Sociology Self Quiz 3

Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The "American Dream" - the notion that anybody can be successful and rich if they work hard enough - is most commonly associated with which sociological theory? Select one: a. sociobiology b. functionalism c. conflict theory d. ethnocentrism Feedback The correct answer is: conflict theory Question 2 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is true regarding Canadian socialization of recent high school graduates? Select one: a. They are expected to take a year "off" before college. b. They are required to serve in the military for one year. c. They are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation. d. They are required to move away from their parents. Feedback The correct answer is: They are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation. Question 3 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is NOT an example of an in-group? Select one: a. The Ku Klux Klan b. A university club c. A synagogue d. A high school Feedback The correct answer is: A high school Question 4 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Why do people join utilitarian organizations? Select one: a. Because they feel an affinity with others there b. Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining c. Because they have no choice d. Because they feel pressured to do so Feedback The correct answer is: Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A sociologist conducts research into the ways that Hispanic American students are historically underprivileged in the American education system. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using? Select one: a. symbolic interactionism b. functionalism c. conflict theory d. ethnocentrism Feedback The correct answer is: conflict theory Question 6 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What does a functionalist consider when studying a phenomenon like the Occupy Wall Street movement? Select one: a. The minute functions that every person at the protests plays in the whole b. The internal conflicts that play out within such a diverse and leaderless group c. How the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlet for dissension d. The factions and divisions that form within the movement Feedback The correct answer is: How the movement contributes to the stability of society by offering the discontented a safe, controlled outlet for dissension Question 7 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which one of the following is not a way people are socialized by religion? Select one: a. People learn the material culture of their religion. b. Life stages and roles are connected to religious celebration. c. An individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith. d. Places of worship provide a space for shared group experiences. Feedback The correct answer is: An individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith. Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Rodney and Elise are American students studying abroad in Italy. When they are introduced to their host families, the families kiss them on both cheeks. When Rodney's host brother introduces himself and kisses Rodney on both cheeks, Rodney pulls back in surprise. Where he is from, unless they are romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. This is an example of: Select one: a. culture shock b. imperialism c. ethnocentrism d. xenocentrism Feedback The correct answer is: culture shock Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The terms __________ and __________ are often used interchangeably, but have nuances that differentiate them. Select one: a. imperialism and relativism b. culture and society c. society and ethnocentrism d. ethnocentrism and xenocentrism Feedback The correct answer is: culture and society Question 10 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is a group whose values, norms, and beliefs come to serve as a standard for one's own behaviour? Select one: a. Secondary group b. Formal organization c. Reference group d. Primary group Feedback The correct answer is: Reference group Question 11 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which is NOT an example of a normative organization? Select one: a. A book club b. A church youth group c. A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest group d. A study hall Feedback The correct answer is: A study hall Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the largest difference between the functionalist, conflict, and, interactionist perspectives? Select one: a. The first two consider long-term repercussions of the group or situation, while the last one focuses on the present. b. The first two are the more common sociological perspectives, while the last one is a newer sociological model. c. The first two focus on hierarchical roles within an organization, while the last one takes a more holistic view. d. The first two address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last one examines more detailed aspects. Feedback The correct answer is: The first two address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last one examines more detailed aspects. Question 13 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Modern-day hipsters are an example of: Select one: a. ethnocentricity b. counterculture c. subculture d. high culture Feedback The correct answer is: subculture Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The Harlows' study on rhesus monkeys showed that: Select one: a. rhesus monkeys raised by other primate species are poorly socialized b. monkeys can be adequately socialized by imitating humans c. food is more important than social comfort d. social comfort is more important than food Feedback The correct answer is: social comfort is more important than food Question 15 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is NOT an appropriate group for democratic leadership? Select one: a. A fire station b. A college classroom c. A high school prom committee d. A homeless shelter Feedback The correct answer is: A fire station Question 16 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How did nearly complete isolation as a child affect Danielle's verbal abilities? Select one: a. She could not communicate at all. b. She never learned words, but she did learn signs. c. She could not understand much, but she could use gestures. d. She could understand and use basic language like "yes" and "no." Feedback The correct answer is: She could not communicate at all. Question 17 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology? Select one: a. Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society. b. Psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal functions. c. Psychologists look inward to understand behaviour while sociologists look outward. d. All of the above. Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above. Question 18 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Most cultures have been found to identify laughter as a sign of humour, joy, or pleasure. Likewise, most cultures recognize music in some form. Music and laughter are examples of: Select one: a. relativism b. ethnocentrism c. xenocentrism d. universalism Feedback The correct answer is: universalism Question 19 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The belief that one's culture is inferior to another culture is called? Select one: a. ethnocentrism b. nationalism c. xenocentrism d. imperialism Feedback The correct answer is: xenocentrism Question 20 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The major difference between invention and discovery is: Select one: a. invention is based on technology, whereas discovery is usually based on culture b. discovery involves finding something that already exists, but invention puts things together in a new way c. invention refers to material culture, whereas discovery can be material or theoretic, like laws of physics d. invention is typically used to refer to international objects, whereas discovery refers to that which is local to one's culture Feedback The correct answer is: discovery involves finding something that already exists, but invention puts things together in a new way Question 21 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The biggest difference between mores and folkways is that: Select one: a. mores are primarily linked to morality, whereas folkways are primarily linked to being commonplace within a culture b. mores are absolute, whereas folkways are temporary c. mores refer to material culture, whereas folkways refer to nonmaterial culture d. mores refer to nonmaterial culture, whereas folkways refer to material culture Feedback The correct answer is: mores are primarily linked to morality, whereas folkways are primarily linked to being commonplace within a culture Question 22 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What role do secondary groups play in society? Select one: a. They are transactional, task based, and short term, filling practical needs. b. They provide a social network that allows people to compare themselves to others. c. The members give and receive emotional support. d. They allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and prejudices. Feedback The correct answer is: They are transactional, task based, and short term, filling practical needs. Question 23 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011 grew to be an international movement. Supporters believe that the economic disparity between the highest economic class and the mid to lower economic classes is growing at an exponentially alarming rate. A sociologist who studies that movement by examining the interactions between members at Occupy camps would most likely use what theoretical approach? Select one: a. symbolic interactionism b. functionalism c. conflict theory d. ethnocentrism Feedback The correct answer is: symbolic interactionism Question 24 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The notion that people cannot feel or experience something that they do not have a word for can be explained by: Select one: a. linguistics b. Sapir-Whorf c. ethnographic imagery d. bilingualism Feedback The correct answer is: Sapir-Whorf Question 25 Not answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of these is an example of a total institution? Select one: a. Jail b. High school c. Political party d. A gym Feedback The correct answer is: Jail