Question 1

Schools in _____ neighborhoods stress obedience,following directions and punctuality.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-income 
B)  middle-income 
C)  high-income 
D)  wealthy 
E)  moderate 
A)  low-income 
B)  middle-income 
C)  high-income 
D)  wealthy 
E)  moderate

Question 2

Which of the following statements about high-track students is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their classes emphasize punctuality and conformity. 
B)  They tend to see themselves as bright. 
C)  Their teachers are usually enthusiastic. 
D)  Their teachers have high expectations of them. 
E)  Their classes involve critical thinking and creativity. 
A)  Their classes emphasize punctuality and conformity. 
B)  They tend to see themselves as bright. 
C)  Their teachers are usually enthusiastic. 
D)  Their teachers have high expectations of them. 
E)  Their classes involve critical thinking and creativity.

Question 3

_____examine how the social context shapes students' and teachers' everyday experiences in education.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theorists 
B)  Functionalists 
C)  Symbolic interactionists 
D)  Feminist theorists 
E)  Exchange theorists 
A)  Conflict theorists 
B)  Functionalists 
C)  Symbolic interactionists 
D)  Feminist theorists 
E)  Exchange theorists

Question 4

Do K-12 teachers have a "cushy" job because most don't work doing the holidays or summers? Also,what programs would you implement in your state to improve the quality of teachers and K-12 education?

Accepted Answer

The idea that K-12 teachers have a "cush

Question 5

A _____ is a religious group that has broken off from an established religion to form its own.

Accepted Answer

A)  cult 
B)  sect 
C)  denomination 
D)  church 
E)  new religious movement 
A)  cult 
B)  sect 
C)  denomination 
D)  church 
E)  new religious movement

Question 6

Tracking typically begins in

Accepted Answer

A)  kindergarten. 
B)  elementary school. 
C)  middle school. 
D)  high school. 
E)  college. 
A)  kindergarten. 
B)  elementary school. 
C)  middle school. 
D)  high school. 
E)  college.

Question 7

Which of the following groups is most likely to drop out of high school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whites 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Asians 
D)  Latinos 
E)  American Indians 
A)  Whites 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Asians 
D)  Latinos 
E)  American Indians

Question 8

_____ contend that credentialism rewards people for their achievements; _____ maintain that credentials can be gained from on-the-job training.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalists; conflict theorists 
B)  Functionalists; symbolic interactionists 
C)  Conflict theorists; symbolic interactionists 
D)  Conflict theorists; feminist theorists 
E)  Symbolic interactionists; conflict theorists 
A)  Functionalists; conflict theorists 
B)  Functionalists; symbolic interactionists 
C)  Conflict theorists; symbolic interactionists 
D)  Conflict theorists; feminist theorists 
E)  Symbolic interactionists; conflict theorists

Question 9

"Education is good for business" illustrates a latent function of education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which major theoretical perspective asks "How does religion differ within and across societies?"

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  feminism 
D)  symbolic interactionism 
E)  theology 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  feminism 
D)  symbolic interactionism 
E)  theology

Question 11

Gatekeeping refers to controlling

Accepted Answer

A)  the content of education. 
B)  the quality of education. 
C)  access to education. 
D)  economic and cultural capital. 
E)  how IQ tests are administered. 
A)  the content of education. 
B)  the quality of education. 
C)  access to education. 
D)  economic and cultural capital. 
E)  how IQ tests are administered.

Question 12

Should President Obama eliminate the No Child Left Behind Act? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

As an AI language model, I do not have p

Question 13

Contemporary examples of _____ include the Amish,Quakers,and Seventh Day Adventists.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

_____ described religion as "the opium of the people."

Accepted Answer

A)  Marx 
B)  Weber 
C)  Durkheim 
D)  Parsons 
E)  Comte 
A)  Marx 
B)  Weber 
C)  Durkheim 
D)  Parsons 
E)  Comte

Question 15

One of the strongest beliefs around the world is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the dead will be resurrected after death. 
B)  the dead will be purified in purgatory. 
C)  the living should mourn the dead every year. 
D)  prayer is important. 
E)  there is no true religion. 
A)  the dead will be resurrected after death. 
B)  the dead will be purified in purgatory. 
C)  the living should mourn the dead every year. 
D)  prayer is important. 
E)  there is no true religion.

