Question 1

Which sociological perspective would view sports as serving as a safety valve for both participants and spectators,allowing them to shed tension and aggressive energy in a socially acceptable way?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalist perspective
B)   conflict perspective
C)   interactionist perspective
D)   feminist perspectiveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The concept of anomie was introduced into sociology by:

Accepted Answer

A)   Auguste Comte.
B)   Émile Durkheim.
C)   Max Weber.
D)  C. Wright Mills.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Although some of the early sociologists saw themselves as social reformers,by the middle of the twentieth century,the focus of the discipline of sociology had shifted to:

Accepted Answer

A)   theorizing and gathering information.
B)   a de-emphasis on the scientific method.
C)   applied sociology.
D)   the advocacy of civil rights for minorities.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

In The Communist Manifesto,Marx argued that the working class must:

Accepted Answer

A)   ally with capitalists to build a better world.
B)   try to work toward a return to feudalism.
C)   overthrow the existing class system of capitalist societies.
D)   ignore all aspects of class divisions.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Define the concepts "social capital" and "cultural capital." Then,perform some reflexive thinking and list all the examples of social and cultural capital you possess so far.How does it differ from your friends? How about your classmates?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which statement about the international coffee trade is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The coffee trade relies upon the exploitation of cheap labor.
B)   The Starbucks success story only exists in the U.S.
C)   Most coffee pickers are unionized and well paid.
D)   The coffee trade relies upon the exploitation of cheap labor AND most coffee pickers are unionized and well paid.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following academic disciplines is classified as a social science?

Accepted Answer

A)   biology
B)   physics
C)   anthropology
D)   astronomyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels said,"the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.[...] The _______________ have nothing to lose but their chains.They have a world to win.WORKING MEN OF ALL COUNTRIES UNITE!"

Accepted Answer

A)   bourgeoisie
B)   proletarians
C)   vulcans
D)   middle classesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The sociological imagination is an empowering tool because:

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A)   it allows us to look beyond a limited understanding of the world.
B)   it helps us to understand why certain people may prefer hip-hop music.
C)   it helps open up a different way of understanding other populations in the world.
D)   all of theseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

In many Third World nations,the pace of social change is very rapid and there is significant hunger and starvation,unemployment,and family disruption.Individuals who live in Third World nations are likely to suffer:

Accepted Answer

A)   dialecticism.
B)   anomie.
C)   verstehen.
D)   dramaturgy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Herbert Spencer and W.E.B.Du Bois shared the same perspective when it came to sociological theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which sociological perspective would argue that disasters such as the Gulf Coast oil spill can result in positive consequences such as employment booms in certain industries and/or a revitalization of certain social movements such as environmentalism?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalist perspective
B)   conflict perspective
C)   interactionist perspective
D)   feminist perspectiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 13

A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would probably focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)   what books the coach of the team has read during the past year.
B)   a "fan" who has fallen asleep during the game's fourth quarter.
C)   the interaction among fans during the pre-game ritual of tailgate parties.
D)   the cleanliness of the rest room facilities in the stadium.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which sociological perspective would suggest that minority populations are often overlooked following a crisis or disaster such as the Gulf Coast oil spill?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalist
B)   conflict perspective
C)   interactionist perspective
D)   feminist perspectiveE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which sociological perspective would view sports as a form of big business in which profits are more important than the health and safety of athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalist perspective
B)   conflict perspective
C)   interactionist perspective
D)   none of theseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Sociology:

Accepted Answer

A)   is the scientific study of social behavior and human groups.
B)   focuses primarily on how social relationships influence people's behavior.
C)   focuses on how societies develop and change.
D)   all of these.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 17

Which sociologist saw "society as a vast network of connected parts,each of which contributes to the maintenance of the system as a whole?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Karl Marx
B)   Erving Goffman
C)   Max Weber
D)   Talcott ParsonsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

A condition in which members of society have differing amounts of wealth,prestige,or power is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   social inequality.
B)   pure sociology.
C)   applied sociology.
D)   social psychology.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which sociological perspective holds the view that people create their social worlds through interaction and manipulation of symbols?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalist
B)   conflict
C)   interactionist
D)   globalE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which social science would be interested in the stances taken by elected officials in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti?

Accepted Answer

A)   history
B)   economics
C)   sociology
D)   political scienceE) C) and D)
F) None of the above D

Exam 1: Understanding Sociology

Which sociological perspective would view sports as serving as a safety valve for both participants and spectators,allowing them to shed tension and aggressive energy in a socially acceptable way?

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The concept of anomie was introduced into sociology by:

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Although some of the early sociologists saw themselves as social reformers,by the middle of the twentieth century,the focus of the discipline of sociology had shifted to:

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In The Communist Manifesto,Marx argued that the working class must:

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Define the concepts "social capital" and "cultural capital." Then,perform some reflexive thinking and list all the examples of social and cultural capital you possess so far.How does it differ from your friends? How about your classmates?

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Which statement about the international coffee trade is true?

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Which of the following academic disciplines is classified as a social science?

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Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels said,"the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles.[...] The _______________ have nothing to lose but their chains.They have a world to win.WORKING MEN OF ALL COUNTRIES UNITE!"

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The sociological imagination is an empowering tool because:

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In many Third World nations,the pace of social change is very rapid and there is significant hunger and starvation,unemployment,and family disruption.Individuals who live in Third World nations are likely to suffer:

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Herbert Spencer and W.E.B.Du Bois shared the same perspective when it came to sociological theory.

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Which sociological perspective would argue that disasters such as the Gulf Coast oil spill can result in positive consequences such as employment booms in certain industries and/or a revitalization of certain social movements such as environmentalism?

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A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would probably focus on:

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Which sociological perspective would suggest that minority populations are often overlooked following a crisis or disaster such as the Gulf Coast oil spill?

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Which sociological perspective would view sports as a form of big business in which profits are more important than the health and safety of athletes?

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A condition in which members of society have differing amounts of wealth,prestige,or power is referred to as:

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