Soc 101 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2020 » Chapter 18 to 19 iRAT

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Question #1
Which of the following best defines the term commodity?
A.   A physical object we find, grow, or make to meet our needs and those of others.
B.   An economic system which adheres to the principles of socialism. 
C.   A benefit given to those who participate in the capitalistic market. 
D.   An activity that benefits people, such as health care, education, and entertainment. 
Question #2
Jin is a conflict theorist sociologist. Which of the following statements about Occupy Wall Street would most align with Jin’s sociological perspective?
A.   Occupy Wall Street is dangerous; large crowds in these environments heighten the risk for sexual abuse and gender discrimination.          
B.   Occupy Wall Street is a waste of time; our capitalistic economy is keeping our nation healthy, and is designed for maximum efficiency.
C.   Occupy Wall Street is positive; our capitalist economy is only making social inequality grow larger.
D.   Occupy Wall Street is a threat; with so many angry people gathered in one place, horrible violence will surely break out. 
Question #3
Émile Durkheim described mechanical solidarity as:
A.   A form of social cohesion that arises out of the mutual interdependence created by the specialization of work.
B.   A form of socialism under which individuals and cooperative groups exchange products with one another on the basis of mutually satisfactory contracts.
C.   A form of social cohesion that comes from sharing similar work, education, and religion, as might be found in simpler societies
D.   An economic policy based on national policies of accumulating silver and gold by controlling markets with colonies and other countries through taxes and customs charges.
E.   A practice where jobs are contracted to an outside source, often in another country.
Question #4
Which of the following is an example of convergence theory in action?
A.   The suburbs of Paris became crime-infested after wealthier citizens moved into the city, pushing the lower classes out of their homes.
B.   Following the decline of the automotive industry, Detroit became a bankrupt city with large unemployment.
C.   Germany rebuilt its economy after World War II, creating more job opportunities and prosperity for its citizens.
D.   Washington DC has become a city to which many young people flock because of its low unemployment rate and job opportunities. 
Question #5
Sheryl was diagnosed with bipolarity when she was a teenager. She’s hesitant to tell her friends, and tries her best to hide her diagnosis from her coaches, teachers, and employers, since she’s seen other people with the illness be discriminated against on account of it. Bipolarity is an example of a(n):
A.   Untreatable illness
B.   Withdrawn illness
C.   Contested illness
D.   Stigmatized illness
Question #6
Until 1973 homosexuality was considered a psychological disorder American Psychological Association. Which sociological perspective would be most concerned with why this was considered an illness, and what effect that diagnosis had on society?
A.   Functionalist 
B.   Exchange theory
C.   Feminist 
D.   Symbolic interactionist
Question #7
Drake lives in Great Britain, where the British government owns and operates the country’s health care system. This is an example of ____:
A.   Public and private healthcare
B.   Socialized medicine
C.   Limited healthcare
D.   Private healthcare
E.   Individual mandates 
Question #8
Shane believes that the commodification of health has created a large number of problems within the United States. From which sociological perspective does this come from?
A.   Functionalist 
B.   Feminist 
C.   Conflict theory
D.   Symbolic interactionist 
Question #9
Which of the following best defines the concept of “The Sick Role”?
A.   The pattern of expectations that define appropriate behavior for the sick and for those who take care of them
B.   The social sanctions faced by a person who claims to be sick for too long
C.   The discriminatory practices used by corporations when an employee takes sick leave
D.   An illnesses that is questioned or considered questionable by some medical professionals

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