Question 1

Bestowing status on students by awarding them a diploma after they have successfully completed all graduation requirements can be considered a

Accepted Answer

A) manifest function of education. 
B) latent function of education. 
C) dysfunction of education. 
D) goal of the interactionist approach to education. 
A) manifest function of education. 
B) latent function of education. 
C) dysfunction of education. 
D) goal of the interactionist approach to education. A

Question 2

An increase in the lowest level of education required to enter a field is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) the hidden curriculum. 
B) escalation. 
C) credentialism. 
D) the worker-expectancy effect. 
A) the hidden curriculum. 
B) escalation. 
C) credentialism. 
D) the worker-expectancy effect. C

Question 3

In what ways has research shown that education can serve as an agent of change? How does this latent function of education differ from other latent functions as described by the functionalist perspective?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that education can serve as an agent of change in several ways. Firstly, education can empower individuals by providing them with knowledge and skills that can help them improve their socio-economic status. This can lead to a more equal distribution of wealth and opportunities within society. Additionally, education can also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which can lead to societal advancements and innovations.

Furthermore, education can also serve as a means of social mobility, allowing individuals to move up the social ladder and break free from the cycle of poverty. This can lead to a more meritocratic society where individuals are rewarded based on their abilities and efforts rather than their social background.

The latent function of education as described by the functionalist perspective differs from other latent functions in that it is not immediately recognized or intended. Latent functions are the unintended or unrecognized consequences of an institution or social phenomenon. In the case of education, the latent function of serving as an agent of change may not be the primary goal of the education system, but it is a positive outcome that contributes to the overall functioning and stability of society. Other latent functions of education, such as socialization and cultural transmission, are more explicitly recognized and intended by the education system.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and education?

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A) In the late 1960s,twice as many women as men received degrees. 
B) Today,women outnumber men at college commencements. 
C) Few women are enrolled in graduate education. 
D) Few women enroll in medical,dental,or law school. 
A) In the late 1960s,twice as many women as men received degrees. 
B) Today,women outnumber men at college commencements. 
C) Few women are enrolled in graduate education. 
D) Few women enroll in medical,dental,or law school.

Question 5

In schools in the United States,bilingual education has been defended on the grounds that it

Accepted Answer

A) is a means to encourage cultural diversity. 
B) assists in the cultural integration of immigrant groups. 
C) assists in the political integration of immigrant groups. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) is a means to encourage cultural diversity. 
B) assists in the cultural integration of immigrant groups. 
C) assists in the political integration of immigrant groups. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

In the last decade,the Chinese government revised their nation's history curriculum to

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A) teach that the Chinese Communist Party,not the United States,played a central role in defeating Japan during World War II. 
B) remove any mention of the 30 million Chinese who died under Mao Zedong's program. 
C) remove any mention of China's increasing role in the modern capitalist economy. 
D) teach that the Chinese Communist Party played a central role in defeating Japan during World War II while removing any mention of the 30 million Chinese who died under Mao Zedong's program. 
A) teach that the Chinese Communist Party,not the United States,played a central role in defeating Japan during World War II. 
B) remove any mention of the 30 million Chinese who died under Mao Zedong's program. 
C) remove any mention of China's increasing role in the modern capitalist economy. 
D) teach that the Chinese Communist Party played a central role in defeating Japan during World War II while removing any mention of the 30 million Chinese who died under Mao Zedong's program.

Question 7

In a study of tracking in a California school system,17 percent of students in a tracked system qualified for college credit.What percentage qualified in an open system where any student could enroll in an advanced placement (AP)course?

Accepted Answer

A) about 10% 
B) about 20% 
C) about 30% 
D) about 50% 
A) about 10% 
B) about 20% 
C) about 30% 
D) about 50%

Question 8

Federal Title IX policies required schools to

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A) offer sex-segregated classes. 
B) offer preference to females over males for financial aid. 
C) give girls more opportunities to play sports. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) offer sex-segregated classes. 
B) offer preference to females over males for financial aid. 
C) give girls more opportunities to play sports. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of education in human society?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective

Question 10

Which sociological perspective emphasizes how the common identity and social integration fostered by education contributes to overall societal stability and consensus?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) global perspective

Question 11

Numerous sociological studies have revealed that additional years of formal schooling are associated with which of the following?

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A) openness to new ideas 
B) more conservative social viewpoints 
C) lower average incomes 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) openness to new ideas 
B) more conservative social viewpoints 
C) lower average incomes 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

Discuss the interactionist perspective on education.Define the teacher-expectancy effect and give examples to illustrate your answer.

Accepted Answer

The interactionist perspective on educat

Question 13

Which researcher's work yielded the concept referred to as the teacher-expectancy effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Talcott Parsons 
B) Howard Becker 
C) Robert Rosenthal 
D) Max Weber 
A) Talcott Parsons 
B) Howard Becker 
C) Robert Rosenthal 
D) Max Weber

Question 14

A particular college requires students to live on campus during their first two years to help foster a sense of community among diverse groups.This

Accepted Answer

A) is illegal in most states. 
B) serves a latent function of education. 
C) serves a manifest function of education. 
D) is an attempt to re-socialize improper behavior. 
A) is illegal in most states. 
B) serves a latent function of education. 
C) serves a manifest function of education. 
D) is an attempt to re-socialize improper behavior.

