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SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 Question 1 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00

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What is the relationship, if any, between people who cohabitate and then get married, and those people who wait to live together after they marry? Select one: a. Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage.

b. Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly lower divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage. c. Cohabitating, unmarried partners have the exact same divorce rate as the people who don't cohabitate until marriage. d. It does not matter because divorce occurs when two people are incompatible and does not depend on how long people have lived with each other. Feedback The correct answer is: Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage.

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Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society - but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group. Which sociological perspective is Cedric's uncle coming from? Select one: a. Functionalism

b. Conflict theory c. Feminism d. Symbolic interactionism Feedback The correct answer is: Functionalism

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Which statement explains why Immanuel Wallerstein's classification is preferred by sociologists? Select one: a. Wallerstein's classification uses neutral terms that allow his classification of nations to be less biased and appear less ethnocentric.

b. Wallerstein's classification uses the United States as a point of comparison so that people can understand what he is saying. c. The former Cold War era classifications are outdated and no longer accurately show the economic state of individual nations. d. Wallerstein's classification is based more on sociological data than economic data, and because of that, applies to the field of sociology better than the Cold War era classification. Feedback The correct answer is: Wallerstein's classification uses neutral terms that allow his classification of nations to be less biased and appear less ethnocentric.

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Which trend has the World Bank seen in its study of poverty in low-income nations? Select one: a. Equal numbers of men and women live in poverty. b. More men live in poverty than women. c. More women live in poverty than men.

d. Children can avoid living in poverty if they live with their fathers. Feedback The correct answer is: More women live in poverty than men.

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When Maria married John, she moved to John's house which was adjacent to his parent's house. Her mother-in-law was always over giving Maria advice on everything from decorating to icing cakes. Maria lives in a:

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 Select one: a. Matridistant residence b. Patridistant residence c. Matrilocal residence d. Patrilocal residence

Feedback The correct answer is: Patrilocal residence

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What is a negative risk of media globalization? Select one: a. Social media spreading awareness about social causes. b. Accessible technology being made available to remote societies. c. The spread of computer literacy. d. Governments censoring information for their benefit.

Feedback The correct answer is: Governments censoring information for their benefit.

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What is the purpose of queer theory? Select one: a. To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality.

b. To determine whether sexual orientation is a product of nature or nurture. c. To examine the genetic differences between the heterosexual population and homosexual population. d. To purpose a series of federal laws that will put an end to many social inequalities.

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 Feedback The correct answer is: To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality.

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The term "segregation" is defined in the text as: Select one: a. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. b. The deliberate annihilation of a targeted, usually subordinate, group. c. The integration of diverse cultural concepts into a public school curriculum. d. The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

Feedback The correct answer is: The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

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Which position describes Karl Marx's view of religion and society? Select one: a. Religion was the key to uniting the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat. b. Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class.

c. Religion inspired the Proletariat to work harder while under the rule of the Bourgeoisie. d. Religion was something only the Bourgeoisie had time to contemplate. Feedback The correct answer is: Religion simply kept the Proletariat in their low social class.

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SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is: Select one: a. Based only on geographic regions b. No longer in existence c. A product of the media d. Not biologically identifiable

Feedback The correct answer is: Not biologically identifiable

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Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture? Select one: a. Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.

b. Families almost never reinforce the values of the society in which they live, and thus can bring about change without much effort. c. Families are so isolated from society at large that they become tiny independent societies. d. Families tend to be apathetic towards culture whereas young unmarried people reinforce social rituals and ideologies. Feedback The correct answer is: Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a particular culture to other members of the family.

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The concept hidden curriculum can be defined as: Select one:

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 a. A type of nonacademic knowledge that one learns through informal learning and cultural transmission.

b. The course objectives teachers incorporate into their syllabi after the semester has started. c. The emphasis on certificates or degrees to show that a person has a certain skill, has attained a certain level of education, or has met certain job qualifications. d. The unexpected subjects students take an interest in after being exposed to experts in the field. Feedback The correct answer is: A type of nonacademic knowledge that one learns through informal learning and cultural transmission.

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Which statement would you find in the analysis of poverty by Neckerman and Torche? Select one: a. People will take advantage of social welfare programs if you do not watch them carefully. b. People live in poverty because they are lazy and lack meaningful work. c. Once poverty has entered an geographic location, it is very difficult to get rid of.

d. People living in poverty enjoy living in poverty. Feedback The correct answer is: Once poverty has entered an geographic location, it is very difficult to get rid of.

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The term "sorting" can be defined as: Select one: a. A formalized system that places students on "tracks" (advanced, low achievers) that perpetuate inequalities. b. The process by which students are allowed to choose their own classes based on interest. c. Classifying students based on academic merit or potential.

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 d. The use of education to improve one's social standing. Feedback The correct answer is: Classifying students based on academic merit or potential.

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Some believe that religion is important because it adds meaning to people's lives and provides answers to difficult questions. A sociologist following which theory would agree with this statement? Select one: a. A structural functionalist

b. A conflict theorist c. A symbolic interactionist d. A feminist Feedback The correct answer is: A structural functionalist

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Which of the following is an example of convergence theory in action? Select one: a. Germany rebuilt its economy after World War II, creating more job opportunities and prosperity for its citizens.

b. Following the decline of the automotive industry, Detroit became a bankrupt city with large unemployment. c. The suburbs of Paris became crime-infested after wealthier citizens moved into the city, pushing the lower classes out of their homes. d. Washington DC has become a city to which many young people flock because of its low unemployment rate and job opportunities. Feedback

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 The correct answer is: Germany rebuilt its economy after World War II, creating more job opportunities and prosperity for its citizens.

