that together constitute a people's way of life?

Although industrial technology tends to raise living standards it also contributes to unhealthy levels of stress.

Other than English, which is the most widely spoken language in the United States?

A postindustrial society uses computers and other information technology to operate much of the economy.

Sam had unpleasant and even frightening experiences when he encountering a strange way of life while visiting another country over spring break. His experiences can be called

Businesses in this country can profit from recognizing the cultural diversity of the U.S. population.

Today, most immigrants to the United States arrive from

Which theoretical perspective is linked to the philosophical doctrine of materialism?

Which of the following statements is a good example of cultural lag?

________are rules about everyday casual living; ________are rules with great moral significance.

Sociology: Perspective, Theory, and Method

Socialization: From Infancy to Old Age

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Sexuality and Society

Deviance

Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Economics and Politics

Family and Religion

Education, Health, and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Social Change: Modern and Postmodern Societies

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distinguish between right and wrong; distinguish between polite and rude.

are rules about everyday casual living; are rules with great moral significance.