Question 1

Tracking often leads to:

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A)  meritocracy. 
B)  cultural innovation. 
C)  socialization. 
D)  labeling. 
E)  credentialism. 
A)  meritocracy. 
B)  cultural innovation. 
C)  socialization. 
D)  labeling. 
E)  credentialism.

Question 2

According to functionalists, a manifest function of education is that it:

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A)  decreases job competition. 
B)  brings unmarried people together. 
C)  increases societal cohesion. 
D)  creates social networks. 
E)  offers business opportunities. 
A)  decreases job competition. 
B)  brings unmarried people together. 
C)  increases societal cohesion. 
D)  creates social networks. 
E)  offers business opportunities.

Question 3

Which of the following most accurately defines the term tracking?

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A)  The difference in academic performance that shows up in grades, standardized test scores, and college completion rates 
B)  Formal training and instruction provided in a classroom setting 
C)  A collection of school practices that transmit nonacademic knowledge, values, attitudes, norms, and beliefs 
D)  The assignment of students to specific educational programs and classes on the basis of test scores, previous grades, or perceived ability 
E)  An emphasis on certificates or degrees to show that people have certain skills, educational attainment levels, or job qualifications 
A)  The difference in academic performance that shows up in grades, standardized test scores, and college completion rates 
B)  Formal training and instruction provided in a classroom setting 
C)  A collection of school practices that transmit nonacademic knowledge, values, attitudes, norms, and beliefs 
D)  The assignment of students to specific educational programs and classes on the basis of test scores, previous grades, or perceived ability 
E)  An emphasis on certificates or degrees to show that people have certain skills, educational attainment levels, or job qualifications

Question 4

_____ is the belief in the literal meaning of a sacred text.

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A) 
Credentialism 
B)  Religiosity 
C)  Meritocracy 
D)  Secularism 
E)  Fundamentalism 
A) 
Credentialism 
B)  Religiosity 
C)  Meritocracy 
D)  Secularism 
E)  Fundamentalism

Question 5

Based on the symbolic interactionists' perspective, identify the most common means of learning and internalizing religion.

Accepted Answer

For symbolic interactionists, religion i

Question 6

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

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A) 
They overlook the power of individuals to change the course of events. 
B)  They overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps. 
C)  They denounce 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 overlook the power of individuals to change the course of events. 
B)  They overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps. 
C)  They denounce 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 7

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

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Generally, Americans age 65 and older ar

Question 8

According to a study by Hamilton in 1995, because churches are an integral part of the social order, they often become dependent on, rather than critical of, the ruling classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the feminist perspective on religion.Support your answer with examples.

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Feminist theorists agree with conflict t

Question 10

How do religion, religiosity, and spirituality differ from each other?

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Religion is a social institution that in

Question 11

According to studies by Gewertz in 2009, Kahlenberg in 2010, and Dwyer et al.in 2013, which of the following best explains why many colleges are giving men preferential treatment in admissions?

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A)  To enroll privileged male students as legacies 
B)  To maintain workers for jobs in the stratification hierarchy 
C)  To avoid large gender imbalances in their student bodies 
D)  To admit talented low-income and minority students 
E)  To handle the stress of their economic and social position 
A)  To enroll privileged male students as legacies 
B)  To maintain workers for jobs in the stratification hierarchy 
C)  To avoid large gender imbalances in their student bodies 
D)  To admit talented low-income and minority students 
E)  To handle the stress of their economic and social position

Question 12

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

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Many faculty give high grades because it

Question 13

Stanley is the founder of a new religious movement (NRM).His followers believe that he is the reincarnation of a Christian prophet, and they have devoted their lives to him.He is viewed as a supernatural being who serves as a mediator between them and God.Which of the following terms can be used to describe Stanley?