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Which number does the World Bank use to determine the status and classification of each nation? Select one: a. Gross National Income

b. Gross Domestic Product c. Purchasing Power Parity d. Organization for Economic and Cooperative Development data Feedback The correct answer is: Gross National Income

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The term "cyberfeminism" is defined by the text as: Select one: a. The application to and promotion of feminism online.

b. The removal of feminist social activism from the physical world to the online world. c. The threat of sexism overtaking internet message boards. d. The growing number of young girls who are becoming addicted to World of Warcraft. Feedback The correct answer is: The application to and promotion of feminism online.

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Which of the following is an example of racial steering? Select one:

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 a. Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and nonwhite clients to others.

b. The Trail of Tears, when the United States government forced Native Americans to permanently leave their homes and territory. c. Kiki being told she'll be bad at math because she is a girl. d. Jose's parents not allowing him to date Martha because she is of a different race. Feedback The correct answer is: Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others.

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On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news. For decades people have disagreeing over the constitutionality of prayer in schools. This controversy is a great example of the tension between: Select one: a. Church and State

b. State law and Federal law c. Social classes d. Different religions Feedback The correct answer is: Church and State

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What is one reason unemployment statistics are unreliable? Select one: a. Those surveyed frequently lie about their employment status. b. The statistics include only those who are currently looking for work.

c. The government only surveys those who have been out of work for a year or more.

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 d. Different states define unemployment in different ways. Feedback The correct answer is: The statistics include only those who are currently looking for work.

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Which two words did Emile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and nonreligious objects? Select one: a. Sacred; profane

b. Unclean; holy c. Secular; religious d. Ordinary; sanctified Feedback The correct answer is: Sacred; profane

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During what time period did economies begin to develop globally? Select one: a. The Industrial Revolution b. The Post-Industrial Revolution c. The Agricultural Revolution

d. The Information Age Feedback The correct answer is: The Agricultural Revolution

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SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 Which of the following is an example of polarization? Select one: a. The job market is increasing in the lowest economic levels, and is increasing in the highest economic levels.

b. A professional career is guaranteed after earning a college degree. c. Unemployment is down for those with PhDs and those without a high school education. d. The recession has encouraged many workers to earn their associate degrees. Feedback The correct answer is: The job market is increasing in the lowest economic levels, and is increasing in the highest economic levels.

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Which of the following contributes to the myths surrounding male and female learning abilities in the classroom? Select one: a. Praising males for right answers more often than praising females. b. Giving males more opportunity to expand on their ideas. c. Placing males and females in competition with each other. d. All of the above.

Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above.

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The term "sexual orientation" can be defined as: Select one: a. A term that refers to individuals who identify with the behaviors and characteristics that are opposite of their biological sex. b. A phase which a person outgrows before entering heterosexuality.

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 c. A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex.

d. A person's biological gender. Feedback The correct answer is: A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex.

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What is the first agent of socialization? Select one: a. The law b. Family

c. Friends d. School Feedback The correct answer is: Family

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The term "sexuality" is defined by the text as: Select one: a. An individual's sense of being either masculine or feminine. b. The repressed sexual inclinations of society as a whole. c. An individual's biological gender. d. A person's capacity for sexual feelings.

Feedback The correct answer is: A person's capacity for sexual feelings.

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Many of the world's most powerful corporations have headquarters in New York City, which hosts endless influential events, and offers an advanced transportation infrastructure. New York City is a __________ city. Select one: a. Declining b. Global

c. Recession-Proof d. Corrupt Feedback The correct answer is: Global

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Jenny is given a doll for 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck. This is an example of gender: Select one: a. Bending b. Indifference c. Socialization

d. Stratification Feedback The correct answer is: Socialization

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Which of the following best defines the term "commodity?" Select one:

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 a. A physical object we find, grow, or make to meet our needs and those of others.

b. An activity that benefits people, such as health care, education, and entertainment. c. An economic system which adheres to the principles of socialism. d. A benefit given to those who participate in the capitalist market. Feedback The correct answer is: A physical object we find, grow, or make to meet our needs and those of others.

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Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves. Max's perspective is: Select one: a. Functionalist b. Conflict theorist c. Feminist d. Symbolic interactionist

Feedback The correct answer is: Symbolic interactionist

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Which of the following is not an example of underemployment? Select one: a. After college graduation, Marcus could only find work part-time as a bartender. b. After his wife gave birth to twins, Jerry quit his job to help raise them.

c. Following the recession, Ellen lost her fulltime job as a PR assistant and found part-time work as a cosmetic sales associate.

SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology – Graded Quiz 6 d. When John's sales job is outsourced he's forced to take work as a janitor to pay off his student loans. Feedback The correct answer is: After his wife gave birth to twins, Jerry quit his job to help raise them.

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To make students more competitive in the work force and for graduate school, college professors are beginning to lower the standard for student grades (i.e. what was once considered a B, is now considered an A). This is known as: Select one: a. GPA debt b. Systematic grading c. Academic bribing d. Grade inflation

Feedback The correct answer is: Grade inflation

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Which sociologist studied how cultural capital helps an individual navigate their culture? Select one: a. Max Weber b. Karl Marx c. Emile Durkheim d. Pierre Bourdieu

Feedback The correct answer is: Pierre Bourdieu...