Question 1

To study human behavior,sociologists use.

Accepted Answer

A) debunked myths 
B) empirical analysis 
C) media 
D) common sense 
A) debunked myths 
B) empirical analysis 
C) media 
D) common sense

Question 2

"Society is socially constructed through human interpretation." This statement is most closely associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) conflict theory 
B) functionalism 
C) social interaction 
D) social exchange 
A) conflict theory 
B) functionalism 
C) social interaction 
D) social exchange

Question 3

Ida B.Wells-Barnett was an early sociologist whose contributions to the field have only recently been examined.
She is best known for her work

Accepted Answer

A) on the design of cities. 
B) aimed at improving the lives of urban immigrants and the homeless. 
C) in the anti-lynching movement. 
D) with the NAACP. 
A) on the design of cities. 
B) aimed at improving the lives of urban immigrants and the homeless. 
C) in the anti-lynching movement. 
D) with the NAACP.

Question 4

August Comte is known for:

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A) developing the first sociology program. 
B) writing the first sociology textbook. 
C) conducting the first sociological research. 
D) coining the term "sociology." 
A) developing the first sociology program. 
B) writing the first sociology textbook. 
C) conducting the first sociological research. 
D) coining the term "sociology."

Question 5

What is the purpose of sociological theory?

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A) To make sociology seem more academic. 
B) To organize and interpret observations. 
C) To provide a way to do sociology without having to conduct research. 
D) To describe what sociology is. 
A) To make sociology seem more academic. 
B) To organize and interpret observations. 
C) To provide a way to do sociology without having to conduct research. 
D) To describe what sociology is.

Question 6

From a functionalist perspective,unequal distribution of resources

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A) is a reflection of who has the most power to decide how resources are distributed. 
B) is fair because some roles are more important to society than others. 
C) does not occur. 
D) is not fair since everyone has an important role to play in society. 
A) is a reflection of who has the most power to decide how resources are distributed. 
B) is fair because some roles are more important to society than others. 
C) does not occur. 
D) is not fair since everyone has an important role to play in society.

Question 7

The early American sociologists are characterized by

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A) their extremely theoretical approach to problems. 
B) their adherence to the conflict perspective primarily. 
C) their belief that sociology could alleviate the negative consequences of society. 
D) their lack of interest in research. 
A) their extremely theoretical approach to problems. 
B) their adherence to the conflict perspective primarily. 
C) their belief that sociology could alleviate the negative consequences of society. 
D) their lack of interest in research.

Question 8

According to the text,the problem of the color line described by W.E.B.DuBois:

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A) extends to the 21st century 
B) ended with desegregation 
C) ended at the turn of the 20th century 
D) never existed 
A) extends to the 21st century 
B) ended with desegregation 
C) ended at the turn of the 20th century 
D) never existed

Question 9

Sociology first emerged as a discipline in.

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A) the United States 
B) western Europe 
C) South America 
D) eastern Europe 
A) the United States 
B) western Europe 
C) South America 
D) eastern Europe

Question 10

What is the difference between manifest and latent functions? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Manifest functions are the intended and

Question 11

In Durkheim's view of society,people come to believe what society expects them to believe because

Accepted Answer

A) they internalize the existence of society in their minds. 
B) they are subject to coercion and exploitation. 
C) they do not believe that they have free will. 
D) they understand that society is an integrated whole. 
A) they internalize the existence of society in their minds. 
B) they are subject to coercion and exploitation. 
C) they do not believe that they have free will. 
D) they understand that society is an integrated whole.

Question 12

According to the sociological imagination,the current high numbers of college graduates moving back in with their families reflects:

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A) individual choices. 
B) social forces impacting private lives. 
C) failed socialization 
D) none of the above. 
A) individual choices. 
B) social forces impacting private lives. 
C) failed socialization 
D) none of the above.

Question 13

Which of these do not sociologists consider part of the concept of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) studying group differences in opportunities within society 
B) the process of social change 
C) the formation of group identity 
D) the allocation of resources 
A) studying group differences in opportunities within society 
B) the process of social change 
C) the formation of group identity 
D) the allocation of resources

Question 14

While Marx saw economics as the organizing influence on society,Weber focused on

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A) three dimensions: political,economic,and cultural. 
B) primarily the political system. 
C) problems of cultural diversity. 
D) two dimensions: the personal and the political. 
A) three dimensions: political,economic,and cultural. 
B) primarily the political system. 
C) problems of cultural diversity. 
D) two dimensions: the personal and the political.

