Intro To Sociology Test 1

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    Peer groups free children from adult supervision and take on great significance during adolescence

    • True
    • False
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Test 1 participant observation, in-depth interviewing Experiments control and observe specific variables in a highly controlled environment Life histories individual biography Comparative research comparing difference of a subject across social contexts Documentary research government statistics, newspapers, journals etc.

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  • 2. 

    Is symbol a The components of culture?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The question asks whether symbol is one of the components of culture. A symbol is a representation that stands for something else, such as a word, gesture, or image. In the context of culture, symbols are used to convey meaning and represent shared values, beliefs, and norms. Therefore, it can be concluded that symbols are indeed one of the components of culture, making the answer "true".

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  • 3. 

    A method that is useful for gathering less detailed information from a larger group is a survey

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A survey is a method commonly used to gather information from a larger group of people. It allows for the collection of data from a large number of participants, providing a broader perspective on a particular topic or issue. Surveys typically involve asking a set of questions to participants, allowing for the collection of less detailed information compared to other methods such as interviews or focus groups. Therefore, the statement that a survey is useful for gathering less detailed information from a larger group is true.

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  • 4. 

    What is Capitalism?

    • Is the values, beliefs, behavior, and material objects that, together, form a people’s way of life

    • Is the economic system that is directed at earning a profit for a few, selling the profits to many people, and keeping workers wages low in order to increase profits

    • Social cohesion (unity) results from the various parts of society functioning as parts of society functioning as an integrated whole.

    • A theory that uses the concept of gender, class, and race to study and challenge power and inequality

    Correct Answer
    A. Is the economic system that is directed at earning a profit for a few, selling the profits to many people, and keeping workers wages low in order to increase profits
  • 5. 

    What is the Functionalism (Durkheim – Merton)?

    • Is a theory that focuses on the social structures that shape society as a whole. It sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to maintain stability and to promote solidarity.

    • Is the ability to “think ourselves away” from the familiar routine in order to see things from a different, more sociological perspective

    • Says the organization of society (stratifications based on class, ethnicity, gender, age, etc.) and the changes in society can be explained by the conflicts inherent to social relations.

    • : a theory that uses the concept of gender, class, and race to study and challenge power and inequality.

    Correct Answer
    A. Is a theory that focuses on the social structures that shape society as a whole. It sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to maintain stability and to promote solidarity.
    Explanation
    Functionalism, also known as the Durkheim-Merton theory, is a sociological perspective that emphasizes the importance of social structures in shaping society. It views society as a complex system where different parts work together to maintain stability and promote solidarity. This theory suggests that social institutions and norms serve specific functions in society and contribute to its overall functioning. It focuses on understanding how social structures influence individuals and contribute to the stability and cohesion of society as a whole.

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  • 6. 

    What is Cultural transmission?

    • Is the values, beliefs, behavior, and material objects that, together, form a people’s way of life

    • The process by which one generation passes culture to the next

    • Is system of symbols that allows people to communicate with one another

    • Specific statements that people hold to be true or false

    Correct Answer
    A. The process by which one generation passes culture to the next
    Explanation
    Cultural transmission refers to the process by which one generation passes culture to the next. It involves the transfer of values, beliefs, behavior, and material objects that collectively form a people's way of life. Through cultural transmission, knowledge, traditions, and customs are passed down from older generations to younger ones, ensuring the continuity and preservation of a particular culture. This process enables the transmission and preservation of cultural practices, norms, and societal values from one generation to the next.

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  • 7. 

    What is Ethnocentrism?

    • The practice of judging another culture by the standards of ones own culture

    • The dominance of European (especially English) cultural patterns the way we view the world is socially constructed

    • Are the guidelines we claim to accept

    • Culturally defined standards by which people asses desirability, goodness, and beauty and that serve as broad guidelines for social living

    Correct Answer
    A. The practice of judging another culture by the standards of ones own culture
    Explanation
    Ethnocentrism refers to the practice of evaluating and judging another culture based on the standards and values of one's own culture. It involves the belief that one's own cultural norms and values are superior or more correct than those of other cultures. This can lead to a biased and limited understanding of other cultures and can hinder cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

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  • 8. 

