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sociology final exam
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was Jane Addams' work unusual for her time? | She worked in a field where women were not as widely acknowledged as men. |
| What does symbolic interactionism help to explain? | How people make sense out of life and their place in life. |
| Who would most likely be an advocate of affirmative action? | W.E.B DU BOIS |
| Which of the following is the most likely approach an applied sociologist would take to the problem of children in an urban area who are hungry? | Create a school lunch program |
| Why do sociologists today extend conflict theory beyond its roots? | They believe Marx's theory applies to conflicts between any social group, not just capitalists and workers. |
| A sociologist following the __________ approach would be likely to ask the following questions: What are the major parts of society? How are these parts linked? What does each part do to help society work? | functional analysis |
| Which factor most contributed to the birth of the field of sociology? | The scientific method |
| Which of the following best defines positivism? | Using the scientific method to study the social world |
| Even though Auguste Comte's conclusions have been forgotten, why is he considered the father of sociology? | he coined the term sociology |
| Which theory about work would be supported by Herbert Spencer's theories? | Highly educated and skilled workers move up and become leaders |
| Macro-level analysis means to __________. | look at the general to understand the specific |
| Wayne is conducting a study on how the global economic crisis and unemployment are affecting the rate of college attendance in various countries. This sociological study is conducted on the __________ level. | macro |
| The second step of the research model involves __________. | specifying what the researcher wants to learn about a topic |
| The purpose of reviewing the literature concerning a topic before doing research is to __________. | identify areas of the problem that are already known |
| Someone using the functional analysis approach might classify the effect higher education has on unemployment levels as a __________. | latent function |
| The main benefit of writing and publishing a research report is to __________. | share the findings with the scientific community |
| Why did Durkheim use the term "social integration" to explain the differences in suicide rates among various groups of people? | The difference was due to the strength of the people's social ties. |
| Which program would be most likely to hire an applied sociologist? | A non-profit organization's program to improve a neighborhood |
| The word sociology combines the Greek word logos, meaning "study of," with the Latin word socius, meaning "__________." | being with others |
| Monique wants to study the meaning of prayer beads in different religions. Which of the following types of sociology is she likely to align herself with? | symbolic interactionism |
| How did Comte contribute to the study of society? | He applied the scientific method to the study of society. |
| Herbert Spencer used the phrase "survival of the fittest" to refer to his theory that __________. | societies evolve over time because the fittest members adapt to their environment |
| Which statement best describes the approach of W. E. B. Du Bois in addressing the problems facing black communities? | He spoke out against racial inequality and become involved with organizations to combat racism. |
| Based on the work of Robert K. Merton, what is a social dysfunction? | Any social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society |
| In comparison to sociological research, common sense is __________ understanding social life. | an insufficient means of |
| On which point did Herbert Spencer disagree with Auguste Comte? | sociologist should guide social reform |
| Jane Addams opened Hull-House with a mission to __________. | offer refuge to immigrants, the poor, the sick, and older people |
| Which of the following is a major trend in sociology? | Sociologists are moving beyond theory development to using sociology to solve real world problems. |
| Which of the following is the first basic step in scientific research? | selecting a topic |
| In a survey, the people who answer the questions are known as __________. | respondents |
| The second step of the research model involves __________. | specifying what the researcher wants to learn about a topic |
| The purpose of reviewing the literature concerning a topic before doing research is to __________. | identify areas of the problem that are already known |
| The main benefit of writing and publishing a research report is to __________. | share the findings with the scientific community |
| Which of the following is the most important factor for a researcher in choosing which research method to use? | Which questions the researcher wants answered |
| The target group on which a research study is focused is also known as __________. | a population |
| Which program would be most likely to hire an applied sociologist? | A non-profit organization's program to improve a neighborhood |
| To gather data in sensitive areas, some researchers use __________. | computer- assisted self-interviewing |
| Which theory about work would be supported by Herbert Spencer's theories? | Highly educated and skilled workers move up and become leaders. |
| What was W.E.B. DuBois most famous work? | souls of black folk |
| Based on Emile Durkheim's analysis, why might an unmarried, Protestant man be more likely to commit suicide than a married, Catholic woman? | Unmarried, Protestant men have more freedom than others, and freedom weakens social ties. |
| wants to have a part, plans responds to guest went so good peoplwant her to throw anothe onwWhat effect of language does this scenario best illustrate? | Language provides a social or shared future. |
| Standards of beauty vary greatly from culture to culture, and each culture believes that its standards reflect the true meaning of beauty. Each year, however, the Miss Universe beauty pageant invites a panel of judges to choose one woman from countries ar | cultural relativism |
| A high school teacher from Austin, Texas, is visiting Paris with a group of her students, whom she hopes to immerse in the culture of France. While there, the students refuse to eat anywhere other than McDonald's and Pizza Hut, make fun of the accents and | cultural relativism; ethnocentrism |
| The beliefs held by members of the Catholic faith, followers of the philosophy of Confucianism, and speakers of the French language are all examples of __________. | nonmaterial culture |
| Which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture? | The set of beliefs held by members of a particular religion in the United States |
| Which of the following scenarios would a sociologist say is the result of culture shock? | An American husband and wife decide to treat themselves to a trip around the world. While in Indonesia, they are offered roasted dog for dinner and decide to return home. |
| One example of a(n) __________ is the South Florida "beach crowd." | subculture |
| Tyrell Davidson, a college student from Chicago, Illinois, is visiting Greece with his parents. One day while the family is out sightseeing, Tyrell stops a Greek man, hands him a camera, and indicates that he would like the man to take a photo of the fami | The meanings attached to the components of symbolic culture may vary from place to place. |
| In sociological terms, the reaction of Hmong immigrants to life in the United States can best be described as __________. | culture shock |
| A group of men and women from Boston, Massachusetts, are on a summer tour of China. While visiting China's Nantou region, the group is invited to dine at the home of the region's most prosperous family. When the visitors see that the feast centers on the | culture within us |
| __________ is the process by which people act and react in relation to others. | social interaction |
| Religion, class, and interests are all part of our __________ that affects how we perceive the world. | social structure |
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