Question 1

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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that the existence of big-city political machines suggests that these political organizations satisfy certain basic social needs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In examining any aspect of society,which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  All of these answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Marx viewed the relationship between the capitalists and the exploited workers in systemic terms;that is,he believed that a system of ________ relationships maintained the power and dominance of the owners over the workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic
B)  social
C)  political
D)  economic,social,and politicalE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A natural scientist would be likely to study

Accepted Answer

A)  the clothing patterns of a group of people during a hundred-year period.
B)  food preparation among a tribal group in New Guinea.
C)  rock formations and composition in the Grand Canyon.
D)  the interaction between men and women on a college campus.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which sociological perspective is most concerned with macro-level analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  both the functionalist and conflict perspectivesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The most effective sociological theories tend to have both explanatory and predictive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The discipline of sociology was given its name by the French theorist

Accepted Answer

A)  Émile Durkheim.
B)  Auguste Comte.
C)  Harriet Martineau.
D)  Marcel Marceau.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In Karl Marx's analysis,society was fundamentally divided between

Accepted Answer

A)  separate genders that clash in pursuit of their own interests.
B)  economic classes that clash in pursuit of their own class interests.
C)  different races that clash in pursuit of their own interests.
D)  the religious and the nonreligious who clash in pursuit of their own interests.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which sociological perspective generalizes about everyday forms of social interaction in order to understand society as a whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  All of these answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Knowledge of Van Gogh,Rembrandt,and the works of other celebrated painters would be an example of cultural capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following could be a manifest function of colleges?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are a place to meet future husbands or wives.
B)  They sometimes fail to teach students how to read or write effectively.
C)  They help to maintain the economic status quo in the U.S.
D)  They prepare students for post-college careers.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Sociology is considered a science because sociologists

Accepted Answer

A)  teach at respected universities.
B)  engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding.
C)  receive government funding for research projects.
D)  construct middle-range theories to explain social behavior.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The word that Max Weber used to stress the need for sociologists to take into account people's emotions,thoughts,beliefs,understandings,and attitudes was

Accepted Answer

A)  verstehen.
B)  Gemeinschaft.
C)  anomie.
D)  Gesellschaft.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which early sociologist applied the concept of evolution to societies in order to explain how they change or evolve over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Émile Durkheim
B)  Charles Darwin
C)  Harriet Martineau
D)  Herbert SpencerE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Émile Durkheim is known for his classic sociological study of

Accepted Answer

A)  suicide.
B)  abortion.
C)  soccer.
D)  crowd control.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following was the main concern of Kelsey Timmerman in his book Where Am I Wearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  why people wear different styles in different locales
B)  differences in fashion across cultures
C)  the living conditions of the people who make our clothing
D)  pirating in the fashion industryE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Herbert Spencer suggested that sociologists should be highly critical of the status quo and should work actively for social change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An attempt to explain problems,actions,or behavior in a comprehensive manner is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  science.
B)  typology.
C)  theory.
D)  ideal type.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 1: Understanding Sociology

In examining any aspect of society,which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?

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Knowledge of Van Gogh,Rembrandt,and the works of other celebrated painters would be an example of cultural capital.

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Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that the existence of big-city political machines suggests that these political organizations satisfy certain basic social needs?

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Sociology is considered a science because sociologists

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Which sociological perspective generalizes about everyday forms of social interaction in order to understand society as a whole?

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The word that Max Weber used to stress the need for sociologists to take into account people's emotions,thoughts,beliefs,understandings,and attitudes was

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A natural scientist would be likely to study

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Marx viewed the relationship between the capitalists and the exploited workers in systemic terms;that is,he believed that a system of ________ relationships maintained the power and dominance of the owners over the workers.

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Herbert Spencer suggested that sociologists should be highly critical of the status quo and should work actively for social change.

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Which sociological perspective is most concerned with macro-level analysis?

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The most effective sociological theories tend to have both explanatory and predictive power.

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Which of the following could be a manifest function of colleges?

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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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Which of the following was the main concern of Kelsey Timmerman in his book Where Am I Wearing?

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An attempt to explain problems,actions,or behavior in a comprehensive manner is called a(n)

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Which early sociologist applied the concept of evolution to societies in order to explain how they change or evolve over time?

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In Karl Marx's analysis,society was fundamentally divided between

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Which statement about the international coffee trade is true?

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Émile Durkheim is known for his classic sociological study of

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The discipline of sociology was given its name by the French theorist

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