Question 1

According to Richard Quinney, society is held together by some segments coercing other segments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ refers to the improvement of the human race through control of hereditary factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eugenics 
B)  Psychosurgery 
C)  Psychotherapy 
D)  Natural selection 
A)  Eugenics 
B)  Psychosurgery 
C)  Psychotherapy 
D)  Natural selection

Question 3

In Nazi Germany, Jews and gypsies were victims of the practice of eugenics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In his novel, 1984, ________ predicted that the government would monitor every word, every thought, and every facial expression of citizens using sophisticated electronic devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  George Orwell 
B)  F. Scott Fitzgerald 
C)  Karl Marx 
D)  Aldous Huxley 
A)  George Orwell 
B)  F. Scott Fitzgerald 
C)  Karl Marx 
D)  Aldous Huxley

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not identified as a reason why sport is an important mechanism of an ideological control?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Olympics and other international sporting events are treated as a political contest, a symbolic world war in which nations win or lose, thus, prompting citizens to unite behind their flag and their athletes. 
B)  There is the integral relationship between sport and nationalism, which is obvious in the blatantly militaristic pageantry that surrounds sport contests. 
C)  Sport deflects people's attention away from the serious social problems. 
D)  Sport is a valid means of upward mobility for people from the lower classes. 
A)  The Olympics and other international sporting events are treated as a political contest, a symbolic world war in which nations win or lose, thus, prompting citizens to unite behind their flag and their athletes. 
B)  There is the integral relationship between sport and nationalism, which is obvious in the blatantly militaristic pageantry that surrounds sport contests. 
C)  Sport deflects people's attention away from the serious social problems. 
D)  Sport is a valid means of upward mobility for people from the lower classes.

Question 6

In Nazi Germany, the practice of eugenics was tried on

Accepted Answer

A)  Jews. 
B)  gypsies. 
C)  the feebleminded. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Jews. 
B)  gypsies. 
C)  the feebleminded. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

________ is the attempt to improve the human race through the control of hereditary factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Labeling 
B)  Eugenics 
C)  Social control 
D)  Socialization 
A)  Labeling 
B)  Eugenics 
C)  Social control 
D)  Socialization

Question 8

Since American society is composed of different groups with different values, social control is more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ assume that the state exists to serve the ruling class and to protect the current distribution of wealth and power.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural theorists 
B)  Systems theorists 
C)  Conflict theorists 
D)  Order theorists 
A)  Cultural theorists 
B)  Systems theorists 
C)  Conflict theorists 
D)  Order theorists

Question 10

The media does investigative reporting and occasionally questions the system; overall, it is critical of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In complex societies, such as the United States, social control tends to be more ________ and appears to be more ________ than in traditional societies.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal / repressive 
B)  informal / liberal 
C)  covert / liberal 
D)  none of the above 
A)  formal / repressive 
B)  informal / liberal 
C)  covert / liberal 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

The dominant view in U.S. society is based on ________ theory and is congruent with the ________ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  power elite / conflict 
B)  labeling / conflict 
C)  bias / order 
D)  liberal democratic / order 
A)  power elite / conflict 
B)  labeling / conflict 
C)  bias / order 
D)  liberal democratic / order

Question 13

In small, homogenous societies, which are less diverse and more dominated by tradition, informal controls are more typical and usually effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The evidence for the effectiveness of ideological social control is found in the growing acceptance of Marxian theory in American society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Of all social control mechanisms among the Amish, the most potent is

Accepted Answer

A)  excommunication. 
B)  witch burning. 
C)  public condemnation. 
D)  Meidung. 
A)  excommunication. 
B)  witch burning. 
C)  public condemnation. 
D)  Meidung.

Question 16

Thomas Jefferson believed that private property is the hallmark of a democracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Public assistance programs function to defuse social unrest, particularly in times of high unemployment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One-third of all corporate advertising is directed at influencing the public

Accepted Answer

A)  on consumer practices. 
B)  on political and ideological issues. 
C)  on the need for government regulation. 
D)  on the quality of its products. 
A)  on consumer practices. 
B)  on political and ideological issues. 
C)  on the need for government regulation. 
D)  on the quality of its products.

Question 19

Mention five of the eight sources of social control as described by Peter Berger.

Accepted Answer

The five sources of social control as de

Question 20

The National Violence Initiative offers a plan

Accepted Answer

A)  to use genetic and biochemical indicators to identify potentially violent children. 
B)  to curb domestic violence. 
C)  to deal with child abuse. 
D)  to monitor pedophiles. 
A)  to use genetic and biochemical indicators to identify potentially violent children. 
B)  to curb domestic violence. 
C)  to deal with child abuse. 
D)  to monitor pedophiles.

According to Richard Quinney, society is held together by some segments coercing other segments.

________ refers to the improvement of the human race through control of hereditary factors.

In Nazi Germany, Jews and gypsies were victims of the practice of eugenics.

In his novel, 1984, ________ predicted that the government would monitor every word, every thought, and every facial expression of citizens using sophisticated electronic devices.

Which of the following statements is not identified as a reason why sport is an important mechanism of an ideological control?

In Nazi Germany, the practice of eugenics was tried on

________ is the attempt to improve the human race through the control of hereditary factors.

Since American society is composed of different groups with different values, social control is more difficult.

____ assume that the state exists to serve the ruling class and to protect the current distribution of wealth and power.

The media does investigative reporting and occasionally questions the system; overall, it is critical of the system.

In complex societies, such as the United States, social control tends to be more and appears to be more than in traditional societies.

The dominant view in U.S. society is based on theory and is congruent with the model.

In small, homogenous societies, which are less diverse and more dominated by tradition, informal controls are more typical and usually effective.

The evidence for the effectiveness of ideological social control is found in the growing acceptance of Marxian theory in American society.

Of all social control mechanisms among the Amish, the most potent is

Thomas Jefferson believed that private property is the hallmark of a democracy.

Public assistance programs function to defuse social unrest, particularly in times of high unemployment.

One-third of all corporate advertising is directed at influencing the public

Mention five of the eight sources of social control as described by Peter Berger.

The National Violence Initiative offers a plan

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

Filters

Exam 6: Social Control

According to Richard Quinney, society is held together by some segments coercing other segments.

________ refers to the improvement of the human race through control of hereditary factors.

In Nazi Germany, Jews and gypsies were victims of the practice of eugenics.

In his novel, 1984, ________ predicted that the government would monitor every word, every thought, and every facial expression of citizens using sophisticated electronic devices.

Which of the following statements is not identified as a reason why sport is an important mechanism of an ideological control?

In Nazi Germany, the practice of eugenics was tried on

________ is the attempt to improve the human race through the control of hereditary factors.

Since American society is composed of different groups with different values, social control is more difficult.

____ assume that the state exists to serve the ruling class and to protect the current distribution of wealth and power.

The media does investigative reporting and occasionally questions the system; overall, it is critical of the system.

In complex societies, such as the United States, social control tends to be more ________ and appears to be more ________ than in traditional societies.

The dominant view in U.S. society is based on ________ theory and is congruent with the ________ model.

In small, homogenous societies, which are less diverse and more dominated by tradition, informal controls are more typical and usually effective.

The evidence for the effectiveness of ideological social control is found in the growing acceptance of Marxian theory in American society.

Of all social control mechanisms among the Amish, the most potent is

Thomas Jefferson believed that private property is the hallmark of a democracy.

Public assistance programs function to defuse social unrest, particularly in times of high unemployment.

One-third of all corporate advertising is directed at influencing the public

Mention five of the eight sources of social control as described by Peter Berger.

The National Violence Initiative offers a plan

The Sociological Perspective

The Structure of Social Groups

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Deviance

Structural Sources of Societal Change: Economic and Demographic

Social Stratification

Class

Racial Inequality

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

Filters

In complex societies, such as the United States, social control tends to be more and appears to be more than in traditional societies.

The dominant view in U.S. society is based on theory and is congruent with the model.