Title | Solution Manual Test Bank For SOC 2020 6th Edition By Jon Witt |
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Course | Intro to Sociology |
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The primary relationships studied by sociologists are the ones between
the state and society.
corporations and society.
individuals and society. different societies.
Learning Objective: 01-01 Explain the sociological imagination and the characteristics of sociology as a discipline.
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Which of the following is an accurate description of sociology?
the systematic study of the relationship between the individual and society
the systematic study of how social relationships influence people's behavior
the systematic study of how major social institutions and individuals interact
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The sociological imagination
is the ability to construct fictional stories from events in our lives. recognizes the interdependent relationship between individuals and social forces.
focuses on the distinction between world history and world culture.
results in anomie.
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Which of the following BESTrepresents an example of a public issue?
being turned down for a job because of one's ethnicity
being charged an overdraft fee by a bank for a bounced check
being fired from a job due to chronic lateness
having to declare bankruptcy following a period of unemployment
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A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would most likely focus on
the cleanliness of the restroom facilities in the stadium.
the coach's demeanor on the sideline.
a fan who has fallen asleep during the game's fourth quarter.
the interaction among fans during the pre-game ritual of tailgate parties.
Learning Objective: 01-02 Differentiate the natural sciences, social sciences, and sociology.
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Which of the following would be an example of the use of the sociological imagination?
a study of the behavior of people listening to a religious service compared to that of people listening to a rock concert
an analysis of the United States president's power to declare war
a study of an individual's sleeping patterns
an analysis of the content of dreams and how the individual's daily life is reflected in subconscious thought
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Unemployment can be viewed as
both a private trouble and a public issue.
a public issue.
a private trouble.
neither a private trouble nor a public issue.
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The sociological imagination is an empowering tool because it
enables us to predict the outcome of elections through the analysis of historical data.
allows us to write great fictional literature with fantastic elements.
helps us to understand the perspectives of people from different social circumstances. minimizes daydreaming and other forms of procrastination.
Learning Objective: 01-01 Explain the sociological imagination and the characteristics of sociology as a discipline.
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Sociologists believe that your
family background plays a minor role in shaping who you are. position in society affects your access to resources and opportunities.
personal preferences determine your actions.
social situation determines your actions.
Learning Objective: 01-03 Explain the characteristics of sociological theory.
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The fact that it is possible to make a hamburger without having to personally complete every one of the many steps that go into making a hamburger from scratch illustrates
our independence from society.
the accessibility of cheap food in our modern society.
the health risks of fast food.
society's shared knowledge and skills.
Learning Objective: 01-02 Differentiate the natural sciences, social sciences, and sociology.
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Which of the following is/are the key component(s) of the definition of sociology?
systematic study
the individual and society
the consequences of social differences
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A condition in which members of society have differing amounts of wealth, prestige, or power is referred to as
social psychology. social inequality.
applied sociology.
pure sociology.
Learning Objective: 01-08 Employ the sociological imagination to address issues such as globalization, social inequality, race, gender, and religion.
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A body of knowledge obtained by methods based on systematic observation is called a(n)
theory.
ideal type.
science. hypothesis.
Learning Objective: 01-03 Explain the characteristics of sociological theory.
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Sociology is considered a science because sociologists
engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding.
work primarily in laboratories where all variables can be controlled with precision.
receive government funding for research projects.
construct middle-range theories to explain social behavior.
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Fields of study that explore the social features of humans and the ways in which they interact and change are considered
psychological categories.
natural sciences.
typologies.
social sciences.
Learning Objective: 01-02 Differentiate the natural sciences, social sciences, and sociology.
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Fields of study that explore the physical features of nature and the ways in which they interact and change are considered
natural sciences.
social sciences.
psychological categories.
typologies.
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A natural scientist would be likely to study
the interaction between men and women on a college campus. rock formations and composition in the Grand Canyon.
the clothing patterns of a group of people during a 100-year period.
food preparation among a tribal group in New Guinea.
Learning Objective: 01-02 Differentiate the natural sciences, social sciences, and sociology.
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A social scientist would be likely to study the
composition of a meteorite discovered in a remote area of Siberia.
newest procedure in heart transplant surgery.
possibility of life on the planet Mars.
reasons for the decreasing divorce rate in the United States.
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Which of the following would be the type of question a sociologist might ask in studying the global economic crisis that began in 2008?
How did this crisis result in the bankruptcy of a particular company? How do the positions we occupy influence our experience of the crisis?
How has this crisis affected animal populations and the environment?
How did this crisis affect people psychologically?
Learning Objective: 01-05 Distinguish macrosociology and microsociology.
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Society consists of the structure of relationships within which culture is created and shared through
regular patterns of social interaction.
negotiating systems of power.
shared economic rituals.
a common set of religious beliefs.
Learning Objective: 01-06 Summarize the characteristics of each of the three major theoretical perspectives in sociology: functionalist, conflict, and interactionist.
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One of the main tasks of sociology is to reveal levels of social
inequality.
anxiety.
insurance.
studies.
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A set of statements that seeks to explain problems, actions, or behavior is called a(n)
typology.
science.
analysis.
theory.
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Which of the following is TRUE about Auguste Comte?
He sought to establish a science that would reveal the basic "laws of society."
He thought humans could learn to understand the forces that helped society to maintain order and stability.
He thought humans could learn to understand the forces that caused society to change.
All of the answer choices are correct.
Learning Objective: 01-04 Summarize the contributions of the major figures in the history of sociology from Auguste Comte.
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Émile Durkheim's study of suicide connected suicide rates to
the extent to which people were integrated into the group life of a society.
the number of medications used to treat personal depression.
the years spent dealing with a particular personal stress.
climatic conditions (e.g., oppressive heat, heavy rain, cold winters).
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Émile Durkheim's explanation of suicide was scientific because he
developed conclusions based on systematic examination of data.
worked in a university setting.
divided suicide into four distinctive categories.
carefully studied the personalities of hundreds of suicide victims.
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Which of the following statements is an example of a sociological theory?
Social groups must have three or more members and must be interdependent.
Betting on horse races increases on sunny days.
Suicide rates are a reflection of whether people are, or are not, integrated into the group life of a society. John's suicide was probably the result of the prolonged stress he was experiencing due to his feelings about his work.
Learning Objective: 01-03 Explain the characteristics of sociological theory.
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Which of the following is TRUE about Harriet Martineau?
She introduced the significance of inequality and power into the discipline of sociology.
She believed scholars should be activists and not just commentators.
She wrote the first book on sociological methods. All of the answer choices are correct.
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Harriet Martineau argued that we could learn a lot about a culture by analyzing the ideas, themes, and images reflected in which type of cultural product?
bestselling books popular songs
television shows
All of the answer choices are correct.
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Which sociologist established Europe's first university department of sociology?
Auguste Comte
Max Weber
Émile Durkheim C. Wright Mills
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Anomie refers to a
sociological classification scheme containing two or more categories. loss of direction that is felt in a society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective.
sociological model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated.
type of suicide study that is based on the prevalence of depression within a society.
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