Question 1

The best method for gathering data in a study of consumer preferences needed for a national advertising campaign is:

Accepted Answer

A)  participant observation. 
B)  the controlled experiment. 
C)  survey research. 
D)  analysis of social artifacts. 
A)  participant observation. 
B)  the controlled experiment. 
C)  survey research. 
D)  analysis of social artifacts.

Question 2

Evaluate the "battered women's syndrome" defense from either a conflict or a symbolic interactionist perspective.How does this analysis contrast with the structural-functionalist view?

Accepted Answer

From a conflict perspective, the "batter

Question 3

According to the arguments presented in the text,the possibility that the new "battered women's syndrome" laws may perpetuate the view that women are irrational is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest function. 
B)  latent function. 
C)  latent dysfunction. 
D)  manifest dysfunction. 
A)  manifest function. 
B)  latent function. 
C)  latent dysfunction. 
D)  manifest dysfunction.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

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A)  Men should share in household chores. 
B)  You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar. 
C)  The meek shall inherit the earth. 
D)  Learning should be fun. 
A)  Men should share in household chores. 
B)  You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar. 
C)  The meek shall inherit the earth. 
D)  Learning should be fun.

Question 5

The concept of "value-free" sociology relates to the study of a society's lack of appropriate moral values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sociologists are most inclined to explain behavior in terms of:

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A)  individual personality characteristics. 
B)  roles and social structures. 
C)  the biological differences between people. 
D)  individual attitudes. 
A)  individual personality characteristics. 
B)  roles and social structures. 
C)  the biological differences between people. 
D)  individual attitudes.

Question 7

Conflict theory is the theoretical perspective most focused on social change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Give an example of a hypothesis and identify the dependent and independent variables.

Accepted Answer

There is a relationship between the amou

Question 9

The research technique that is most versatile and may be used to study behavior,attitudes,and values is:

Accepted Answer

A)  experiment. 
B)  panel design. 
C)  participant observation. 
D)  survey research. 
A)  experiment. 
B)  panel design. 
C)  participant observation. 
D)  survey research.

Question 10

A correlation between two variables tells us:

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A)  that one variable causes the other. 
B)  why the relationship exists. 
C)  which variable is more important than the other. 
D)  that there is an empirical relationship between the two variables. 
A)  that one variable causes the other. 
B)  why the relationship exists. 
C)  which variable is more important than the other. 
D)  that there is an empirical relationship between the two variables.

Question 11

a latent dysfunction of the "battered women's syndrome" defense may be that:

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A)  it gives legal recognition to the devastating effects of domestic violence. 
B)  women who successfully use the defense may find it difficult to retain custody of their children. 
C)  more women will leave their abusive husbands. 
D)  some offenders could use the defense as an excuse for malicious, premeditated attacks on a significant other. 
A)  it gives legal recognition to the devastating effects of domestic violence. 
B)  women who successfully use the defense may find it difficult to retain custody of their children. 
C)  more women will leave their abusive husbands. 
D)  some offenders could use the defense as an excuse for malicious, premeditated attacks on a significant other.

Question 12

Discuss sociology as an empirical science.Why is this important when considering the validity of information? How does sociology differ from common sense?

Accepted Answer

Sociology is considered an empirical sci

Question 13

_________ are characteristics that vary across individuals or groups.

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A)  Variables 
B)  Differentials 
C)  Probabilities 
D)  Generalizations 
A)  Variables 
B)  Differentials 
C)  Probabilities 
D)  Generalizations

Question 14

The social sciences rely on empirical research.This means that they:

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A)  are very philosophical. 
B)  are less scientific that other fields such as journalism and medicine. 
C)  are based on systematic examination of evidence. 
D)  use research methods that are very different from those used in the sciences. 
A)  are very philosophical. 
B)  are less scientific that other fields such as journalism and medicine. 
C)  are based on systematic examination of evidence. 
D)  use research methods that are very different from those used in the sciences.

Question 15

Which feature has NOT been a characteristic of the development of sociology in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  concern for social problems 
B)  a reforming approach 
C)  a radical approach 
D)  emphasis on the scientific method 
A)  concern for social problems 
B)  a reforming approach 
C)  a radical approach 
D)  emphasis on the scientific method

Question 16

Professor Hashima wants to study people who hang out at the local singles bar.She wants to look at patterns of interaction and find the meaning of the patterns for the individuals involved.Which method of research should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  experiment 
B)  participant observation 
C)  survey research 
D)  unobtrusive methods 
A)  experiment 
B)  participant observation 
C)  survey research 
D)  unobtrusive methods

Question 17

All of the following are drawbacks of experiments EXCEPT:

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A)  they may be unethical. 
B)  subjects often behave differently in an experiment. 
C)  since they occur in unnatural environments, it is difficult to generalize from them. 
D)  they are unable to explore cause and effect. 
A)  they may be unethical. 
B)  subjects often behave differently in an experiment. 
C)  since they occur in unnatural environments, it is difficult to generalize from them. 
D)  they are unable to explore cause and effect.

