Question 1

To reduce the social problem of underage drinking, ______ would recommend a campaign to encourage teenagers to define alcohol consumption as "un-cool."

Accepted Answer

A) labeling theory 
B) social pathology 
C) social disorganization 
D) conflict theory 
A) labeling theory 
B) social pathology 
C) social disorganization 
D) conflict theory

Question 2

Structural-Functionalist theories of social problems include social pathology and

Accepted Answer

A) social disorganization. 
B) labeling theory. 
C) non-Marxist conflict theory. 
D) social construction of reality. 
A) social disorganization. 
B) labeling theory. 
C) non-Marxist conflict theory. 
D) social construction of reality.

Question 3

________ are norms that are formalized and backed by political authority.

Accepted Answer

A) Folkways 
B) Mores 
C) Laws 
D) Values 
A) Folkways 
B) Mores 
C) Laws 
D) Values

Question 4

Freedom and individualism are examples of American values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Microsociologists, such as W. I. Thomas, believe that human action is influenced mostly by

Accepted Answer

A) the social organization of a social situation. 
B) definitions of a situation. 
C) objective inequalities that exist in a situation. 
D) feelings of alienation that occur from lack of power. 
A) the social organization of a social situation. 
B) definitions of a situation. 
C) objective inequalities that exist in a situation. 
D) feelings of alienation that occur from lack of power.

Question 6

The neighbors didn't invite Charlotte to the block barbecue because Charlotte's dog is often on the loose making a mess on their lawns. Not inviting her is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) formal positive sanction. 
B) informal positive sanction. 
C) formal negative sanction. 
D) informal negative sanction. 
A) formal positive sanction. 
B) informal positive sanction. 
C) formal negative sanction. 
D) informal negative sanction.

Question 7

Colleges are good places for young adults to meet potential mates. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a manifest function. 
B) a latent function. 
C) the sociological imagination. 
D) a dysfunction. 
A) a manifest function. 
B) a latent function. 
C) the sociological imagination. 
D) a dysfunction.

Question 8

An event or characteristic that is measurable and varies or is subject to change is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis. 
B) sample. 
C) variable. 
D) operational definition. 
A) hypothesis. 
B) sample. 
C) variable. 
D) operational definition.

Question 9

According to Herbert Blumer the first stage of a social problem is

Accepted Answer

A) mobilization for action. 
B) societal recognition. 
C) implementation of a plan. 
D) social legitimation. 
A) mobilization for action. 
B) societal recognition. 
C) implementation of a plan. 
D) social legitimation.

Question 10

Roles

Accepted Answer

A) help us predict behaviors. 
B) tell us what is true or false. 
C) are general ideas about what is important. 
D) refer to the positions within a social group. 
A) help us predict behaviors. 
B) tell us what is true or false. 
C) are general ideas about what is important. 
D) refer to the positions within a social group.

To reduce the social problem of underage drinking, ______ would recommend a campaign to encourage teenagers to define alcohol consumption as "un-cool."

Structural-Functionalist theories of social problems include social pathology and

________ are norms that are formalized and backed by political authority.

Freedom and individualism are examples of American values.

Microsociologists, such as W. I. Thomas, believe that human action is influenced mostly by

The neighbors didn't invite Charlotte to the block barbecue because Charlotte's dog is often on the loose making a mess on their lawns. Not inviting her is an example of a(n)

Colleges are good places for young adults to meet potential mates. This is an example of

An event or characteristic that is measurable and varies or is subject to change is a(n)

According to Herbert Blumer the first stage of a social problem is

Roles

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Exam 1: Thinking About Social Problems

To reduce the social problem of underage drinking, ______ would recommend a campaign to encourage teenagers to define alcohol consumption as "un-cool."

Structural-Functionalist theories of social problems include social pathology and

________ are norms that are formalized and backed by political authority.

Freedom and individualism are examples of American values.

Microsociologists, such as W. I. Thomas, believe that human action is influenced mostly by

The neighbors didn't invite Charlotte to the block barbecue because Charlotte's dog is often on the loose making a mess on their lawns. Not inviting her is an example of a(n)

Colleges are good places for young adults to meet potential mates. This is an example of

An event or characteristic that is measurable and varies or is subject to change is a(n)

According to Herbert Blumer the first stage of a social problem is

Roles

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters