Question 1

The most obvious way that government officials attempt to shape public opinion is through

Accepted Answer

A)  speeches, especially on television. 
B)  schools, especially in the classroom. 
C)  movies, especially war films. 
D)  books, especially Horatio Alger novels. 
A)  speeches, especially on television. 
B)  schools, especially in the classroom. 
C)  movies, especially war films. 
D)  books, especially Horatio Alger novels.

Question 2

Although the media does investigative reporting and occasionally questions the system, its overall impact is ________ the system.

Accepted Answer

A)  not supportive of 
B)  critical of 
C)  supportive of 
D)  neutral toward 
A)  not supportive of 
B)  critical of 
C)  supportive of 
D)  neutral toward

Question 3

All social groups have mechanisms of social control to ensure conformity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When ________ increase(s), relief programs are initiated or expanded by the government.

Accepted Answer

A)  the "outcast" class 
B)  social movements 
C)  social disorder 
D)  unemployment 
A)  the "outcast" class 
B)  social movements 
C)  social disorder 
D)  unemployment

Question 5

Conflict theorists believe that the law exists to maintain order and stability, which is the dominant American view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Scarpitti and Anderson, the people labelled mentally ill are frequently

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotic. 
B)  sociopathic. 
C)  outgroups of society. 
D)  psychotic. 
A)  neurotic. 
B)  sociopathic. 
C)  outgroups of society. 
D)  psychotic.

Question 7

Discuss how ideological social control is accomplished and its implications.

Accepted Answer

Ideological social control is accomplish

Question 8

Current economic conditions indicate an enlarging middle class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Peter Berger claims that force, economic rewards, ridicule, and gossip are sources of social control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How has the American system of education dealt with the issue of conformity among its students?

Accepted Answer

The American system of education has add

Question 11

Government agencies have a long history of surveillance of people in the United States in order to control political dissent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A strong critic of radical political movements has been the religions of the working class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Peter Berger, which of the following is a source of social control?

Accepted Answer

A)  force 
B)  economic rewards 
C)  ridicule 
D)  all of the above 
A)  force 
B)  economic rewards 
C)  ridicule 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Conflict theorists believe that the law and the legal system reflect and serve the needs of the ruling class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The average two- to eleven-year-old child watches television ________ hours a week.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  fifteen 
C)  twenty-five 
D)  forty 
A)  eight 
B)  fifteen 
C)  twenty-five 
D)  forty

Question 16

Mention three ways in which sports reinforce conforming attitudes and behavior.

Accepted Answer

1. Teamwork: Sports often require indivi

Question 17

A less clear role of the government is to ________, which is done in the interest of preserving order.

Accepted Answer

A)  stifle dissent 
B)  organize interest groups 
C)  train the labor force 
D)  educate children 
A)  stifle dissent 
B)  organize interest groups 
C)  train the labor force 
D)  educate children

Question 18

________ is defined as the attempt to manipulate the consciousness of citizens so that they accept the dominant beliefs, comply willingly with laws, and do not question the existing distribution of societal power.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ideological social control 
B)  False consciousness 
C)  Direct social control 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Ideological social control 
B)  False consciousness 
C)  Direct social control 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

According to Piven and Cloward, the social control function of public assistance programs is to

Accepted Answer

A)  offer employment skills to the poor. 
B)  defuse social unrest in times of mass unemployment. 
C)  alert the unemployed to alternative means of employment. 
D)  establish social change. 
A)  offer employment skills to the poor. 
B)  defuse social unrest in times of mass unemployment. 
C)  alert the unemployed to alternative means of employment. 
D)  establish social change.

Question 20

Sport acts as an opiate by perpetuating the belief that lower-class people can achieve upward mobility through success in sport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most obvious way that government officials attempt to shape public opinion is through

Although the media does investigative reporting and occasionally questions the system, its overall impact is ________ the system.

All social groups have mechanisms of social control to ensure conformity.

When ________ increase(s), relief programs are initiated or expanded by the government.

Conflict theorists believe that the law exists to maintain order and stability, which is the dominant American view.

According to Scarpitti and Anderson, the people labelled mentally ill are frequently

Discuss how ideological social control is accomplished and its implications.

Current economic conditions indicate an enlarging middle class.

Peter Berger claims that force, economic rewards, ridicule, and gossip are sources of social control.

How has the American system of education dealt with the issue of conformity among its students?

Government agencies have a long history of surveillance of people in the United States in order to control political dissent.

A strong critic of radical political movements has been the religions of the working class.

According to Peter Berger, which of the following is a source of social control?

Conflict theorists believe that the law and the legal system reflect and serve the needs of the ruling class.

The average two- to eleven-year-old child watches television ________ hours a week.

Mention three ways in which sports reinforce conforming attitudes and behavior.

A less clear role of the government is to ________, which is done in the interest of preserving order.

________ is defined as the attempt to manipulate the consciousness of citizens so that they accept the dominant beliefs, comply willingly with laws, and do not question the existing distribution of societal power.

According to Piven and Cloward, the social control function of public assistance programs is to

Sport acts as an opiate by perpetuating the belief that lower-class people can achieve upward mobility through success in sport.

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

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Exam 6: Social Control

The most obvious way that government officials attempt to shape public opinion is through

Although the media does investigative reporting and occasionally questions the system, its overall impact is ________ the system.

All social groups have mechanisms of social control to ensure conformity.

When ________ increase(s), relief programs are initiated or expanded by the government.

Conflict theorists believe that the law exists to maintain order and stability, which is the dominant American view.

According to Scarpitti and Anderson, the people labelled mentally ill are frequently

Discuss how ideological social control is accomplished and its implications.

Current economic conditions indicate an enlarging middle class.

Peter Berger claims that force, economic rewards, ridicule, and gossip are sources of social control.

How has the American system of education dealt with the issue of conformity among its students?

Government agencies have a long history of surveillance of people in the United States in order to control political dissent.

A strong critic of radical political movements has been the religions of the working class.

According to Peter Berger, which of the following is a source of social control?

Conflict theorists believe that the law and the legal system reflect and serve the needs of the ruling class.

The average two- to eleven-year-old child watches television ________ hours a week.

Mention three ways in which sports reinforce conforming attitudes and behavior.

A less clear role of the government is to ________, which is done in the interest of preserving order.

________ is defined as the attempt to manipulate the consciousness of citizens so that they accept the dominant beliefs, comply willingly with laws, and do not question the existing distribution of societal power.

According to Piven and Cloward, the social control function of public assistance programs is to

Sport acts as an opiate by perpetuating the belief that lower-class people can achieve upward mobility through success in sport.

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

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