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SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes SELF QUIZ 1 Question 1 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00

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Sociological studies test relationships in which change in one __________ causes change in another. Select one: a. test subject b. behaviour

c. variable d. operational definition Feedback The correct answer is: variable

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Weber believed humans could not be studied purely objectively because they were influenced by: Select one: a. drugs b. their culture

c. their genetic makeup d. the researcher Feedback The correct answer is: their culture

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Which research technique would most likely be used by a symbolic interactionist?

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes Select one: a. surveys b. participant observation

c. quantitative data analysis d. none of the above Feedback The correct answer is: participant observation

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The main difference between ethnography and other types of participant observation is: Select one: a. ethnography isn't based on hypothesis testing

b. ethnography subjects are unaware they're being studied c. ethnographic studies always involve minority ethnic groups d. there is no difference Feedback The correct answer is: ethnography isn't based on hypothesis testing

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The difference between positivism and interpretive sociology relates to: Select one: a. whether individuals like or dislike their society b. whether research methods use statistical data or person-to-person research c. whether sociological studies can predict or improve society d. all of the above

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SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes The correct answer is: whether sociological studies can predict or improve society

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Wright Mills once said that sociologists need to develop a sociological __________ to study how society affects individuals. Select one: a. culture b. imagination

c. method d. tool Feedback The correct answer is: imagination

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In a study, a group of 10-year-old boys are fed doughnuts every morning for a week and then weighed to see how much weight they gained. Which factor is the dependent variable? Select one: a. the doughnuts b. the boys c. the duration of a week d. the weight gained

Feedback The correct answer is: the weight gained

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Who believed that the history of society was one of class struggle? Select one:

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes a. Emile Durkheim b. Karl Marx

c. Erving Goffmann d. George Herbert Mead Feedback The correct answer is: Karl Marx

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What research method did John S. Lynd and Helen Merrell Lynd mainly use in their Middletown study? Select one: a. secondary data b. survey c. participant observation

d. experiment Feedback The correct answer is: participant observation

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Which of the following was a topic of study in early sociology? Select one: a. astrology b. economics

c. physics d. history Feedback

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes The correct answer is: economics

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Seeing patterns means that a sociologist needs to be able to: Select one: a. compare the behaviour of individuals from different societies b. compare one society to another c. identify similarities in how social groups respond to social pressure

d. compare individuals to groups Feedback The correct answer is: identify similarities in how social groups respond to social pressure

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Who coined the phrase symbolic interactionism? Select one: a. Herbert Blumer

b. Max Weber c. Lester F. Ward d. W.I. Thomas Feedback The correct answer is: Herbert Blumer

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Which of the following best describes sociology as a subject? Select one: a. the study of individual behaviour

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes b. the study of cultures c. the study of society and social interaction

d. the study of economics Feedback The correct answer is: the study of society and social interaction

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Which materials are considered secondary data? Select one: a. photos and letters given to you by another person b. books and articles written by other authors about their studies

c. information that you have gathered and now have included in your results d. responses from participants whom you both surveyed and interviewed Feedback The correct answer is: books and articles written by other authors about their studies

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Which statement illustrates value neutrality? Select one: a. Obesity in children is obviously a result of parental neglect and, therefore, schools should take a greater role to prevent it. b. In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools.

c. Merely restricting children's access to junk food at school is not enough to prevent obesity. d. Physical activity and healthy eating are a fundamental part of a child's education. Feedback

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes The correct answer is: In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools.

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A symbolic interactionist may compare social interactions to: Select one: a. behaviours b. conflicts c. human organs d. theatrical roles

Feedback The correct answer is: theatrical roles

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Which person or organization defined the concept of value neutrality? Select one: a. Institutional Review Board (IRB) b. Peter Rossi c. Canadian Sociological Association (CSA) d. Max Weber

Feedback The correct answer is: Max Weber

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What method did Andrew Ivsins use to study crack users in Victoria? Select one:

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes a. survey b. experiment c. field research

d. content analysis Feedback The correct answer is: field research

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Berger describes sociologists as concerned with: Select one: a. monumental moments in people's lives b. common everyday life events c. both a and b

d. none of the above Feedback The correct answer is: both a and b

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Which statement provides the best operational definition of "childhood obesity?" Select one: a. children who eat unhealthy foods and spend too much time watching television and playing video games b. a distressing trend that can lead to health issues including type 2 diabetes and heart disease c. body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height

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SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes The correct answer is: body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height

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Which of these theories is most likely to look at the social world on a micro-level? Select one: a. structural functionalism b. conflict theory c. positivism d. symbolic interactionism

Feedback The correct answer is: symbolic interactionism

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A measurement is considered __________ if it actually measures what it is intended to measure, according to the topic of the study. Select one: a. reliable b. sociological c. valid

d. quantitative Feedback The correct answer is: valid

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Which would a quantitative sociologists use to gather data? Select one:

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes a. a large survey

b. a literature search c. an in-depth interview d. a review of television programs Feedback The correct answer is: a large survey

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Which best describes the results of a case study? Select one: a. it produces more reliable results than other methods because of its depth b. its results are not generally applicable

c. it relies solely on secondary data analysis d. all of the above Feedback The correct answer is: its results are not generally applicable

