Multiple Choice questions for Sociology Unit 1

MULTIPLE CHOICE

(1) The micro approach is significant because it allows

sociologists to: (a) focus on the flaws of human beings (b)

identify the meaning behind certain actions (c) consider the

effects people have on society (d) identify the conflict

between groups

2. All of the following men are structural functionalists

EXCEPT (A) Emile Durkheim (B) Robert Merton (C) George

Meads (D) Herbert Spencer

(3). Functionalism and Marxism are similar in that they are

structural theories. This means that (a) They believe that

social structures are irrelevant in society (b) They believe that

society is made up of interrelated parts (c) They believe that

social institutions have power over people (d) They believe

that people shape the social structures of society

Answers: 1. The correct answer is C. The micro approach is of

the view that people are the ones who shape society. While

society can indeed shape people, we are not puppets. 2. The

correct answer is C. George Meads is a strong proponent of

symbolic interaction. He is an interactionists at heart and

believes that society can only be studied by considering the

meaning behind certain actions. All the other men are

considered forefathers of functionalism.

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2. 3. The correct answer is B. Both the functionalists and the

Marxists are of the view that society is structural or is made

of different parts. The functionalists see these parts as social

institutions - the marxists see these parts as the economy

and other social institutions.

Unit 1 Multiple Choice Questions 1. Counter cultures are

important in society because (A) It reflects the ability of

culture to change in society (B) It reveals the level of

inequality in society (C) It reflects the ability of social

institutions to adapt to new things (D) It illustrates the value

of culture in society

2. It is often difficult for sociologists to ignore their personal

values in sociological research because (A) They are humans

and humans are imperfect (B) They often have to come in

contact with the subject of their research (C) Objectivity is

frown upon (D) It is the best way to truly study society

3. The Marxists are of the view that the school employs

WHAT to ensure conformity? (A) Punitive measures (B) The

hidden cirriculum (C) Labelling (D) None of the Above

4. The lorde family can be used as an example of A vertical

mobility B horizontal mobility C intra_ generational mobility

D intergeneratinal mobility

5. Which of the following can be considered a similarity

between the family based on a common law union and family

based on a visiting unions? A) in both units there are stable

father figures B) the mother is more likely to be the head of

the household C) both types of units are relatively stable D)

both family types are recognized as legal entities

6. For Weber, all of the following have Characterized the

Interactionists perspective EXCEPT (A) Conflict (B) Technology

(C) Values and beliefs (D) Religion

7. Ethnocentrism means (a) Superiority of ones own culture

(b) Inferiority of ones own culture (c) Both of these (d) None

of these

8. Primogeniture refers to a) kinship networks b) a primitive

society c) inheritance given to a first born son d) the passing

on of tradition from parent to child

9. Which family type is least affected by poverty? a) extended

family b) matrifocal c) nuclear d) single parent

10. People make sense of their world through an

understanding of everyday rules. This view is expressed by a)

Marxists b) Interactionists c) Functionalists d) Feminists

11. Which concept is associated with a variety of religious

belief systems in a society? a, pluralism b.extremism

c.syncretism d. fundamentalism

12. Social researchers are often criticized for not adhering to

ethical principles in research. Which of the following is not

and ethical principle? A) the right to privacy B) the consent of

the participant C) the right to research D) the publication of

research findings

13. The prohibition of incest is an example of: a)values

b)taboo c)mores d)folkways

14. a subculture can be best defined as a group A) whose

cultural traits have been assimilated into modern society B)

that has certain cultural traits which are inferior to those of

the wider society C)located within the wider society which

has norms and values that differs from those of the

mainstream society D)located within the substructure of

society and are therefore exploited and oppressed

15. Which of the following sociologist saw Fundamentalism

as a reaction to modernization? (A) Emile Durkheim (B) Max

weber (C) Steve Bruce (D) Talcott Parson

16. When conducting social research, what is the next step in

the scientific method after a review of the literature? A)

