Question 1

Which of the following is a reason for the presence of grade inflation in many colleges and universities?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the chances of students' challenging a grade. 
B)  It increases the credibility of colleges and universities. 
C)  It reduces the chances of students' cheating in an exam. 
D)  It decreases student complaints. 
E)  It increases student attrition. 
A)  It increases the chances of students' challenging a grade. 
B)  It increases the credibility of colleges and universities. 
C)  It reduces the chances of students' cheating in an exam. 
D)  It decreases student complaints. 
E)  It increases student attrition.

Question 2

How does education create and perpetuate social inequality? Support your answer with examples.

Accepted Answer

From preschool to graduate school, confl

Question 3

Feminist theorists agree with conflict theorists that religion:

Accepted Answer

A) 
Can promote social change. 
B)  offers hope for the future. 
C)  can foster violence and inequality. 
D)  is innate, not socially constructed. 
E)  provides meaning in life. 
A) 
Can promote social change. 
B)  offers hope for the future. 
C)  can foster violence and inequality. 
D)  is innate, not socially constructed. 
E)  provides meaning in life.

Question 4

Which of the following statements best defines religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression. 
B)  It is anything that people see as awe-inspiring, supernatural, holy, and not part of the natural world. 
C)  It is a social institution that involves shared beliefs, values, and practices related to the supernatural. 
D)  It is a large established group that has strong ties to mainstream society. 
E)  It refers to a group that is devoted to beliefs and practices that are outside of those accepted in mainstream society. 
A)  It is an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression. 
B)  It is anything that people see as awe-inspiring, supernatural, holy, and not part of the natural world. 
C)  It is a social institution that involves shared beliefs, values, and practices related to the supernatural. 
D)  It is a large established group that has strong ties to mainstream society. 
E)  It refers to a group that is devoted to beliefs and practices that are outside of those accepted in mainstream society.

Question 5

The effects of tracking are usually short-lived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes a church?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a religious group that has broken away from an established religion. 
B)  It is anything that people see as awe-inspiring, supernatural, holy, and not part of the natural world. 
C)  It is a subgroup within a religion that shares its name and traditions and is generally on good terms with the main group. 
D)  It is a religious group that is devoted to beliefs and practices that are outside of those accepted in mainstream society. 
E)  It is a large established religious group that has strong ties to mainstream society. 
A)  It is a religious group that has broken away from an established religion. 
B)  It is anything that people see as awe-inspiring, supernatural, holy, and not part of the natural world. 
C)  It is a subgroup within a religion that shares its name and traditions and is generally on good terms with the main group. 
D)  It is a religious group that is devoted to beliefs and practices that are outside of those accepted in mainstream society. 
E)  It is a large established religious group that has strong ties to mainstream society.

Question 7

Discuss the various factors which indicate that religion is flourishing in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Secularization is a process in which rel

Question 8

Jay belongs to a Hindu subgroup that was formed recently.The subgroup acknowledges the presence of other religious groups and agrees that other groups also possess the truth.The religious subgroup that Jay belongs to can be classified as a _____ of Hinduism.

Accepted Answer

A)  cult 
B)  sect 
C)  denomination 
D)  symbol 
E)  faction 
A)  cult 
B)  sect 
C)  denomination 
D)  symbol 
E)  faction

Question 9

For functionalists, education contributes to society's stability, solidarity, and well-being, and provides people with an opportunity for upward mobility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marx viewed religion as a form of false consciousness, an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 because of their individual accomplishments. 
D)  Religion promotes tolerance toward minorities. 
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 because of their individual accomplishments. 
D)  Religion promotes tolerance toward minorities. 
E)  Religion provides meaning in life and offers hope for the future.

Question 12

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 13

Leah is a teacher at a public school.She teaches her students that God created humans in their present form about 10,000 years ago.Which of the following beliefs does Leah follow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

_____ is defined as an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evangelism 
B)  Protestant ethic 
C)  False consciousness 
D)  Civil religion 
E)  Fundamentalism 
A)  Evangelism 
B)  Protestant ethic 
C)  False consciousness 
D)  Civil religion 
E)  Fundamentalism

Question 15

Marriage rituals are probably the most elaborate and sacred rituals worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define tracking.What are the consequences of tracking?

Accepted Answer

Tracking involves assigning students to

Question 17

Which of the following terms refers to school practices that transmit nonacademic knowledge, values, attitudes, norms, and beliefs?

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 18

Imogen is part of a group that rejects all conventional beliefs in society and religion.The group promotes vegetarianism, celibacy, and abstinence from drugs, alcohol, and technology.Their activities are aimed at preparation for the apocalypse and comprise of bizarre rituals.Which of the following terms best describes this group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consortium 
B)  Cult 
C)  Sect 
D)  Clique 
E)  Faction 
A)  Consortium 
B)  Cult 
C)  Sect 
D)  Clique 
E)  Faction

Question 19

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 prepare 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 prepare 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 20

A(n) _____ is the difference in academic performance that shows up in grades, standardized test scores, and college completion rates.

Accepted Answer

A)  glass ceiling 
B)  grade inflation 
C)  hidden curriculum 
D)  achievement gap 
E)  cultural lag 
A)  glass ceiling 
B)  grade inflation 
C)  hidden curriculum 
D)  achievement gap 
E)  cultural lag

Which of the following is a reason for the presence of grade inflation in many colleges and universities?

How does education create and perpetuate social inequality? Support your answer with examples.

Feminist theorists agree with conflict theorists that religion:

Which of the following statements best defines religion?

The effects of tracking are usually short-lived.

Which of the following statements best describes a church?

Discuss the various factors which indicate that religion is flourishing in the U.S.

Jay belongs to a Hindu subgroup that was formed recently.The subgroup acknowledges the presence of other religious groups and agrees that other groups also possess the truth.The religious subgroup that Jay belongs to can be classified as a _____ of Hinduism.

For functionalists, education contributes to society's stability, solidarity, and well-being, and provides people with an opportunity for upward mobility.

Marx viewed religion as a form of false consciousness, an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression.

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

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

Leah is a teacher at a public school.She teaches her students that God created humans in their present form about 10,000 years ago.Which of the following beliefs does Leah follow?

_____ is defined as an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression.

Marriage rituals are probably the most elaborate and sacred rituals worldwide.

Define tracking.What are the consequences of tracking?

Which of the following terms refers to school practices that transmit nonacademic knowledge, values, attitudes, norms, and beliefs?

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

A(n) _____ is the difference in academic performance that shows up in grades, standardized test scores, and college completion rates.

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Exam 13: Education and Religion

Which of the following is a reason for the presence of grade inflation in many colleges and universities?

How does education create and perpetuate social inequality? Support your answer with examples.

Feminist theorists agree with conflict theorists that religion:

Which of the following statements best defines religion?

The effects of tracking are usually short-lived.

Which of the following statements best describes a church?

Discuss the various factors which indicate that religion is flourishing in the U.S.

Jay belongs to a Hindu subgroup that was formed recently.The subgroup acknowledges the presence of other religious groups and agrees that other groups also possess the truth.The religious subgroup that Jay belongs to can be classified as a _____ of Hinduism.

For functionalists, education contributes to society's stability, solidarity, and well-being, and provides people with an opportunity for upward mobility.

Marx viewed religion as a form of false consciousness, an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression.

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

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

Leah is a teacher at a public school.She teaches her students that God created humans in their present form about 10,000 years ago.Which of the following beliefs does Leah follow?

_____ is defined as an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression.

Marriage rituals are probably the most elaborate and sacred rituals worldwide.

Define tracking.What are the consequences of tracking?

Which of the following terms refers to school practices that transmit nonacademic knowledge, values, attitudes, norms, and beliefs?

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

A(n) _____ is the difference in academic performance that shows up in grades, standardized test scores, and college completion rates.

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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