Question 16

_____ maintain that sexism and patriarchy plague modern religion.

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

Question 17

Over a lifetime,earnings are highest for persons with

Accepted Answer

A)  a high school diploma. 
B)  a bachelor's degree. 
C)  a master's degree. 
D)  a doctoral degree. 
E)  a professional degree. 
A)  a high school diploma. 
B)  a bachelor's degree. 
C)  a master's degree. 
D)  a doctoral degree. 
E)  a professional degree.

Question 18

_____ refers to formal training and instruction in a classroom setting.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tracking 
B)  Credentialing 
C)  Education 
D)  Schooling 
E)  Magneting 
A)  Tracking 
B)  Credentialing 
C)  Education 
D)  Schooling 
E)  Magneting

Question 19

Which of the following is not a manifest function of education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schools are socialization agents. 
B)  Education transmits knowledge and culture. 
C)  Schools often provide social services. 
D)  Education benefits taxpayers. 
E)  Education promotes cultural innovation. 
A)  Schools are socialization agents. 
B)  Education transmits knowledge and culture. 
C)  Schools often provide social services. 
D)  Education benefits taxpayers. 
E)  Education promotes cultural innovation.

Question 20

For sociologists,attending class or a sporting event is a secular behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Schools in _____ neighborhoods stress obedience,following directions and punctuality.

Which of the following statements about high-track students is false?

_____examine how the social context shapes students' and teachers' everyday experiences in education.

Do K-12 teachers have a "cushy" job because most don't work doing the holidays or summers? Also,what programs would you implement in your state to improve the quality of teachers and K-12 education?

A _____ is a religious group that has broken off from an established religion to form its own.

Tracking typically begins in

Which of the following groups is most likely to drop out of high school?

_ contend that credentialism rewards people for their achievements; _ maintain that credentials can be gained from on-the-job training.

"Education is good for business" illustrates a latent function of education.

Which major theoretical perspective asks "How does religion differ within and across societies?"

Gatekeeping refers to controlling

Should President Obama eliminate the No Child Left Behind Act? Why or why not?

Contemporary examples of _____ include the Amish,Quakers,and Seventh Day Adventists.

_____ described religion as "the opium of the people."

One of the strongest beliefs around the world is that

_____ maintain that sexism and patriarchy plague modern religion.

Over a lifetime,earnings are highest for persons with

_____ refers to formal training and instruction in a classroom setting.

Which of the following is not a manifest function of education?

For sociologists,attending class or a sporting event is a secular behavior.

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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Exam 13: Education & Religion

Schools in _____ neighborhoods stress obedience,following directions and punctuality.

Which of the following statements about high-track students is false?

_____examine how the social context shapes students' and teachers' everyday experiences in education.

Do K-12 teachers have a "cushy" job because most don't work doing the holidays or summers? Also,what programs would you implement in your state to improve the quality of teachers and K-12 education?

A _____ is a religious group that has broken off from an established religion to form its own.

Tracking typically begins in

Which of the following groups is most likely to drop out of high school?

_____ contend that credentialism rewards people for their achievements; _____ maintain that credentials can be gained from on-the-job training.

"Education is good for business" illustrates a latent function of education.

Which major theoretical perspective asks "How does religion differ within and across societies?"

Gatekeeping refers to controlling

Should President Obama eliminate the No Child Left Behind Act? Why or why not?

Contemporary examples of _____ include the Amish,Quakers,and Seventh Day Adventists.

_____ described religion as "the opium of the people."

One of the strongest beliefs around the world is that

_____ maintain that sexism and patriarchy plague modern religion.

Over a lifetime,earnings are highest for persons with

_____ refers to formal training and instruction in a classroom setting.

Which of the following is not a manifest function of education?

For sociologists,attending class or a sporting event is a secular behavior.

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

Filters

_ contend that credentialism rewards people for their achievements; _ maintain that credentials can be gained from on-the-job training.