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A)  A charismatic leader 
B)  A transactional leader 
C)  A permanent deacon 
D)  An authoritarian leader 
E)  A secular leader 
A)  A charismatic leader 
B)  A transactional leader 
C)  A permanent deacon 
D)  An authoritarian leader 
E)  A secular leader

Question 14

Emily was always considered a bright student.As a result, she was assigned to classes that involved critical thinking and complex problem solving, while other students were assigned to classes that involved simple skills.She was allotted a large quantity of homework that was conceptually complicated.Moreover, she was provided with better quality instructions than other students.Which of the following terms can be used to describe Emily's separation from average students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hidden curriculum 
B)  Tracking 
C)  Credentialism 
D)  Meritocracy 
E)  Achievement gap 
A)  Hidden curriculum 
B)  Tracking 
C)  Credentialism 
D)  Meritocracy 
E)  Achievement gap

Question 15

As education increases, the importance of religion also increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A _____ is a subgroup within a religion that shares its name and traditions and is generally on good terms with the main group.

Accepted Answer

A)  cult 
B)  sect 
C)  denomination 
D)  church 
E)  clique 
A)  cult 
B)  sect 
C)  denomination 
D)  church 
E)  clique

Question 17

To increase a high school's prestige, superintendents and principals may pressure teachers to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses and students to take them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The term _____ refers to the ordinary and everyday elements of life that aren't related to religion.

Accepted Answer

A)  sacred 
B)  profane 
C)  denomination 
D)  fundamentalism 
E)  meritocracy 
A)  sacred 
B)  profane 
C)  denomination 
D)  fundamentalism 
E)  meritocracy

Question 19

Which of the following is a criticism of the functionalist perspective on education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalists disregard the power of individuals to change the course of events. 
B)  Functionalists overlook parental pressures faced by successful students. 
C)  Functionalists overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps. 
D)  Functionalists gloss over the effects of racial-ethnic inequality. 
E)  Functionalists ignore rising college costs and student loan debt. 
A)  Functionalists disregard the power of individuals to change the course of events. 
B)  Functionalists overlook parental pressures faced by successful students. 
C)  Functionalists overstate the importance of social class achievement gaps. 
D)  Functionalists gloss over the effects of racial-ethnic inequality. 
E)  Functionalists ignore rising college costs and student loan debt.

Question 20

Critically evaluate the conflict theorists' views on education.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theories have several weaknesse

Tracking often leads to:

According to functionalists, a manifest function of education is that it:

Which of the following most accurately defines the term tracking?

_____ is the belief in the literal meaning of a sacred text.

Based on the symbolic interactionists' perspective, identify the most common means of learning and internalizing religion.

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

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

According to a study by Hamilton in 1995, because churches are an integral part of the social order, they often become dependent on, rather than critical of, the ruling classes.

Discuss the feminist perspective on religion.Support your answer with examples.

How do religion, religiosity, and spirituality differ from each other?

According to studies by Gewertz in 2009, Kahlenberg in 2010, and Dwyer et al.in 2013, which of the following best explains why many colleges are giving men preferential treatment in admissions?

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

As education increases, the importance of religion also increases.

A _____ is a subgroup within a religion that shares its name and traditions and is generally on good terms with the main group.

To increase a high school's prestige, superintendents and principals may pressure teachers to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses and students to take them.

The term _____ refers to the ordinary and everyday elements of life that aren't related to religion.

Which of the following is a criticism of the functionalist perspective on education?

Critically evaluate the conflict theorists' views on education.

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Tracking often leads to:

According to functionalists, a manifest function of education is that it:

Which of the following most accurately defines the term tracking?

_____ is the belief in the literal meaning of a sacred text.

Based on the symbolic interactionists' perspective, identify the most common means of learning and internalizing religion.

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

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

According to a study by Hamilton in 1995, because churches are an integral part of the social order, they often become dependent on, rather than critical of, the ruling classes.

Discuss the feminist perspective on religion.Support your answer with examples.

How do religion, religiosity, and spirituality differ from each other?

According to studies by Gewertz in 2009, Kahlenberg in 2010, and Dwyer et al.in 2013, which of the following best explains why many colleges are giving men preferential treatment in admissions?

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

As education increases, the importance of religion also increases.

A _____ is a subgroup within a religion that shares its name and traditions and is generally on good terms with the main group.

To increase a high school's prestige, superintendents and principals may pressure teachers to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses and students to take them.

The term _____ refers to the ordinary and everyday elements of life that aren't related to religion.

Which of the following is a criticism of the functionalist perspective on education?

Critically evaluate the conflict theorists' views on education.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

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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