Question 18

According to Kingsley Davis,a manifest function of prostitution is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  provides a sexual outlet for men who cannot compete in the marriage market. 
B)  protects the bargaining position of married women. 
C)  increases sexual crimes of violence. 
D)  keeps many women off the streets. 
A)  provides a sexual outlet for men who cannot compete in the marriage market. 
B)  protects the bargaining position of married women. 
C)  increases sexual crimes of violence. 
D)  keeps many women off the streets.

Question 19

Explain how symbolic interactionism differs from structural functionalism and conflict theory,and why sociologists using those theories may also use symbolic interactionism.

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalism and conflict th

Question 20

Goldilocks finds that there is a positive correlation between the presence of baby bears and her level of comfort.This means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is an empirical relationship between the two variables. 
B)  Goldilocks is afraid of bears. 
C)  the presence of baby bears causes Goldilocks to feel comfortable. 
D)  there is a cause-effect relationship between the two variables, but we cannot be sure which causes which. 
A)  there is an empirical relationship between the two variables. 
B)  Goldilocks is afraid of bears. 
C)  the presence of baby bears causes Goldilocks to feel comfortable. 
D)  there is a cause-effect relationship between the two variables, but we cannot be sure which causes which.

The best method for gathering data in a study of consumer preferences needed for a national advertising campaign is:

Evaluate the "battered women's syndrome" defense from either a conflict or a symbolic interactionist perspective.How does this analysis contrast with the structural-functionalist view?

According to the arguments presented in the text,the possibility that the new "battered women's syndrome" laws may perpetuate the view that women are irrational is a:

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

The concept of "value-free" sociology relates to the study of a society's lack of appropriate moral values.

Sociologists are most inclined to explain behavior in terms of:

Conflict theory is the theoretical perspective most focused on social change.

Give an example of a hypothesis and identify the dependent and independent variables.

The research technique that is most versatile and may be used to study behavior,attitudes,and values is:

A correlation between two variables tells us:

a latent dysfunction of the "battered women's syndrome" defense may be that:

Discuss sociology as an empirical science.Why is this important when considering the validity of information? How does sociology differ from common sense?

_________ are characteristics that vary across individuals or groups.

The social sciences rely on empirical research.This means that they:

Which feature has NOT been a characteristic of the development of sociology in the United States?

Professor Hashima wants to study people who hang out at the local singles bar.She wants to look at patterns of interaction and find the meaning of the patterns for the individuals involved.Which method of research should she use?

All of the following are drawbacks of experiments EXCEPT:

According to Kingsley Davis,a manifest function of prostitution is that it:

Explain how symbolic interactionism differs from structural functionalism and conflict theory,and why sociologists using those theories may also use symbolic interactionism.

Goldilocks finds that there is a positive correlation between the presence of baby bears and her level of comfort.This means that:

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The best method for gathering data in a study of consumer preferences needed for a national advertising campaign is:

Evaluate the "battered women's syndrome" defense from either a conflict or a symbolic interactionist perspective.How does this analysis contrast with the structural-functionalist view?

According to the arguments presented in the text,the possibility that the new "battered women's syndrome" laws may perpetuate the view that women are irrational is a:

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

The concept of "value-free" sociology relates to the study of a society's lack of appropriate moral values.

Sociologists are most inclined to explain behavior in terms of:

Conflict theory is the theoretical perspective most focused on social change.

Give an example of a hypothesis and identify the dependent and independent variables.

The research technique that is most versatile and may be used to study behavior,attitudes,and values is:

A correlation between two variables tells us:

a latent dysfunction of the "battered women's syndrome" defense may be that:

Discuss sociology as an empirical science.Why is this important when considering the validity of information? How does sociology differ from common sense?

_________ are characteristics that vary across individuals or groups.

The social sciences rely on empirical research.This means that they:

Which feature has NOT been a characteristic of the development of sociology in the United States?

Professor Hashima wants to study people who hang out at the local singles bar.She wants to look at patterns of interaction and find the meaning of the patterns for the individuals involved.Which method of research should she use?

All of the following are drawbacks of experiments EXCEPT:

According to Kingsley Davis,a manifest function of prostitution is that it:

Explain how symbolic interactionism differs from structural functionalism and conflict theory,and why sociologists using those theories may also use symbolic interactionism.

Goldilocks finds that there is a positive correlation between the presence of baby bears and her level of comfort.This means that:

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters