SOCI 111 QUIZ 1

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[Solved] SOCI 111 QUIZ 1 QUIZ 1 SOCI 111 – INTRO INTO SOCIOLOGY Question 1 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is not considered a characterist ... ic of sociology? A.Strict, highly specific rules and guidelines about how to theorize about any particular topic B.Usage of research methods such as interviews, observations, surveys, and archival data C.Adherence to the principle of social embeddedness D.An aim to understand and generate new knowledge about human behavior and social relations Question 2 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points The ability to grasp the relationship between individual lives and the larger social forces that shape them is referred to as: A.The “glasses” metaphor B.Critical thinking C.Sociological imagination D.Sociological eye Question 3 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points The relationship between agency and structure is _____, as ______. A.one-sided, agency influences structure B.one-sided, structure enables or constrains agency C.reciprocal, they both have an effect on one another D.nonexistent, there is no relationship between the two Question 4 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is not true of early founders of sociological thought? A.They believed sociological understanding would create a more egalitarian, peaceful society. B.They sought to understand a society that was undergoing rapid change. C.Because of social and economic barriers for women and people of color, they were mostly upper-class, white men. D.They rejected scientific reasoning and logic. Question 5 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points _____ founded and named sociology as a discipline, pushing for a positivist society in which knowledge would be based on scientific reasoning and facts. A.Auguste Comte B.Émile Durkheim C.Karl Marx D.Harriet Martineau Question 6 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points _____ refers to the way society is held together, while _____ are the laws that govern change. A.Social statics, social dynamics B.Formal laws, forces of adaptation C.Social dynamics, social statics D.Stability, unrest Question 7 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is not true of the early twentieth-century brand of sociological thought known as the Chicago School? A.It largely focused on social ills such as crime, homelessness, and poverty. B.Its founding members pioneered the field of urban sociology, as well as advanced the study of race relations. C.Female sociologists in the field were highly respected and recognized. D.The city or urban neighborhood was a common unit of study. Question 8 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points _____ paradigms are concerned with large-scale patterns and institutions, while _____ paradigms are concerned with social relations and interactions in specific, individual, situations. A.Institutional, individual B.Macro-level, micro-level C.Structural, individual D.Micro, macro Question 9 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is not characteristic of conflict theory? A.Explains social organization in terms of conflict and competition B.Can be used to understand class, gender, and racial inequality C.Addresses the question of who benefits and who loses in a given situation D.Focuses solely on micro-level interactions Question 10 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Elementary schools serve as childcare institutions, allowing more parents to participate in the workforce. Which perspective does this statement reflect? A.Functionalism B.Educational sociology C.Symbolic interactionism D.Conflict theory Question 11 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following would not be considered a social science? A.Sociology B.Economics C.History D.Biology Question 12 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points _____ solidarity refers to bonds based on specialization and interdependence, while _____ solidarity refers to bonds based on shared customs, language, and beliefs. A.Mechanical, organic B.Modern, traditional C.Organic, mechanical D.Traditional, modern Question 13 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is not characteristic of the mass media? A.Medium of public communication B.Vehicle of transmitting popular culture C.intended to reach and influence a mass audience D.Highly inaccessible Question 14 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following is not an example of material culture? A.A restaurant building B.Waiter uniforms C.Pasta with marinara sauce D.Polite table manners Question 15 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following would be considered a violation of a folkway? A.Cheating on an exam B.Not offering your bus seat to an elderly person C.Robbing a convenience store D.Shouting and swearing at the professor during class Question 16 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following would be considered an American value? A.Creativity and innovation are useless—it is better to just follow the crowd. B.Hard work and effort will get you nowhere in life. C.Everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed. D.Laws and government decisions should be based on religious beliefs. Question 17 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following best represents the idea of cultural relativism? A.Democracy is not possible without separation of church and state B.French laws that ban the wearing of face and head coverings C.The freedom of religion clause in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution D.Printing "In God We Trust" on U.S. currency Question 18 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points The entertainment, culinary, and athletic tastes shared by the masses is referred to as: A.Mass culture B.Popular culture C.Low-brow culture D.Classless culture Question 19 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following would not be considered a valuable form of cultural capital in dominant U.S. high culture? A.Knowing how to operate a tractor trailer truck B.Having parents who hold graduate degrees C.Having an "ear" for classical composers. D.Being able to distinguish between fine wines Question 20 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following would not be considered a valuable form of cultural capital in dominant U.S. high culture? A.Knowing how to operate a tractor trailer truck B.Having parents who hold graduate degrees C.Having an "ear" for classical composers. D.Being able to distinguish between fine wines Question 21 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points "Poverty exists because someone has to be on bottom. That’s just the way life is." This statement reflects _____ beliefs. A.internalized B.doxic C.ethnocentric D.capitalist Question 22 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points _____ theorists would argue that elites use culture to gain or maintain power over other groups. A.Marxist B.Conflict C.Symbolic Interactionist D.Functionalist Question 23 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points An example of _____ would be a child of two successful surgeons choosing to attend medical school because they say they have an interest in science and health. A.Culture B.Norms C.Habitus D.Ethnocentrism Question 24 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Powerful mores, the violation of which is considered serious and even unthinkable, are referred to as: A.Criminal laws B.Commandments C.Taboos D.Fundamental values Question 25 of 25 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following would not be considered counterculture? A.Religious cult rituals B.Rules of respect in graffiti crews C.Codes of conduct on Anonymous (a well-known "hacktivist” group) message boards D.Federal laws and guidelines [Show More]

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