    What are the types of culture?

    • Relationship-focused cultures

    • Social Groups, Arts, and Government

    • Organizational culture

    • Material culture and Non-Material culture

    Correct Answer
    A. Material culture and Non-Material culture
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Material culture and Non-Material culture. This is because culture can be categorized into two main types: material culture and non-material culture. Material culture refers to the physical objects, artifacts, and resources that are created and used by a society, such as tools, buildings, clothing, and technology. Non-material culture, on the other hand, encompasses the intangible aspects of a culture, including beliefs, values, norms, language, customs, and traditions. These two types of culture are interconnected and shape the way people live and interact within a society.

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  • 9. 

    The average U.S child spends as much time watching television as attending school or interacting with parents

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the average U.S child spends an equal amount of time watching television as they do attending school or interacting with parents. This implies that television consumption is a significant part of a child's daily routine, possibly indicating a lack of balance between educational activities and family interactions.

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  • 10. 

    Lifelong social experience by which individuals develop their human potential, learn culture, and learn the expectations of society is

    • Society

    • Socialization

    • Sociology

    • Sanctions

    Correct Answer
    A. Socialization
    Explanation
    Socialization refers to the lifelong social experience through which individuals develop their human potential, learn culture, and understand the expectations of society. It is the process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to function effectively within a particular social group or society. Socialization occurs through various agents such as family, education, peers, and media, and it plays a crucial role in shaping an individual's identity, behavior, and social interactions.

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  • 11. 

    Is It challenges our commonly held- but often wrong/false – beliefs one of the purposes of sociological research?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Sociological research aims to challenge commonly held beliefs that may be incorrect or false. By conducting research and gathering evidence, sociologists can provide a deeper understanding of social phenomena and debunk misconceptions. This helps to promote accurate knowledge and challenge societal assumptions, contributing to the advancement of society's understanding of social issues. Therefore, it can be said that one of the purposes of sociological research is to challenge commonly held, but often wrong or false, beliefs.

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  • 12. 

    What is a folkways?

    • Are formally defined and are enforced by designated people

    • Norms for routine or casual interaction. “Everyday behaviors.”

    • Specific statements that people hold to be true or false

    • Have great moral significance. “taboos"

    Correct Answer
    A. Norms for routine or casual interaction. “Everyday behaviors.”
    Explanation
    Folkways are norms for routine or casual interaction, also known as "everyday behaviors." They are not formally defined or enforced by designated people, unlike formal norms. Folkways are social expectations that guide our everyday actions and behaviors, such as saying "please" and "thank you," holding the door for someone, or not talking loudly in a library. These norms are not considered to have great moral significance like taboos, but they play an important role in maintaining social order and cohesion.

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  • 13. 

    What is Self identity?

    • Refers to the process of self development through which we formulate a unique sense of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us

    • Identity is regarded as the result of modeling oneself in response to the expectations of others, not as a produc4 of the unconscious

    • Socially defined expectations that a person in a given social position will follow

    • Involves instilling culture within the individual, enabling the person to survive effectively in his or her social world

    Correct Answer
    A. Refers to the process of self development through which we formulate a unique sense of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us
    Explanation
    The answer correctly defines self identity as the process of developing a unique understanding of oneself and how one relates to the world. It emphasizes the individual's role in formulating their own sense of identity, rather than being solely influenced by external expectations or societal norms. This definition highlights the importance of self-discovery and personal growth in shaping one's identity.

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  • 14. 

    What is gender socialization?

    • A method that is useful for gathering less detailed information from a larger group.

