Sociology Quiz Unit 6

Unit 6 In what ways does religion serve the role of a social institution? Select one: a. Religions have a complex and integrated set of norms. b. Religious practices and beliefs are related to societal values. c. Religions often meet several basic needs. d. All of the above Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following do the functionalist and conflict perspectives share? Select one: a. Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms b. Emphasis on religion as providing social support c. Belief that religion helps explain the mysteries of life d. None of the above Feedback The correct answer is: Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What term describes the separation of students based on merit? Select one: a. Cultural transmission b. Social control c. Sorting d. Hidden curriculum Feedback The correct answer is: Sorting Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Critical sociologists see IQ tests as being biased. Why? Select one: a. They are scored in a way that is subject to human error. b. They do not give children with learning disabilities a fair chance to demonstrate their true intelligence. c. They don't involve enough test items to cover multiple intelligences. d. They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class culture. Feedback The correct answer is: They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class culture. Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which socialist perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society? Select one: a. Functional b. Symbolic interactionist c. Conflict theory d. Feminist perspective Feedback The correct answer is: Conflict theory Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to keep the social system running smoothly? Select one: a. Functional perspective b. Symbolic interactionist perspective c. Conflict perspective d. Feminist perspective Feedback The correct answer is: Functional perspective Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The percentage of people in Canada claiming a religious affiliation is: Select one: a. 50 percent b. 12 percent c. 95 percent d. 80 percent Feedback The correct answer is: 80 percent Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Rewarding students for meeting deadlines and respecting authority figures is an example of __________. Select one: a. A latent function b. A manifest function c. Informal education d. Transmission of moral education Feedback The correct answer is: Transmission of moral education Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is not a manifest function of education? Select one: a. Cultural innovation b. Courtship c. Social placement d. Socialization Feedback The correct answer is: Courtship Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Because she plans on achieving success in marketing, Tammie is taking courses on managing social media. This is an example of __________. Select one: a. Cultural innovation b. Social control c. Social placement d. Socialization Feedback The correct answer is: Social placement Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A cultural universal is something that: Select one: a. Addresses all aspects of a group's behaviour b. Is found in all cultures c. Is based on social norms d. May or may not be of value in meeting social needs Feedback The correct answer is: Is found in all cultures Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual's sense of support and well-being? Select one: a. Functionalism b. Symbolic interactionism c. Conflict theory d. Feminism Feedback The correct answer is: Symbolic interactionism Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What are the major factors affecting education systems throughout the world? Select one: a. Resources and money b. Student interest c. Teacher interest d. Transportation Feedback The correct answer is: Resources and money Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The Protestant work ethic was viewed in terms of its relationship to: Select one: a. Evolution and natural selection b. Capitalism c. Determinism d. Prejudice and discrimination Feedback The correct answer is: Capitalism Question 15 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Secularization refers to a number of interrelated trends including: Select one: a. The Protestant work ethic b. Television ministries c. Separation of church and state d. Liberation theology Feedback The correct answer is: Separation of church and state Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which theory of education focuses on the labels acquired through the educational process? Select one: a. Critical sociology b. Feminist theory c. Functionalist theory d. Symbolic interactionism Feedback The correct answer is: Symbolic interactionism Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Some controversial groups that may be mislabelled as cults include: Select one: a. Scientology and the Hare Krishna b. the Peoples Temple and Heven's Gate c. the Branch Davidians and the Manson Family d. Quakers and Petecostals Feedback The correct answer is: Scientology and the Hare Krishna Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which theory of education focuses on the ways in which education maintains the status quo? Select one: a. Critical sociology b. Piaget's theory c. Functionalist theory d. Symbolic interactionism Feedback The correct answer is: Critical sociology Question 19 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is: Select one: a. The number of followers or believers is much larger for denominations b. The geographical location varies for ecclesia versus denominations c. Ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion d. There are no important differences; the terms are interchangeable Feedback The correct answer is: Ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion Question 20 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Functionalist theory sees education as serving the needs of __________. Select one: a. Families b. Society c. The individual d. All of the above Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above