Question 15

In 2009 among the following nations,which had the highest percentage of persons who had graduated with a higher education degree?

Accepted Answer

A) Poland 
B) Great Britain 
C) Japan 
D) Germany 
A) Poland 
B) Great Britain 
C) Japan 
D) Germany

Question 16

How many years passed between the establishment of the first men's college and the first women winning admission to an institute of higher learning?

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A) 50 years 
B) 100 years 
C) 150 years 
D) 200 years 
A) 50 years 
B) 100 years 
C) 150 years 
D) 200 years

Question 17

Which sociologist studied both poor and affluent Chicago schools and noted administrators expected less of children from poorer neighborhoods?

Accepted Answer

A) Talcott Parsons 
B) Howard Becker 
C) Robert Rosenthal 
D) Max Weber 
A) Talcott Parsons 
B) Howard Becker 
C) Robert Rosenthal 
D) Max Weber

Question 18

Teachers and guidance counselors may encourage male students to pursue careers in the sciences,but they steer equally talented female students into careers as early childhood teachers.Such socialization into traditional gender roles is considered a form of

Accepted Answer

A) social integration. 
B) political integration. 
C) social control. 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) social integration. 
B) political integration. 
C) social control. 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 19

Which sociological perspective portrays contemporary education as basically benign-for example,it argues that schools rationally sort and select students for future high-status positions,thereby meeting society's need for talented and expert personnel?

Accepted Answer

A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) labeling theory 
A) functionalist perspective 
B) conflict perspective 
C) interactionist perspective 
D) labeling theory

Question 20

Which of the following is stressed by formal education?

Accepted Answer

A) the liberal use of broad generalizations 
B) the importance of qualifying statements 
C) the acceptance of established truths 
D) the acceptance of established practices 
A) the liberal use of broad generalizations 
B) the importance of qualifying statements 
C) the acceptance of established truths 
D) the acceptance of established practices

Exam 43: Sociological Perspectives on Education

Bestowing status on students by awarding them a diploma after they have successfully completed all graduation requirements can be considered a

An increase in the lowest level of education required to enter a field is referred to as

In what ways has research shown that education can serve as an agent of change? How does this latent function of education differ from other latent functions as described by the functionalist perspective?

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and education?

In schools in the United States,bilingual education has been defended on the grounds that it

In the last decade,the Chinese government revised their nation's history curriculum to

In a study of tracking in a California school system,17 percent of students in a tracked system qualified for college credit.What percentage qualified in an open system where any student could enroll in an advanced placement (AP)course?

Federal Title IX policies required schools to

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of education in human society?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes how the common identity and social integration fostered by education contributes to overall societal stability and consensus?

Numerous sociological studies have revealed that additional years of formal schooling are associated with which of the following?

Discuss the interactionist perspective on education.Define the teacher-expectancy effect and give examples to illustrate your answer.

Which researcher's work yielded the concept referred to as the teacher-expectancy effect?

A particular college requires students to live on campus during their first two years to help foster a sense of community among diverse groups.This

In 2009 among the following nations,which had the highest percentage of persons who had graduated with a higher education degree?

How many years passed between the establishment of the first men's college and the first women winning admission to an institute of higher learning?

Which sociologist studied both poor and affluent Chicago schools and noted administrators expected less of children from poorer neighborhoods?

Teachers and guidance counselors may encourage male students to pursue careers in the sciences,but they steer equally talented female students into careers as early childhood teachers.Such socialization into traditional gender roles is considered a form of

Which sociological perspective portrays contemporary education as basically benign-for example,it argues that schools rationally sort and select students for future high-status positions,thereby meeting society's need for talented and expert personnel?

Which of the following is stressed by formal education?

What Is Sociology

The Development of Sociology

Major Theoretical Perspectives

Taking Sociology With You

What Is the Scientific Method

Major Research Designs

Ethics of Research

Developments of Methodology

What Is Culture

Elements of Culture

Development of Culture Around the World

Cultural Variation

The Role of Socialization

The Self and Socialization Through the Life Course

Agents of Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Structure in Global Perspective

Understanding Groups

Understanding Organizations

Sociological Perspectives on the Media

The Audience

The Medias Global Reach

Social Control

What Is Deviance

Crime

Systems of Stratification

Stratification by Social Class

Poverty and Social Mobility

Stratification in the World System

Stratification Within Nations: a Comparative Perspective

Minority, Racial, and Ethnic Groups

Sociological Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity in the United States

Social Construction of Gender

Women: the Oppressed Majority

Aging and Society

Aging Worldwide

Age Stratification in the United States

Global View of the Family

Marriage and Family

Alternatives to Traditional Families

Human Sexuality

Schools As Formal Organizations

The Sociological Approach to Religion

World Religions

Religious Organization

Government, Power, and Authority

Political Behavior and Power in the United States

Economic Systems

Changing Economies

Sociological Perspectives on Health and Illness

Social Epidemiology and Health Care in the United States

What Is Mental Illness

Population

Sociological Perspectives on the Environment

Collective Behavior

Social Movements

Social Change

Global Social Change