collecting data B) choosing a research design C) selecting a

researchable problem D) formulating a hypothesis

17. which of the following piratical issues should a

sociologist consider before doing research? I. cost of research

ii.time required to do research iii.the availability of the

information iv.access to information a) i and ii only b) ii and iii

only c) i,ii and iv only d) i,iii,iiii and iv

18. Which of the following reasons best explains academic

underachievement among students from working class

families? A) lower IQ level B)poor work ethic C)home

environment D) uneducated parents

19. Meritocracy is a system in which rewards and social

positions are based on A) class and gender B) ability and

ethnicity. C) achievement and class D) ability and

achievement

20. the marxist view of education stresses that A) society

rewards individuals for hard work B) education allows the

elite to dominate C) individuals require skills which allow

them to meet societal goals D) education facilitates the

teaching of norms and values to young people

21. rastafarianism is charaterized as a syncretic religion

because it is A) monotheistic B) practiced by all classes C) a

religion that was formed exclusively in the Caribbean D)

derived from african european and east indian religious

practices

22. the education system reinforces gender stereotyping.

this perspective is best illustrated in which of the following

statement/ A)females out number males at tertiary

institutions B) females are expected to purse non technical

subjects C) males underachievement in schools because

teachers are predominantly females D) male non academic

routes to success more than females

23. doctors are of greater importance to society than janitors

therefore should be placed higher on the stratification scale.

this statement closely reflects the views of A) best and levitt

B)davis and moore C)marx and engels D)young and Walcott

24. karl marx argues that religion A) promotes positive

change B) justifies poverty and oppression C) unites the

different social classes D) promotes alienation from

production

25. Carl, born to a poor family in trinidad, has become an

education politician at the age of 40yrs. which of the

following best described his mobility a) vertical B)relative

C)absolute D) horizontal

26. which of the following theorists is associated with a

historical perspective of social stratification in the caribbean?

A) marx B) m.g. smith C) g beckford D)s craig

27. Secularization may best be described as A)and

enrichment in religious of religious beliefs B) an increase in

religious practices C) the reduction of religious influences

D)the growth in the number of religious sect

28. johns brother james is a cleaner at a local car company.

john recently attained his degree at uwi and was employed

as a biz manager in a prestigious org. which of the following

type of social mobilty was describe? A) veritcal B)horizontal

C)intragenerational D)intergenerational

29. which of the following best describes intergenerational A)

the son of a labourer becomes a labourer B)after ten yrs of of

formal edu, a skilled mechanic became a lawyer C) Rary was

demoted to clerical worker after working as an admin

assistance for 10 yrs D) jane became a hospital receptionist

and subsequently her daughter became a med doctor

30. Education policy in the post colonial Caribbean society

aimed at giving equal access to all social groups. Which of the

following terms is described A) closed B) stratified C) ascribed

D) meritocracy

31. which of the following features is characteristic of a sect?

A) its membership rejects the belief of others B) it does not

seek to change equality C) it limits its membership to a

specific class D) membership can belong to other religious

group

32. Which of the following is not a historical determinant of

Caribbean family? a) Slavery b) Indentureship c) Industial

Revolution d) Polygamy

33. which of the following theorists supports the views that

religion is not a barrier to social change A) karl marx B) Max

weber C) parsons D)Durkheim

34. which of the following theoretical perspectives suggests

that labeling is used to explain how teacher expectations are

linked to education? A)Marxist B) subculture C)interactionist

D)functionalist

35. matrifocality among black family in the carib is a result of

i) male marginality ii) male dominance iii) african retentions

iv)polygamous unions A) i and ii B) i and iii C) ii and iv D) iii

and iv

36. maria, who has a son from a previous relationship, has

married Marcel who has two daughters. they all live in the

same house hold. this family can be classified as? A) nuclear

B)extended C)matrifocal D)reconstituted

37. familes meet the needs of society to socialize children

and reproduce new members. this statement most closely

reflects A) marxism B) feminism C)functionalism

D)interactionalism

38. A detailed plan for Obtaining data scientifically is called a

(an) A. Sample B. Experiment C. Scientific method D.