    • Rewards and punishments that can be given by most members of a group

    • Refers to the process of self development through which we formulate a unique sense of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us

    • The learning of gender roles begins at birth

    Correct Answer
    A. The learning of gender roles begins at birth
    Explanation
    Gender socialization refers to the process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and expectations associated with their gender. It is the process by which children are taught what is considered appropriate behavior, roles, and characteristics for their assigned gender. This learning begins from birth and continues throughout life, as individuals are socialized by their families, peers, schools, media, and society at large to conform to societal expectations of masculinity and femininity. This process influences how individuals perceive themselves and others, and shapes their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs related to gender.

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  • 15. 

    What is Society?

    • Refers to people who interact in a defined territory and share a culture

    • Is the values, beliefs, behavior, and material objects that, together, form a people’s way of life

    • Social cohesion (unity) results from the various parts of society functioning as parts of society functioning as an integrated whole.

    • Culturally defined standards by which people asses desirability, goodness, and beauty and that serve as broad guidelines for social living

    Correct Answer
    A. Refers to people who interact in a defined territory and share a culture
    Explanation
    Society refers to a group of people who interact with each other within a specific territory and share a common culture. This includes their values, beliefs, behavior, and material objects that collectively shape their way of life. Society also emphasizes social cohesion, where different parts function together as an integrated whole. Additionally, it involves culturally defined standards that people use to assess desirability, goodness, and beauty, serving as broad guidelines for social living.

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  • 16. 

    An Ideal culture is?

    • Are actual behavior patterns

    • Are not guidelines which we claim to accept

    • Are the guidelines we claim to accept

    • Are not actual behavior patterns

    Correct Answer
    A. Are the guidelines we claim to accept
    Explanation
    An ideal culture refers to the set of guidelines that individuals claim to accept within a society. These guidelines may include values, beliefs, norms, and expectations that shape behavior and interactions. It is important to note that ideal culture may not always align with actual behavior patterns, as individuals may not always practice what they claim to accept. Therefore, the correct answer is "are the guidelines we claim to accept."

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  • 17. 

    What is the Global Prespective?

    • Views society as the product of the symbols, language, and everyday interactions between individuals

    • Structured groups or contexts within which significant processes of socialization occur

    • The study of the larger world and our societies place in it

    • The systematic study of how human societies shape the lives of people who live in them

    Correct Answer
    A. The study of the larger world and our societies place in it
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the study of the larger world and our society's place in it." This answer suggests that global perspective involves examining the broader context of the world and understanding how societies fit into it. It emphasizes the study of global issues, interconnections between societies, and the impact of global forces on individuals and communities.

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  • 18. 

    What is the Social- conflict approach (Marx)?

    • Refers to the particular experience of African Americans where in which they are forced to see themselves their status as citizens who are never able to escape identification based on the color of their skin

    • Is the ability to “think ourselves away” from the familiar routine in order to see things from a different, more sociological perspective

    • Says the organization of society (stratifications based on class, ethnicity, gender, age, etc.) and the changes in society can be explained by the conflicts inherent to social relations.

    • Is a theory that focuses on the social structures that shape society as a whole. It sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to maintain stability and to promote solidarity.

    Correct Answer
    A. Says the organization of society (stratifications based on class, ethnicity, gender, age, etc.) and the changes in society can be explained by the conflicts inherent to social relations.
    Explanation
    The correct answer explains that the social-conflict approach (Marx) is a theory that states that the organization of society and the changes within it can be understood by analyzing the conflicts that exist within social relationships. This approach focuses on the stratifications in society based on factors like class, ethnicity, gender, and age, and how these divisions lead to conflicts. It suggests that societal change occurs as a result of these conflicts and the struggle for power and resources.

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  • 19. 

    What is the “Organic solidarity”?

    • A method that is useful for gathering less detailed information from a larger group.

    • Social cohesion (unity) results from the various parts of society functioning as parts of society functioning as an integrated whole.

