Question 1

Define religion. Briefly explain the terms sacred and profane.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Religion is a social

Question 2

In the context of education, which of the following is a criticism of conflict theorists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They exaggerate the benefits of education. 
B)  They ignore achievement gaps that are a result of social class. 
C)  They gloss over rising college costs and student loan debt. 
D)  They overlook the fact that people can gain skills on the job with a few weeks of training. 
E)  They overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps. 
A)  They exaggerate the benefits of education. 
B)  They ignore achievement gaps that are a result of social class. 
C)  They gloss over rising college costs and student loan debt. 
D)  They overlook the fact that people can gain skills on the job with a few weeks of training. 
E)  They overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps.

Question 3

According to functionalists, in which of the following ways does society benefit from religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion decreases gender discrimination and inequality. 
B)  Religion provides equal access for all groups. 
C)  Religion rewards people for their individual accomplishments. 
D)  Religion acts as the opium of the people. 
E)  Religion provides meaning in life and offers hope for the future. 
A)  Religion decreases gender discrimination and inequality. 
B)  Religion provides equal access for all groups. 
C)  Religion rewards people for their individual accomplishments. 
D)  Religion acts as the opium of the people. 
E)  Religion provides meaning in life and offers hope for the future.

Question 4

Which of the following is a common criticism of feminist theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  They devote too much attention to issues such as why boys are more disruptive in elementary school. 
B)  They overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps. 
C)  They overstate the importance of credentialism and credential inflation. 
D)  They address women's education barriers but not their choices. 
E)  They are more interested in men's than in women's gender gaps. 
A)  They devote too much attention to issues such as why boys are more disruptive in elementary school. 
B)  They overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps. 
C)  They overstate the importance of credentialism and credential inflation. 
D)  They address women's education barriers but not their choices. 
E)  They are more interested in men's than in women's gender gaps.

Question 5

Education can be formal or informal and can occur in a variety of settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe two manifest functions and two latent functions of education.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The manifest function

Question 7

According to functionalists, which of the following is a latent function of education?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is good for business. 
B)  It is a source of knowledge. 
C)  It increases cultural integration. 
D)  It promotes cultural innovation. 
E)  It benefits taxpayers. 
A)  It is good for business. 
B)  It is a source of knowledge. 
C)  It increases cultural integration. 
D)  It promotes cultural innovation. 
E)  It benefits taxpayers.

Question 8

Critically evaluate the symbolic interactionists' perspective on religion.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A common criticism is

Question 9

According to conflict theorists' perspective on education, which of the following statements is true of legacies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include students who belong to low-income families. 
B)  They do not include students with inferior academic records. 
C)  They are always given seats on the basis of their accomplishments. 
D)  They include students whose parents studied in a different university. 
E)  They are given privilege in selective colleges and universities. 
A)  They include students who belong to low-income families. 
B)  They do not include students with inferior academic records. 
C)  They are always given seats on the basis of their accomplishments. 
D)  They include students whose parents studied in a different university. 
E)  They are given privilege in selective colleges and universities.

Question 10

A criticism of the symbolic interactionists is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  view religion as an opiate of the people. 
B)  attach too much credence to Marx's concept of false consciousness. 
C)  ignore the positive effect of religion on physical and emotional health. 
D)  overlook the ways that religion promotes social inequality at the macro level. 
E)  believe that religion is indispensable to leading a good life. 
A)  view religion as an opiate of the people. 
B)  attach too much credence to Marx's concept of false consciousness. 
C)  ignore the positive effect of religion on physical and emotional health. 
D)  overlook the ways that religion promotes social inequality at the macro level. 
E)  believe that religion is indispensable to leading a good life.

Question 11

A symbol is anything that stands for or represents something else to which people attach meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to functionalists, education benefits taxpayers because more highly educated people are:

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely to pay higher taxes. 
B)  less likely to rely on public assistance programs. 
C)  more likely to divert taxable income. 
D)  less likely to lead healthier lifestyles. 
E)  more likely to incur high federal health care costs. 
A)  less likely to pay higher taxes. 
B)  less likely to rely on public assistance programs. 
C)  more likely to divert taxable income. 
D)  less likely to lead healthier lifestyles. 
E)  more likely to incur high federal health care costs.

