Question 1

Which one of the following is the most likely to view religion as a tool that dominant groups use to control society and to protect their own interests?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  global theorists 
A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  global theorists B

Question 2

According to _______,religion endorses the status quo,but can also spearhead social change.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  theologians 
A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  theologians A

Question 3

Around the world,_____ rituals are the most elaborate.

Accepted Answer

A)  birth 
B)  marriage 
C)  puberty 
D)  death 
E)  none of the above 
A)  birth 
B)  marriage 
C)  puberty 
D)  death 
E)  none of the above D

Question 4

One of the best predictors of educational attainment is

Accepted Answer

A)  race. 
B)  social class. 
C)  ethnicity. 
D)  age. 
E)  religion. 
A)  race. 
B)  social class. 
C)  ethnicity. 
D)  age. 
E)  religion.

Question 5

Over the past several decades,U.S.high school dropout rates have

Accepted Answer

A)  increased for all racial groups. 
B)  increased for Latino students only. 
C)  decreased for all racial groups. 
D)  decreased for white students only. 
E)  decreased for all students except African Americans. 
A)  increased for all racial groups. 
B)  increased for Latino students only. 
C)  decreased for all racial groups. 
D)  decreased for white students only. 
E)  decreased for all students except African Americans.

Question 6

Most of the funding for public schools comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  international sources. 
B)  local school districts and states. 
C)  regional boards. 
D)  the federal government. 
E)  private donations. 
A)  international sources. 
B)  local school districts and states. 
C)  regional boards. 
D)  the federal government. 
E)  private donations.

Question 7

Explain how functionalists,conflict theorists,feminist theorists,and symbolic interactionists differ in their perspectives on education.Which theoretical perspective do you find the most persuasive? Why?

Accepted Answer

Functionalists view education as a means

Question 8

Some critics maintain that _____ are too accepting of the educational inequality that they document.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  global theorists 
A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  global theorists

Question 9

How do U.S.community colleges contribute to higher education? Do you think that they serve the same purposes in society as four-year colleges do? Explain why or why not.

Accepted Answer

U.S. community colleges contribute to hi

Question 10

According to the textbook,many high school students are unprepared for college,and many college students are not engaged in their learning.Do you agree or disagree? Use evidence from the textbook to support your position.Also,explain why or why not you're as engaged in your college education as you might be

Accepted Answer

I agree with the statement that many hig

Question 11

Women are largely underrepresented in the all of the following fields except

Accepted Answer

A)  science. 
B)  technology. 
C)  engineering. 
D)  mathematics. 
E)  psychology. 
A)  science. 
B)  technology. 
C)  engineering. 
D)  mathematics. 
E)  psychology.

Question 12

Those who say secularization is increasing in the United States point to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  attendance at religious services has declined. 
B)  the percent of Americans who say that they have confidence in organized religion has decreased. 
C)  over 43 percent of Americans listen to religious radio stations every day. 
D)  a majority of Americans say that religion and political matters should be separate. 
E)  the number of Americans who say that religion is important in their lives has declined. 
A)  attendance at religious services has declined. 
B)  the percent of Americans who say that they have confidence in organized religion has decreased. 
C)  over 43 percent of Americans listen to religious radio stations every day. 
D)  a majority of Americans say that religion and political matters should be separate. 
E)  the number of Americans who say that religion is important in their lives has declined.

Question 13

According to symbolic interactionists,education is

Accepted Answer

A)  a reactive process. 
B)  an active process. 
C)  a passive process. 
D)  a result of modeling. 
E)  a prejudiced process. 
A)  a reactive process. 
B)  an active process. 
C)  a passive process. 
D)  a result of modeling. 
E)  a prejudiced process.

Question 14

About _____ percent of Americans have attained at least a college degree.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  21 
C)  31 
D)  41 
E)  51 
A)  11 
B)  21 
C)  31 
D)  41 
E)  51

Question 15

Religion is a social institution.Which of the following is not a social institution?

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  family 
C)  government 
D)  culture 
E)  economy 
A)  education 
B)  family 
C)  government 
D)  culture 
E)  economy

Question 16

Males consistently score higher than females on the math and verbal portions of the SAT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

New religious movements often organize around _____ leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  religious 
B)  charismatic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  laissez-faire 
E)  traditional 
A)  religious 
B)  charismatic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  laissez-faire 
E)  traditional

Question 18

According to symbolic interactionists,the roles of student and teachers are

Accepted Answer

A)  reproduced. 
B)  shaped by macro-level factors. 
C)  socially constructed. 
D)  prejudiced. 
E)  representational. 
A)  reproduced. 
B)  shaped by macro-level factors. 
C)  socially constructed. 
D)  prejudiced. 
E)  representational.

Question 19

In examining educational outcomes,____ are the most likely to focus on process.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  global theorists 
A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  global theorists

Question 20

Like sects,_____ have a professional ministry.

Accepted Answer

A)  cults 
B)  denominations 
C)  churches 
D)  religions 
E)  colleges 
A)  cults 
B)  denominations 
C)  churches 
D)  religions 
E)  colleges

Which one of the following is the most likely to view religion as a tool that dominant groups use to control society and to protect their own interests?

According to _______,religion endorses the status quo,but can also spearhead social change.

Around the world,_____ rituals are the most elaborate.

One of the best predictors of educational attainment is

Over the past several decades,U.S.high school dropout rates have

Most of the funding for public schools comes from

Explain how functionalists,conflict theorists,feminist theorists,and symbolic interactionists differ in their perspectives on education.Which theoretical perspective do you find the most persuasive? Why?

Some critics maintain that _____ are too accepting of the educational inequality that they document.

How do U.S.community colleges contribute to higher education? Do you think that they serve the same purposes in society as four-year colleges do? Explain why or why not.

Women are largely underrepresented in the all of the following fields except

Those who say secularization is increasing in the United States point to all of the following except

According to symbolic interactionists,education is

About _____ percent of Americans have attained at least a college degree.

Religion is a social institution.Which of the following is not a social institution?

Males consistently score higher than females on the math and verbal portions of the SAT.

New religious movements often organize around _____ leaders.

According to symbolic interactionists,the roles of student and teachers are

In examining educational outcomes,____ are the most likely to focus on process.

Like sects,_____ have a professional ministry.

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Exam 13: Education & Religion

Which one of the following is the most likely to view religion as a tool that dominant groups use to control society and to protect their own interests?

According to _______,religion endorses the status quo,but can also spearhead social change.

Around the world,_____ rituals are the most elaborate.

One of the best predictors of educational attainment is

Over the past several decades,U.S.high school dropout rates have

Most of the funding for public schools comes from

Explain how functionalists,conflict theorists,feminist theorists,and symbolic interactionists differ in their perspectives on education.Which theoretical perspective do you find the most persuasive? Why?

Some critics maintain that _____ are too accepting of the educational inequality that they document.

How do U.S.community colleges contribute to higher education? Do you think that they serve the same purposes in society as four-year colleges do? Explain why or why not.

Women are largely underrepresented in the all of the following fields except

Those who say secularization is increasing in the United States point to all of the following except

According to symbolic interactionists,education is

About _____ percent of Americans have attained at least a college degree.

Religion is a social institution.Which of the following is not a social institution?

Males consistently score higher than females on the math and verbal portions of the SAT.

New religious movements often organize around _____ leaders.

According to symbolic interactionists,the roles of student and teachers are

In examining educational outcomes,____ are the most likely to focus on process.

Like sects,_____ have a professional ministry.

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

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government 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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