Question 1

The largest religious group worldwide is

Accepted Answer

A)  Christians. 
B)  Muslims. 
C)  Hindus. 
D)  Jews. 
E)  Buddhists.

Question 2

Which theoretical perspective asks,"What are the functions of education?"

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  feminist theories 
D)  symbolic interactionism 
E)  exchange theory

Question 3

Members of a _____ are the most likely to follow tradition or authority rather than a charismatic leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  cult 
B)  new religious movement 
C)  sect 
D)  denomination 
E)  church

Question 4

According to __ __,men have interpreted sacred texts in ways that serve to ensure their dominance and control.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalists 
B)  conflict theorists 
C)  feminist theorists 
D)  symbolic interactionists 
E)  global theorists

Question 5

_____ are typically bureaucratically organized and maintain some degree of control over U.S.political and educational institutions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Animists 
B)  Sects 
C)  Denominations 
D)  Churches 
E)  Religions

Question 6

An emphasis on certificates and degrees is called

Accepted Answer

A)  meritocracy. 
B)  a hidden curriculum. 
C)  credentialism. 
D)  tracking. 
E)  labeling.

Question 7

A denomination is a subgroup within a religion that shares its name and traditions and is generally on good terms with the main group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Do you think that American students should be required to be in school for more hours per day and/or more days per year? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Do you think that American students should...

Question 9

Dean Sanchez,in addressing a class of first-year college students,says "Look to the person sitting on your right or your left.A few years from now,only one of you will still be here." His comment illustrates the fact that only about ___ percent of students who enroll in a four-year college will graduate.

Accepted Answer

A)  28 
B)  38 
C)  48 
D)  57 
E)  68

Question 10

A ____ is a formal and repeated behavior in which members of a group regularly engage.

Accepted Answer

A)  belief 
B)  symbol 
C)  ritual 
D)  prayer 
E)  baptism

Question 11

The terms "secular" and "sacred" are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What do you think of grade inflation? Have you seen this happen? Do you think that grade inflation is generally functional,dysfunctional,or both? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What do you think of grade inflation?...

Question 13

New religious movements usually organize around a/n _____ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  laissez-faire 
C)  charismatic 
D)  democratic 
E)  traditional

Question 14

_____ focus on issues of sexism within the institution of education.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theorists 
B)  Functionalists 
C)  Symbolic interactionists 
D)  Feminist theorists 
E)  Exchange theorists

Question 15

Critics of _____ say that these theories often ignore the progress of low-income and minority students.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  feminist theories 
D)  symbolic interactionism 
E)  exchange theory

Question 16

Which one of the following statements about grade inflation in college is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases student complaints about grades. 
B)  It gives students a realistic sense of their ability and accomplishments. 
C)  It reduces the chances of students' challenging a grade. 
D)  It might increase favorable course evaluations of faculty. 
E)  It keeps enrollments up.

Question 17

Schools in _____ neighborhoods emphasize proper behavior and appearance,cooperation,and decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-income 
B)  middle-income 
C)  high-income 
D)  wealthy 
E)  moderate

Question 18

Jack and Jill met in a sociology class and got married after graduating from college.This is an example of which latent function of education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural integration. 
B)  Creating social networks 
C)  Decreasing job competition. 
D)  Schools provide child care. 
E)  Colleges are matchmaking institutions.

Question 19

Geoff and Jill attended a neighborhood softball game.Participating in this activity is

Accepted Answer

A)  religious. 
B)  spiritual. 
C)  secular. 
D)  sacred. 
E)  exhausting.

Question 20

For sociologists,religiosity is a better measure of religious expression than asking whether someone believes in God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Education & Religion

The largest religious group worldwide is

Which theoretical perspective asks,"What are the functions of education?"

Members of a _____ are the most likely to follow tradition or authority rather than a charismatic leader.

According to ,men have interpreted sacred texts in ways that serve to ensure their dominance and control.

_____ are typically bureaucratically organized and maintain some degree of control over U.S.political and educational institutions.

An emphasis on certificates and degrees is called

A denomination is a subgroup within a religion that shares its name and traditions and is generally on good terms with the main group.

Do you think that American students should be required to be in school for more hours per day and/or more days per year? Explain.

A ____ is a formal and repeated behavior in which members of a group regularly engage.

The terms "secular" and "sacred" are interchangeable.

What do you think of grade inflation? Have you seen this happen? Do you think that grade inflation is generally functional,dysfunctional,or both? Explain your answer.

New religious movements usually organize around a/n _____ leader.

_____ focus on issues of sexism within the institution of education.

Critics of _____ say that these theories often ignore the progress of low-income and minority students.

Which one of the following statements about grade inflation in college is false?

Schools in _____ neighborhoods emphasize proper behavior and appearance,cooperation,and decision-making.

Jack and Jill met in a sociology class and got married after graduating from college.This is an example of which latent function of education?

Geoff and Jill attended a neighborhood softball game.Participating in this activity is

For sociologists,religiosity is a better measure of religious expression than asking whether someone believes in God.