Research design

39. a meritocracy is a system which a.status is based on

ethnicity b.social mobility is influenced by nepotism c.social

ranking /opportunities is based upon achievement

d.stratification is equal at all levels

40. which of the following are characteristics of empirical

research? (I)the hypothesis is testable (II) data are

interpreted and analysed (III) data are collected in a

systematic way (IV)the hypothesis is confirmed or refused A)

I and II B) I,II and III. C) II,III and IV D) I II III and IV

41. a sociologist who decides to research the prevalence of

teenage pregnancy across various generations in society is

pursing? A) a case study B) and in dept study C) a longitudinal

study D) a cross sectional study

42. which of the following theorists subscribes to the views

that a shared culture is necessary if a society is to run

smoothly? A) marx B) mead C) weber D)durkheim

43. which of the following is the MAIN reason for using multi-

stage sample in research? A) it will allow for quick and easy

analysis of data B) a large geographical area can be covered

in less time C) important characteristics within the sample

can be tested D) all sample units have an unequal chance of

being selected

44. professor X has demanded that his class take part in his

research. non-participants will result in failure in the course.

what ethical issue was breached by prof X? A) risk of harm B)

confidentiality C) informed consent D)voluntary participation

45. which of the following best describes sociology as a

discipline? (A) the systematic study of human social

behaviour (b)experimental designs of human interaction

(C)the systematic study of individual behaviour (D) an

understanding of the way things are in society

46. which of the following best describe beckford's theory of

culture? a) society as a multiplicity of cultures b)c'bbean

societies have a unique amalgamated culture c)the culture of

the c'bbean is the same as the culture we had in slavery

d)c'bbean culture is determine by the infrastructure

47. aguste comte was a a)structural functionalist b)conflict

theorist c)positivist d)symbolic interactionist

48. Those aspects of social life that have to do with order,

stability, and social organization that allow societies and

groups to hold together and endure are called: A) social

statics. B) social dynamics. C) social absolutes. D) constructed

reality.

49. the consequence of the culture of poverty, has been

advance as one of the reason for the diversity in family forms

in the caribbean. the main proponent of this theory is: a)M.G

smith b)L.Braithwaite c)O.lewis d)M.herskovits

50. Sociology is a science because it A. Uses systematic

methods B. Is a social science c. Considers findings tentative

until verified D. All of the above

51. weber's idea of social change was linked to: A)

mechanical society and modern society B)traditional society

and rational society C) capitalist society D) organic solidarity

and mechanic solidarity

52. On which of the following issues relating to social

stratification did weber and marx differ? A Group conflict is

the essence of conflict in society B Class, status and power

are related but not the same C Economic institutions are

critical in the shaping of society D The powerful in society use

their ideas and values to maintain control

53. A social condition in which values are conflicting, weak or

absent is: (a) Assimilation (b) Hawthorne effect (c) Invasion (d)

Anomie

54. When the researcher asks the respondent face to face

question, this method is called: (a) Interview Schedule (b)

Questionnaire (c) Observation (d) Interview guide (e) None of

these

55. A close connection between religion and economic forces

was presented by: (a) Max Weber (b) Karl Max (c) Emile

Durkheim (d) C. Wright Mill (e) None of these

56. George Murdock's concept of family may be irrelevant to

a study of Caribbean society because: (a) He ignored the

extended family structure (b) He ignored the social changes

in society (c) The social and cultural experiences of the region

have led to the diversification of Caribbean family structures

(d) The Caribbean is more so characterized by matrifocaility

57. All of the following are TRUE about the “status” of an

individual EXCEPT (A) Statues are defined by an individual’s

culture (B) Statutes are always based on biological attributes

(C) One’s status may differ from one society to another (D) A

status can be involuntary

58. In a Secondary group, the duration of relations among

the members is normally (A) Long lasting (B) Time-consuming

(C) Short lived (D) Permanent

59. For Sociologists, the most important social change in

human history was moving from a (A) Democratic stage to a

Communist stage (B) Traditional to Industrial society (C)