Question 13

Which of the following statements best explains how education decreases job competition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Earnings vary by occupation even with the same major field of study. 
B)  By expanding a person's intellectual horizons, education increases earnings. 
C)  Education teaches children how to get along with others and prepares them for adult economic roles. 
D)  Educational institutions create social networks that can lead to jobs or business opportunities. 
E)  The more time that young adults spend in school, the longer the jobs of older workers are safe. 
A)  Earnings vary by occupation even with the same major field of study. 
B)  By expanding a person's intellectual horizons, education increases earnings. 
C)  Education teaches children how to get along with others and prepares them for adult economic roles. 
D)  Educational institutions create social networks that can lead to jobs or business opportunities. 
E)  The more time that young adults spend in school, the longer the jobs of older workers are safe.

Question 14

Civil religion refers to the belief that hard work, diligence, self-denial, frugality, and economic success would lead to salvation in the afterlife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of an achievement gap?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifty years ago, the largest achievement gap was between social classes. 
B)  It refers to the difference in earnings that occurs due to age-related differences. 
C)  The achievement gap between children from high- and low-income families has reduced since the 1960s. 
D)  Achievement gaps among minority groups are due to factors like English language proficiency and social class. 
E)  It is overemphasized by functional theorists. 
A)  Fifty years ago, the largest achievement gap was between social classes. 
B)  It refers to the difference in earnings that occurs due to age-related differences. 
C)  The achievement gap between children from high- and low-income families has reduced since the 1960s. 
D)  Achievement gaps among minority groups are due to factors like English language proficiency and social class. 
E)  It is overemphasized by functional theorists.

Question 16

Identify the reasons for grade inflation. Briefly discuss the consequences of grade inflation and cheating.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Many faculty give hig

Question 17

Illustrate the differences between teachers in the United States and other developed nations.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A major difference be

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of tracking?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows teachers to develop curricula for students with similar ability. 
B)  It creates and reinforces equality among students. 
C)  It involves sorting students based on their racial or ethnic group. 
D)  The effects of tracking decrease over time. 
E)  Teachers tend to have high expectations for low-track students. 
A)  It allows teachers to develop curricula for students with similar ability. 
B)  It creates and reinforces equality among students. 
C)  It involves sorting students based on their racial or ethnic group. 
D)  The effects of tracking decrease over time. 
E)  Teachers tend to have high expectations for low-track students.

Question 19

A sanction is a formal and repeated behavior that unites people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the context of the American population, discuss how age impacts the religious beliefs of people.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Generally, Americans

Define religion. Briefly explain the terms sacred and profane.

In the context of education, which of the following is a criticism of conflict theorists?

According to functionalists, in which of the following ways does society benefit from religion?

Which of the following is a common criticism of feminist theories?

Education can be formal or informal and can occur in a variety of settings.

Describe two manifest functions and two latent functions of education.

According to functionalists, which of the following is a latent function of education?

Critically evaluate the symbolic interactionists' perspective on religion.

According to conflict theorists' perspective on education, which of the following statements is true of legacies?

A criticism of the symbolic interactionists is that they:

A symbol is anything that stands for or represents something else to which people attach meaning.

According to functionalists, education benefits taxpayers because more highly educated people are:

Which of the following statements best explains how education decreases job competition?

Civil religion refers to the belief that hard work, diligence, self-denial, frugality, and economic success would lead to salvation in the afterlife.

Which of the following statements is true of an achievement gap?

Identify the reasons for grade inflation. Briefly discuss the consequences of grade inflation and cheating.

Illustrate the differences between teachers in the United States and other developed nations.

Which of the following statements is true of tracking?

A sanction is a formal and repeated behavior that unites people.

In the context of the American population, discuss how age impacts the religious beliefs of people.

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Exam 13: Education and Religion

Define religion. Briefly explain the terms sacred and profane.

In the context of education, which of the following is a criticism of conflict theorists?

According to functionalists, in which of the following ways does society benefit from religion?

Which of the following is a common criticism of feminist theories?

Education can be formal or informal and can occur in a variety of settings.

Describe two manifest functions and two latent functions of education.

According to functionalists, which of the following is a latent function of education?

Critically evaluate the symbolic interactionists' perspective on religion.

According to conflict theorists' perspective on education, which of the following statements is true of legacies?

A criticism of the symbolic interactionists is that they:

A symbol is anything that stands for or represents something else to which people attach meaning.

According to functionalists, education benefits taxpayers because more highly educated people are:

Which of the following statements best explains how education decreases job competition?

Civil religion refers to the belief that hard work, diligence, self-denial, frugality, and economic success would lead to salvation in the afterlife.

Which of the following statements is true of an achievement gap?

Identify the reasons for grade inflation. Briefly discuss the consequences of grade inflation and cheating.

Illustrate the differences between teachers in the United States and other developed nations.

Which of the following statements is true of tracking?

A sanction is a formal and repeated behavior that unites people.

In the context of the American population, discuss how age impacts the religious beliefs of people.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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