    • Culturally defined standards by which people asses desirability, goodness, and beauty and that serve as broad guidelines for social living

    • Rewards and punishments sanctions are how we get people to follow different norms

    Correct Answer
    A. Social cohesion (unity) results from the various parts of society functioning as parts of society functioning as an integrated whole.
  • 20. 

    What is Documentary research ?

    • Participant observation, in-depth interviewing

    • Individual biography

    • Government statistics, newspapers, journals etc.

    • Comparing difference of a subject across social contexts

    Correct Answer
    A. Government statistics, newspapers, journals etc.
    Explanation
    Documentary research refers to the process of gathering information and data from various written sources such as government statistics, newspapers, journals, and other similar documents. This method involves analyzing and interpreting existing documents to gain insights and understanding about a particular subject or topic. It is a valuable research technique as it allows researchers to access a wide range of information that has already been collected and documented by others, enabling them to study and compare different aspects of a subject across various social contexts.

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  • 21. 

    What is the W.E.B Dubois “double consciousness”?

    • Says the organization of society (stratifications based on class, ethnicity, gender, age, etc.) and the changes in society can be explained by the conflicts inherent to social relations.

    • Is the economic system that is directed at earning a profit for a few, selling the profits to many people, and keeping workers wages low in order to increase profits

    • Is a theory that focuses on the social structures that shape society as a whole. It sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to maintain stability and to promote solidarity.

    • Refers to the particular experience of African Americans where in which they are forced to see themselves their status as citizens who are never able to escape identification based on the color of their skin

    Correct Answer
    A. Refers to the particular experience of African Americans where in which they are forced to see themselves their status as citizens who are never able to escape identification based on the color of their skin
    Explanation
    The term "double consciousness" refers to the unique experience of African Americans, where they are constantly aware of how they are perceived by society based on the color of their skin. It highlights the struggle of African Americans to reconcile their own self-identity with the way they are defined and treated by others. This concept was introduced by W.E.B Dubois to shed light on the psychological and social effects of racism and discrimination on African Americans. It emphasizes the constant tension between their own self-perception and the external perception imposed on them by society.

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  • 22. 

    Studies do not confirm that children tend to cluster in play groups made up of one race and gender.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that studies have confirmed that children tend to cluster in play groups made up of one race and gender. However, the correct answer is false. This means that studies have not confirmed this tendency. It is important to note that children's play groups can be diverse and inclusive, consisting of individuals from different races and genders.

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  • 23. 

    Which is not a cultural universals? 

    • Religion

    • Prohibition against incest

    • Family

    • Media

    Correct Answer
    A. Media
  • 24. 

    Which one is not a Social institutions?

    • Government

    • Technology

    • Media

    • Organisation

    Correct Answer
    A. Organisation
    Explanation
    An organization is not considered a social institution because it is a group of individuals who come together to achieve a specific goal or purpose, usually in a structured and hierarchical manner. While organizations can have social aspects and interactions, they do not have the same level of societal influence and impact as social institutions such as government, technology, and media. Social institutions are established systems or structures that shape and govern society, whereas organizations are more focused on achieving specific objectives within a given context.

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  • 25. 

    What is the Social learning theory?

    • Identity is regarded as the result of modeling oneself in response to the expectations of others, not as a produc4 of the unconscious

    • Refers to the process of self development through which we formulate a unique sense of ourselves and our relationship to the world around us

    • Socially defined expectations that a person in a given social position will follow

    • A theory that uses the concept of gender, class, and race to study and challenge power and inequality

    Correct Answer
    A. Identity is regarded as the result of modeling oneself in response to the expectations of others, not as a produc4 of the unconscious
    Explanation
    The correct answer explains that the Social learning theory views identity as the outcome of individuals modeling themselves based on the expectations of others, rather than being influenced by unconscious factors. This theory suggests that individuals develop their sense of self through observing and imitating the behaviors, attitudes, and values of those around them. It emphasizes the role of social interactions and external influences in shaping one's identity.

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