Medieval to modern society (D) Primitive to populated

60. For Weber, all of the following have Characterized the

Interactionists perspective EXCEPT (A) Conflict (B) Technology

(C) Values and beliefs (D) Religion

61. For Functionalists, culture is MOSTLY important as it (A)

Keeps conflict in society (B) It serves as a conservative forces

(C) It is shaped by the people of a society (D) It revolves

around the material objects in an economic system

62. In contemporary society, education is both a direct and

indirect tool for I. Social mobility II. Economic reforms within

a society III. Political changes IV. Globalization of trades and

people

(A) I, II and III only (B) II, III and IV only (C) II, III and IV only (D)

I, II, III and IV

63. Social Mobility involves (A) Moving from one class to

another due to new reforms and achievements (B) Moving

from one economic standing to another due to economic

changes (C) Moving upwards to a better social standing

within the same class (D) Moving an individual from a class of

luxury to a class of indecency due to political changes

64. In the Caribbean society, it is evident that (A) More

whites are in the Middle Class and less prone to social

mobility (B) More blacks are in the lower class and less prone

to social mobility (C) More Indians are poor and less prone to

social mobility (D) More blacks are in the Middle class and

are prone to social mobility

65. All of the following can be an aid in stratifying Caribbean

people EXCEPT (A) Education (B) Religion (C) Globalization (D)

Wealth

66. Cultural plurality is sometimes harmful as it can lead I. To

tension within a society II. To confusion due to numerous

clashing cultures III. To the lost of existing cultural values (A) I

and II only (B) II only (C) I and III only (D) I, II and III

67. Functionalism may be ideal for an effective study of the

Caribbean because I. The region is highly dependent on its

social institutions to maintain order and solidarity II. Gradual

social changes within the region were brought about by

external factors III. Caribbean people are shaped by the

cultures of the region IV. There is often times a high level of

disunity among ethnic groups in the region (A) I and III only (B)

I, II and III only (C) III and IV only (D) II, III and IV only

68. Mill’s Sociological Imagination is important to studies of

society as it (A) Gives an insight on the behaviour of human

beings (B) Gives an historical and anthropological study of

social reactions (C) It gives a better understanding of the

individual and their surroundings (D) It provides a framework

on which other researchers are created

69. Carl Stone’s study of Caribbean society has revealed

similar findings that of (A) Errol Miller (B) Dereck Gordon (C)