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A sociologist defines society as a group of people who reside in a defined area, share a culture, and who: Select one: a. interact

b. work in the same industry c. speak different languages d. practise a recognized religion Feedback

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes The correct answer is: interact

SELF QUIZ 2 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

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How do schools prepare children to one day enter the workforce? Select one: a. with a standardized curriculum b. through the hidden curriculum c. by socializing them in teamwork d. all of the above

Feedback The correct answer is: all of the above

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What are some of the intended positive aspects of bureaucracies? Select one: a. Increased productivity b. Increased efficiency c. Equal treatment for all

d. All of the above Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above

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Socialization, as a sociological term, describes: Select one:

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes a. how people interact during social situations b. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

c. a person's internal mental state when in a group setting d. the difference between introverts and extroverts Feedback The correct answer is: how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

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What did Carol Gilligan believe earlier researchers into morality had overlooked? Select one: a. The justice perspective b. Sympathetic reactions to moral situations c. The perspective of females

d. How social environment affects how morality develops Feedback The correct answer is: The perspective of females

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What role do secondary groups play in society? Select one: a. They are transactional, task based, and short term, filling practical needs.

b. They provide a social network that allows people to compare themselves to others. c. The members give and receive emotional support. d. They allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and prejudices. Feedback The correct answer is: They are transactional, task based, and short term, filling practical needs.

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The Ku Klux Klan is an example of what part of culture? Select one: a. Counterculture

b. Subculture c. Multiculturalism d. Afrocentricity Feedback The correct answer is: Counterculture

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Two people who have just had a baby have turned from a __________ to a __________. Select one: a. Primary group; secondary group b. Dyad; triad c. Couple; family

d. De facto group; nuclear family Feedback The correct answer is: Dyad; triad

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The notion that people cannot feel or experience something that they do not have a word for can be explained by: Select one: a. linguistics

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes b. Sapir-Whorf

c. ethnographic imagery d. bilingualism Feedback The correct answer is: Sapir-Whorf

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In Asch's study on conformity, what contributed to the ability of subjects to resist conforming? Select one: a. A very small group of witnesses b. The presence of an ally c. The ability to keep one's answer private d. All of the above

Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above

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The existence of social norms, both formal and informal, is one of the main things that inform __________, otherwise known as a way to encourage social conformity. Select one: a. values b. sanctions c. social control

d. mores Feedback

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes The correct answer is: social control

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Which is NOT an example of a normative organization? Select one: a. A book club b. A church youth group c. A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) protest group d. A study hall

Feedback The correct answer is: A study hall

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How did nearly complete isolation as a child affect Danielle's verbal abilities? Select one: a. She could not communicate at all.

b. She never learned words, but she did learn signs. c. She could not understand much, but she could use gestures. d. She could understand and use basic language like "yes" and "no." Feedback The correct answer is: She could not communicate at all.

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An example of high culture is __________, whereas an example of popular culture would be __________. Select one:

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes a. Dostoevsky style in film; American Idol winners

b. medical marijuana; film noir c. country music; pop music d. political theory; sociological theory Feedback The correct answer is: Dostoevsky style in film; American Idol winners

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The Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011 grew to be an international movement. Supporters believe that the economic disparity between the highest economic class and the mid to lower economic classes is growing at an exponentially alarming rate. A sociologist who studies that movement by examining the interactions between members at Occupy camps would most likely use what theoretical approach? Select one: a. symbolic interactionism

b. functionalism c. conflict theory d. ethnocentrism Feedback The correct answer is: symbolic interactionism

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What theoretical perspective views society as having a system of interdependent inherently connected parts? Select one: a. sociobiology b. functionalism

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes c. conflict theory d. ethnocentrism Feedback The correct answer is: functionalism

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Which one of the following is not a way people are socialized by religion? Select one: a. People learn the material culture of their religion. b. Life stages and roles are connected to religious celebration. c. An individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith.

d. Places of worship provide a space for shared group experiences. Feedback The correct answer is: An individual's personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith.

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What is the largest difference between the functionalist, conflict, and, interactionist perspectives? Select one: a. The first two consider long-term repercussions of the group or situation, while the last one focuses on the present. b. The first two are the more common sociological perspectives, while the last one is a newer sociological model. c. The first two focus on hierarchical roles within an organization, while the last one takes a more holistic view. d. The first two address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last one examines more detailed aspects.

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SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes The correct answer is: The first two address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last one examines more detailed aspects.

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Modern-day hipsters are an example of: Select one: a. ethnocentricity b. counterculture c. subculture

d. high culture Feedback The correct answer is: subculture

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Cultural sanctions can also be viewed as ways that society: Select one: a. establishes leaders b. determines language c. regulates behaviour

d. determines laws Feedback The correct answer is: regulates behaviour

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What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology? Select one:

SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology – All Self Quizzes a. Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society. b. Psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal functions. c. Psychologists look inward to understand behaviour while sociologists look outward. d. All of the above.

Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above.

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What is a disadvantage of the McDonaldization of society? Select one: a. There is less variety of goods.

b. There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees. c. There is less competition so prices are higher. d. There are fewer jobs so unemployment increases. Feedback The correct answer is: There is less variety of goods.

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Some jobs today advertise in multinational markets and permit telecommuting in lieu of working from a primary location. This broadening of the job market and the way that jobs are performed...