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Sociology Exam 11-15
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Both males and females are physically capable to cook and sew, yet most western societies determine that women should perform these tasks. This illustrates the operation of | gender roles |
| An important element in traditional view of proper 'masculine' and 'feminine' behavior is fear of homosexuality. This fear, along with accompanying prejudice, is referred to as | homophobia |
| The most crucial agents of socialization in teaching gender roles in the United States are | parents |
| Research by anthropologist Margaret Mead has shown that | cultural conditioning is the most important factor in determining the social roles of males and females |
| Which sociological perspective would acknowledge that is not possible to change gender roles drastically without dramatic revisions in a culture's social structure | both a and b |
| The term sexist is generally used to refer to | make prejudice and discrimination against women |
| Which of these statements is true | women in the United States are more likely than men to attend college |
| Which sociological perspective distinguishes between instrumental and expressive roles? | functionalist perspective |
| Contemporary feminists recognize the different treatment of some women not only because of their gender, but also because of their | all of the above |
| The sense of sisterhood that becomes evident during the rise of the contemporary feminist movement resembled the Marxists concept of | class consciousness |
| Activity theory is associated with the | interactionist perspective |
| What is the one crucial difference between older people and other subordinate groups, such as racial and ethnic minorities or women | all of us who live long enough will eventually assume the ascribed status of being an old person |
| Which field of study was originally developed in the 1930's as an increasing number of social scientists became aware of the plight of the elderly? | gerontology |
| Which sociological perspective is most likely to emphasize the important role of social networks in providing life satisfaction for elderly people? | interactionist perspective |
| Elaine Cumming and William Henry introduced an explanation of the impact of aging known as | disengagement theory |
| According to psychologist Elisabeth Kugler-Ross, the first stage of the experience of dying is that a person may undergo is | denial |
| Which of the following statements about the elderly is correct | all of the above |
| The text points out that the model of five basic properties of a minority or subordinate group can be applied to older people in the United States. Which of the following is not one of those basic properties? | statistically, the elderly represent a majority |
| Which of the following theories argues that elderly people have essentially the same need for social interaction as any other group and that those who remain active and socially involved will be best adjusted | activity theory |
| According to your text, which of the following statements is true? | all of the above |
| Alice, age seven, lives in a private home with her parents, her grandmother, and her aunt. Alice's family is an example of a(n) | extended family |
| In which form of marriage may a person have several spouses in his or her lifetime, but only one spouse at a time | serial monogamy |
| The marriage of a women to more than one man at the same time is referred to as | polyandry |
| Which system of decent is followed in the United States? | bilateral |
| According to the functionalist perspective, which of the following is not one of the paramount functions performed by the family? | meditation |
| Which norm requires mate selection outside certain groups, usually one's own family or certain kinfolk? | exogamy |
| According to the discussion of social class differences in family life and intimate relationships, which of the following statements is true | the upper class emphasizes lineage and maintenance of family position |
| One recent development in family life in the United States has been the extension of parenthood as adult children continues to live at home or return home after college. The reason for this is | all of the above |
| In the United States, the majority of all babies born to unmarried teenage mothers are born to whom? | white adolescents |
| Which of the following factors is associated with the high divorce rate in the United States? | all of the above |
| Which sociological perspective emphasizes that common identity and social integration fostered by education contribute to overall societal stability and consensus | the functionalist perspective |
| Which one of the following was introduced into school systems to promote social change? | all of the above |
| The correspondence principle was developed by | Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis |
| The student subculture that is hostile to the college environment and seeks out ideas that may or may not relate to studies is called the | nonconformist subculture |
| Most recent research on ability grouping raises questions about its | effectiveness, especially for lower-achieving students |
| The most basic manifest function of education is | transmitting knowledge |
| Sixty years ago, a high school diploma was the minimum requirement for entry into the paid labor force of the United States. Today, a college diploma is virtually the bare minikin. This change reflects the process of | credentialism |
| Samuel Bowles and herbert Gintis have argued that capitalism requires a skilled, disciplined labor force and that the education system of the U.S. is structured with that objective in mind. Citing numerous studies, they offer support for what they call | the correspondence principle |
| The teacher-expectancy effect is most closely associated with | the interactionist perspective |
| Sociologist Max Weber noted five basic characteristics of bureaucracy, all of which are evident in the vast majority of schools, whether at the elementary, secondary, or even college level. Which of the following is not one of them | shared decision making |
| Which of the following sociologists stressed the social impact of religion and was perhaps the first to recognize the critical importance of religion in human societies? | Emile Durkheim |
| A Roman Catholic parish church offers services in the native language of an immigrant community, This is an example of | the integrative function of religion |
| Sociologist Max Weber pointed out the followers of John Calvin emphasized a disciplined work ethic, this-worldly concerns, and a rational orientation to life. Collectively, this point of view has been referred to as | the Protestant ethic |
| The use of a church, primarily Roman Catholic, in a political effort to eliminate poverty, discrimination, and other forms of injustice evident in a secular society is referred to as | liberation theology |
| Many people in the United States strongly adhere to the biblical explanation of the beginning of the Universe. Adherents of this point of view are known as | creationists |
| The Adam and Eve account of creation found in Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament, in an example of a religious | belief |
| Which of the following is not an example of an ecclesia? | the Episcopal church in the United States |
| Religion defines the spiritual world and gives meaning to the divine. These are _______ functions of religion | manifest |
| Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of religion in human society | functionalist perspective |
| John Calvin, a leader of the Protestant Reformation, emphasized | all of the above |
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