Edith Clarke (D) Rex Nettleford

70. Examples of qualitative methods of social investigation

includes: A) structured interviews B) overt and covert

participation C) focused group case studies D) all the above

71. Which of the following sociologist/feminist concluded

that Poverty led to the rise of the matrifocal family? A Parson

B Herskovits C Nancy Gonzalez D Durkheim

72. Which feminist put forward the view a baby strike is the

way for woman to gain equality A Sue Sharp B Margret

Benston C Laura Purdy D Nancy Gonzalez

73. race and colour are examples of A ascribed status B

achieved status C classless society D open stratification

74. Which of the following BEST describes sociology as a

discipline? A The systematic study of human social behaviour

B Experimental designs of human interaction C the

systematic study of individual behaviour D An understanding

of the way things are in society

75. Which of the following are the characteristics of

empirical research? I. The hypothesis is testable II.Data are

interpreted and analysed III. Data are collected in a

systematic way IV. The hypothesis is confirmed or refuted A I

and II only B I,II and II only C II,III and IV only D I,II,III and IV

76. Which of the following theorists subscribes to the view

that a shared culture is necessary if a society is to run

smoothly? A Marx B Mead C Weber D Durkheim

77. A sociologist who decides to research the prevalence of

teenage pregnancy across various generations in a society is

pursuing A Case Study B An In-depth study A longitudinal

study D A cross-sectional study

78. Which of the following terms describes the process

where the dominant culture is imposed on the subordinate

culture? A Assimilation B Acculturation C Enculturation D

Counter culture

79. A MAJOR difference between the positivists and

interpretivists is that positivists A use case studies while

interpretivists use experiments B are micro-theorists while

interpretivists are macro-theorists C use quantitative

research methods while interpretivists use qualitative

research method D study human behaviour using qualitative

methods while interpretivists use quantitative methods

80. Which of the following thinkers are associated with the

development of sociology in the Caribbean? I M G Smith II

Susan craig III Anthong Giddens IV Rhoda Reddock A I and II

only B II and II only C I,II and Iv only D I,II,III and IV only

81. A group of students is researching the prevalence of drug

abuse in a community. Which sampling method may be BEST

for this study? A Quota B Random C Snowball. D Stratified

82. According to Durkheim, a 'social fact' is A external to the

individual B obvious in all institutions in society C functional

for social order and role allocation D necessary to maintain

societal integration

83. Which of the following practical issues should a

sociologist consider before doing research? I Cost of research

II Access to information III Time required to do research IV

The availability of the information A I and III only B III and IV

only C I.II.III D I,II,III and IV

84. When a research method is repeatedly applied and

consistently produces the same results in a study, it is said to

be A. valid B. reliable C. relevant D standardized

85. Which of the following terms describes the process

where the dominant culture is imposed on the subordinate

culture? A Assimilation B Acculturation C Enculturation D

Counter culture

86. A sociologist who decides to research the prevalence of

teenage pregnancy across various generations in a society is

pursuing A Case Study B An In-depth study A longitudinal

study D A cross-sectional study

87. Which of the following theorists subscribes to the view

that a shared culture is necessary if a society is to run

smoothly? A Marx B Mead C Weber D Durkheim

88. Which of the following are the characteristics of

empirical research? I. The hypothesis is testable II.Data are

interpreted and analysed III. Data are collected in a

systematic way IV. The hypothesis is confirmed or refused A I

and II only B I,II and II only C II,III and IV only D I,II,III and IV

89. The gender Role refers to A) the biological fact that we

are male and female B) the role that is given to us by a

teacher C) the role that is given to us in play D) expectations

regarding the proper behaviours, attitudes and activities of

males and females in society

90. Ethnocentrism means: (a) Cultural domination of an

ethnic group (b) Ethnicity taken as the unit of analysis in

Scientific explorations. (c) Feeling of superiority of ones own

group over others. (d) The policy of political participation on

ethnic grounds. (e) None of these.

91. A system in which one husband is married to many

women is called; (a) Monogamy (b) Polygamy (c) Polyandry (d)

Polygyny

92. An ascribed status is one that is; (a) Awarded by society

(b) Gained from talent (c) Endowed at birth (d) Based on

competition

93. Feral man means: (a) A socialized individual (b) Individual

supposedly reared apart from human society and hence

imperfectly socialized. (c) An individual rears in a cultural

society (d) None of these 94. When cultural traits spread

from one society to another,the process is called? (a)

Assimilation (b) Diffusion (c) Pluralism (d) Evolution

95. Contemporary sociology includes: A) evolutionary

relativism. B) liberal feminism and explicit examination of

women's social roles and experiences. C) postmodernism,

feminism, and critical theory. D) a combination of biological

theory, conflict theory, and evolutionary theory.

96. Which of the following sociologist view the family as an

ideological conditioning device A Parson B Karl Marx C Weber

D David Cooper

97. Durkheim discusses the evolution of society by

distinguishing A) the levels of rationality B) the levels of

authority C) mechanical and organic solidarity D) the

bourgeoisie and proletariat

98. the functional prerequisites are A) adaptation, goal

attainment, integration, latency or pattern maintenance B)

adoptation, gender neutrality, infusion, latency C) associative,

globalization, integrative laxitive D) alliance, geographic aura,

interracial, living

99. which of the following processes represent edward

kamau brathwaite's (1971) view of creolization? A endogamy

and exogamy B acculturation and interculturation C

globalization and transmission D assimilation and diffusion

100. looking glass self theory is associated with: A)talcott

parson B)george herbert mead C)sigmund frued D) charles

cooley

101. the quality of the primary group relationship can be

described as follows A) impersonal, intimate and long lasting

B) personal, intimate, face to face interactions C) goal

oriented, temporary, narrow D) permanent, committed,

narrow

102. which of the following argue that social order is

maintain through consensus and solidarity A)mead B)bowles

and gintis c)durkheim d)becker

103. Whose theories suggest that unequal rewards are the

product of consensus? a Davis and moore b Karl Marx c Emile

Durkeim d Bowles and gintis

104. Constructed reality is: A) the ability to control the

behavior of others. B) the principle that meaning derives

from social interaction in daily life. C) the observed

consequences that permit the adaptation or adjustment of a

system. D) an artificial explanation of culture that exists apart

from any social reality or shared social meaning.

