Before aging the quiz, review the specific chapters covered. 4. Use the Table of Contents and Index in the textbook to help you quickly locate the correct answer. 5. Review all of your answers before clicking submit because you can only take the quiz once. Please make sure you have answered all questions prior to submitting. Once submitted, you will not be able to return. Question 1 of 20 Which of the following conclusions would sociologists most likely agree upon when discussing the importance of the sociological perspective? It opens a window to unfamiliar worlds and offers a fresh look at familiar worlds.
It verifies our basic assumptions about life and the need to focus on human needs. It challenges cultural tradition to provide a new framework of human understanding. It enforces social solidarity and expands the Importance of the social Imperative. 2 of 20 The event that most inspired Augusta Comet to pose the question, “What holds society together? ” and begin developing sociology as a science was the Industrialization of society discovery of the new world by Christopher Columbus development of the psychoanalytic approach French Revolution
Based on the theories formulated by Karl Marx, what was the ultimate goal of the proletariat? The proletariat sought to establish a democratic society and independence. The proletariat wanted to develop a society with a strong middle class. The proletariat sought to develop a classless society free of exploitation. The proletariat wanted to establish capitalism and a higher standard of living for all. 4 of 20 What sociological phrase is used to describe “opening a window onto unfamiliar worlds and offering a fresh look at familiar worlds? The sociological perspective The social imperative Social integration Social location 5 of 20 Frank is examining the broad stream of events that have occurred over the past 50 years, along with the specific experiences of his own life. By doing so, what sociological process has Frank undertaken? Social determinism The sociological imagination Positivism 6 of 20 What is the underlying principle of symbolic interactions? It measures how society uses sanctions to control behavior.
It states that behavior is controlled by factors beyond one’s control. It explains how one’s behavior depends on the way they define themselves and It is based on the premise that a history of man is a history of class conflict. Question 7 of 20 Many African Americans feel the flag of the Confederate States of America, “the stars and bars,” is a sign of racial hatred. States’ rights advocates view the same flag as “heritage, not hatred. ” Such a difference of opinion over the same material object is an illustration of which sociological perspective? Hemolytic interactions functional analysis structural analysis conflict theory 8 of 20 Viewing society as composed of groups that engage in fierce competition for scarce resources is the underlying premise in tutorial functionalism 9 of 20 According to Robert Morton, the intended beneficial consequences of people’s actions that help a social system to be more efficient are latent functions manifest dysfunctions manifest functions latent dysfunctions 10 of 20 Which of the following statements is least accurate when addressing feminist theory?
Feminists believe men and women should have equal rights. Conflict between men and women is a relatively new phenomenon brought about by equal rights legislation. Feminists are not united in the conflict perspective, using a variety of theories and sews. Question 11 of 20 Jennie is studying how the President’s new economic policies are affecting employment and unemployment rates, homelessness, and the amount of money people save. In view of this, Jennie is primarily utilizing which sociological approach? Criminology microbiology qualitative analysis triangulation 12 of 20 The two sociological perspectives that focus on the broader picture, or the microbiological approach, are conflict theory and functionalism functionalism and symbolic interactions symbolic interactions and conflict theory Hemolytic interactions and neo-conflict theory 13 of 20 What is the primary reason for the differences people have in behavior and attitude? Illogical factors of each individual location in the social structure the race of the individual sex and gender differences 14 of 20 social institutions agents of colonization social interaction group conflict 15 of 20 Cornell Walker is a Texas Ranger, a husband, a father, a good friend to many, and a martial artist. Together, these titles comprise what sociologists would call Walker’s social roles social class status set ascribed statuses 16 of 20 Leo is a college graduate, cello teacher, and a member of Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
This would be an example of his social class his achieved statuses his social roles status inconsistency 17 of 20 What is the primary difference between an ascribed status and an achieved status? Achieved statuses have roles attached to them but ascribed statuses do not. Ascribed statuses never change while achieved statuses do. Ascribed statuses are involuntary while achieved statuses are voluntary. Ascribed statues can also be a master status but achieved statuses cannot.
