Sociology Self-Quiz Unit 6

3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Dashboard / My courses / SOC Started on / 3 March - 9 March / Self-Quiz Unit 6 Thursday, 3 March 2022, 1:57 PM State Finished Completed on Time taken Thursday, 3 March 2022, 2:10 PM 12 mins 24 secs Marks 18.00/20.00 Grade 9.00 out of 10.00 (90%) Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 What term describes the separation of students based on merit? Select one: a. Cultural transmission b. Social control c. Sorting d. Hidden curriculum The correct answer is: Sorting Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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. The correct answer is: They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class culture. https://my.uopeople.edu/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=7054333&cmid=283001 1/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 What do nations that are top-ranked in science and math have in common? Select one: a. They are all in Asia. b. They recruit top teachers. c. They spend more money per student. d. They use cutting-edge technology in classrooms. The correct answer is: They recruit top teachers. Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Critical sociology 2/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Conflict theory Question 6 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Which of the following is not a manifest function of education? a. Cultural innovation  Select one: b. Courtship c. Social placement d. Socialization The correct answer is: Courtship 3/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Separation of church and state Question 8 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 A cultural universal is something that: a. Addresses all aspects of a group's behaviour  Select one: b. Is found in all cultures c. Is based on social norms d. May or may not be of value in meeting social needs The correct answer is: Is found in all cultures 4/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Transmission of moral education Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Functionalist theory sees education as serving the needs of __________. Select one: a. Families b. Society c. The individual d. All of the above The correct answer is: All of the above 5/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 11 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was an impetus for __________. Select one: a. Access to education b. Average spending on students c. Desegregation of schools d. Higher salaries for teachers The correct answer is: Access to education Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Symbolic interactionism 6/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Functional perspective Question 14 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Capitalism 7/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 15 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms Question 16 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Critical sociologists see sorting as a way to __________. Select one: a. Challenge gifted students b. Perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status c. Help students who need additional support d. Teach respect for authority The correct answer is: Perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status 8/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 17 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Informal education __________. Select one: a. Describes when students teach their peers b. Refers to the learning of cultural norms c. Only takes place at home d. Relies on a planned instructional process The correct answer is: Refers to the learning of cultural norms Question 18 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: All of the above 9/10 3/13/22, 1:49 PM Self-Quiz Unit 6: Attempt review Question 19 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Scientology and the Hare Krishna Question 20 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 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 The correct answer is: Resources and money ◄ Learning Journal Unit 6 Jump to... Graded Quiz Unit 6 ► 10/10