105. name one type of probability sampling a. quota b.

snowballing c. multistage d. non-representative

106. Which of the following was supported by Durkheim's

study of suicide? A) Catholics had higher rates of suicide than

Protestants. B) Rates of suicide were higher in times of war

than in times of peace. C) Rates of suicide were lower in

times of recession than in times of economic stability. D)

Individuals who were enmeshed in meaningful social bonds

were less inclined to commit suicide.

107. One purpose of education is to help students acquire

the skills they need to be successful in society. This is an

example of a(n): A) constructed reality. B) latent function. C)

manifest function. D) entrenched function.

108. Which theoretical perspective provides the strongest

framework for analyzing a student protest against a

university's decision to cancel its policy of exempting

graduating seniors from final exams? A) Interactionist,

because the university and the students didn't share the

same understanding about final exams. B) Functionalist,

because teaching college students to protest is a manifest

function of education. C) Functionalist, because exams serve

a social function. D) Conflict, because this is an example of a

power struggle between two groups with conflicting ideas

and interests. 109.

What major contribution did W.E.B. DuBois make to

sociology? A) He developed a theoretical understanding of

racial inequality. B) He conducted research on the upper

classes of Philadelphia. C) He chaired the first Department of

Sociology at the University of Chicago. D) none of the above

110. Which of the following is not a reaction to culture shock?

a.rejection. b.total adoption c.regression d.home becomes

very important

111. Phenomenology as one of the micro sociological

perspectives focuses on which of the following: a.how

meanings are created b.the lack of meaning of phenomena

c.specifications d.importance of the imagined experience

112. The consequences of the culture of poverty, has been

advanced as one of the reasons for the diversity in family

forms in the Caribbean. The main proponent of this thesis is:

a) MG Smith b) L Braithwaite c)O Lewis d) M Herskovits

113. Aguste Comte was a: a)Structural Functionalist b)

Conflict Theorist c) Positivist d) Symbolic Interactionalist

114. The reasons that have been put forward for the

diversity in family form and the prevalence of matrifocality or

female headed household in the caribbean are: a.African

retention,concubinage,reproduction b.African

retention,legacy of slavery,the culture of poverty c.African

retention,status of women,the culture of poverty d.African

retention,legacy of slavery,discrimination against women

115. The major criticism of the functionalist Davis and Moore

on their theories of stratification is a Melville Tumin b Karl

Marx c Bowles and Gintis d Talcott Parson

116. Caribbean Society is least Stratified upon the basis of a.

colour b. gender c.race d.power

117. For Functionalists, culture is MOSTLY important as it (A)

Keeps conflict in society (B) It serves as a conservative forces

(C) It is shaped by the people of a society (D) It revolves

around the material objects in an economic system

118. Both the functionalist and Marxist would agree that

a .stratification is necessary in society b. stratification pushes

inequality c.stratification is universal and dynamic

d.stratification enforced shared social values

119. All of the following are ascribed systems of stratification

except a.caste system b.the apartheid c. the class system d.

the feudal system

120. The most common indicator of social class is a. race b.

occupation c. education d.skills

121. Sociology: A) has been used to study social interaction

for over 500 years. B) is the scientific study of social

interaction and organization. C) has little bearing on public

policy. D) is most useful when applied to abstract - as

opposed to practical - matters.

122. Who coined the term "sociology" and is generally

considered to be the "founder" of sociology? A) Karl Marx B)

Auguste Comte C) Max Weber D) Emile Durkheim

123. The application of evolutionary notions and the concept

of the "survival of the fittest" to society is called: A) class

conflict. B) dialectical materialism. C) social dynamics. D)

social Darwinism.

124 Those aspects of social life that have to do with order,

stability, and social organization that allow societies and

groups to hold together and endure are called: A) social

statics. B) social dynamics. C) social absolutes. D) constructed

reality.

125 Who wrote the first book on the methodology of social

research, How to Observe Manners and Morals? Herbert

Spencer. A) B) Emily Post C) Harriet Martineau D) Emile

Durkheim

126 Weber's view that sociologists must not allow their

personal biases to affect the conduct of their research is

called: A) verstehen. B) dialectical materialism. C) social facts.

D) value-free sociology.

127 Which of the following was supported by Durkheim's

study of suicide? A) Catholics had higher rates of suicide than

Protestants. B) Rates of suicide were higher in times of war

than in times of peace. C) Rates of suicide were lower in

times of recession than in times of economic stability. D)

Individuals who were enmeshed in meaningful social bonds

were less inclined to commit suicide.

128 What major contribution did W.E.B. DuBois make to

sociology? A) He developed a theoretical understanding of

racial inequality. B) He conducted research on the upper

classes of Philadelphia. C) He chaired the first Department of

Sociology at the University of Chicago. D) none of the above

129 Contemporary sociology includes: A) evolutionary

relativism. B) liberal feminism and explicit examination of

women's social roles and experiences. C) postmodernism,

feminism, and critical theory. D) a combination of biological

theory, conflict theory, and evolutionary theory.

130. Students at Bailey University staged a sit-in to protest

the University's decision to cancel its longstanding policy of

exempting graduating seniors from final exams. Which

theoretical perspective provides the strongest framework for

analyzing this situation? A) Interactionist, because the

University and the students didn't share the same

understanding about final exams. B) Conflict, because this is

an example of a power struggle between two groups with

conflicting ideas and interests. C) Functionalist, because

teaching college students to protest is a manifest function of

education. D) none of the above

131 One purpose of education is to help students acquire the

skills they need to be successful in society. This is an example

of a(n): A) constructed reality. B) latent function. C) manifest

function. D) entrenched function.

132 Constructed reality is: A) the ability to control the

behavior of others. B) the principle that meaning derives

from social interaction in daily life. C) the observed

consequences that permit the adaptation or adjustment of a

system. D) an artificial explanation of culture that exists apart

from any social reality or shared social meaning.

133 In the library, Louanne observes a woman sitting at a

table by herself. A man comes up and sits at the other end of

the table. The woman frowns and shakes her head "no." The

man gets up and moves to another table. Louanne concludes

that the woman did not want to share a study table. The

theoretical perspective Louanne is using is: A) the conflict

perspective. the functionalist perspective.. B) C) the

interactionist perspective. D) none of the above.

134 In her research on nannies, Wrigley: A) was easily able to

tap into the social world of nannies and their relationships

with their employers. B) used field methods of intensive

interviewing and participant observation. C) found nannies

eager to talk to her, even to be tape recorded. D) was unable

to speak with employers because of their busy schedules.

135 In an experiment, two groups are identical except for the

change that researchers introduce into one group. That

group is called: A) the contaminated group. B) the control

group. C) the experimental group. D) the neutral standard.

136 When conducting social research, what is the next step

in the scientific method after a review of the literature? A)

collecting data B) choosing a research design C) selecting a

researchable problem D) formulating a hypothesis

137 Observation: A) is one of the easiest tools for sociological

inquiry because it requires only good note taking. B) is not

subject to the same controls that are applied to other

methods. C) requires the involvement of the researcher in

the activity being studied. D) may be unobtrusive or

participant.

138 Sociologists: A) are exempt from the considerations of

research ethics that govern biological researchers. B) have

not been able to agree on a code of ethics. C) enjoy the same

privileges as attorneys in protecting subjects' privacy. D)

should obtain informed consent in cases where subjects may

be exposed to risks of research that are greater than the risks

of everyday life.

139 The authors explain that feminist research methodology:

A) is an approach to research which emphasizes inclusion,

fairness, and humaneness. B) places its main emphasis on

concrete theories. C) stresses that all human emotions are to

be ignored. D) all of the above

140. Which of the following research methods uses existing

records? A) survey research B) questionnaire research C)

archival research D) observational research