Question 15

The Thomas dictum states that people behave according to what they believe to be real,not necessarily what is objectively true.This principle is fundamental to which type of sociological theory?

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic interactionism 
B) conflict theory 
C) functionalism 
D) feminism 
A) symbolic interactionism 
B) conflict theory 
C) functionalism 
D) feminism

Question 16

Sociologists focus on social change and ignore social stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Marx,the beliefs of the common people tend to support the interests of the capitalist system,not the workers themselves.This is because

Accepted Answer

A) workers do not understand how capitalism works. 
B) workers have no idea what their own interests are,or what would benefit them. 
C) the capitalist class control the production of ideas. 
D) all of these are true 
A) workers do not understand how capitalism works. 
B) workers have no idea what their own interests are,or what would benefit them. 
C) the capitalist class control the production of ideas. 
D) all of these are true

Question 18

Durkheim conceptualized social facts as

Accepted Answer

A) one's personal drives and motivations. 
B) social patterns that are external to individuals. 
C) the embodiment of sui generic. 
D) the direct outgrowth of our biological drives. 
A) one's personal drives and motivations. 
B) social patterns that are external to individuals. 
C) the embodiment of sui generic. 
D) the direct outgrowth of our biological drives.

Question 19

The fundamental principle or lesson of sociology is that

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A) it is not possible to truly understand human behavior. 
B) the social context shapes what people do and think. 
C) it is easiest to study the most extreme and unusual behavior. 
D) sociology just restates the obvious in empirical ways. 
A) it is not possible to truly understand human behavior. 
B) the social context shapes what people do and think. 
C) it is easiest to study the most extreme and unusual behavior. 
D) sociology just restates the obvious in empirical ways.

Question 20

Using a sociological perspective C.Wright Mills points out that unemployment is.

Accepted Answer

A) is a product of the environment. 
B) related to the structure of society and social institutions. 
C) only an individual problem. 
D) none of the above. 
A) is a product of the environment. 
B) related to the structure of society and social institutions. 
C) only an individual problem. 
D) none of the above.

To study human behavior,sociologists use.

"Society is socially constructed through human interpretation." This statement is most closely associated with:

Ida B.Wells-Barnett was an early sociologist whose contributions to the field have only recently been examined. She is best known for her work

August Comte is known for:

What is the purpose of sociological theory?

From a functionalist perspective,unequal distribution of resources

The early American sociologists are characterized by

According to the text,the problem of the color line described by W.E.B.DuBois:

Sociology first emerged as a discipline in.

What is the difference between manifest and latent functions? Give an example.

In Durkheim's view of society,people come to believe what society expects them to believe because

According to the sociological imagination,the current high numbers of college graduates moving back in with their families reflects:

Which of these do not sociologists consider part of the concept of diversity?

While Marx saw economics as the organizing influence on society,Weber focused on

The Thomas dictum states that people behave according to what they believe to be real,not necessarily what is objectively true.This principle is fundamental to which type of sociological theory?

Sociologists focus on social change and ignore social stability.

According to Marx,the beliefs of the common people tend to support the interests of the capitalist system,not the workers themselves.This is because

Durkheim conceptualized social facts as

The fundamental principle or lesson of sociology is that

Using a sociological perspective C.Wright Mills points out that unemployment is.

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

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Exam 1: Sociological Perspective

To study human behavior,sociologists use.

"Society is socially constructed through human interpretation." This statement is most closely associated with:

Ida B.Wells-Barnett was an early sociologist whose contributions to the field have only recently been examined. She is best known for her work

August Comte is known for:

What is the purpose of sociological theory?

From a functionalist perspective,unequal distribution of resources

The early American sociologists are characterized by

According to the text,the problem of the color line described by W.E.B.DuBois:

Sociology first emerged as a discipline in.

What is the difference between manifest and latent functions? Give an example.

In Durkheim's view of society,people come to believe what society expects them to believe because

According to the sociological imagination,the current high numbers of college graduates moving back in with their families reflects:

Which of these do not sociologists consider part of the concept of diversity?

While Marx saw economics as the organizing influence on society,Weber focused on

The Thomas dictum states that people behave according to what they believe to be real,not necessarily what is objectively true.This principle is fundamental to which type of sociological theory?

Sociologists focus on social change and ignore social stability.

According to Marx,the beliefs of the common people tend to support the interests of the capitalist system,not the workers themselves.This is because

Durkheim conceptualized social facts as

The fundamental principle or lesson of sociology is that

Using a sociological perspective C.Wright Mills points out that unemployment is.

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters