Sociology 001 - Introduction to Sociology » Spring 2022 » Quiz 1 Chapters 1-4

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Question #1
Sociology is defined as the:
A.   Theoretical examination of life’s origins.
B.   Quantitative analysis of social transgressions.
C.   Systematic study of society and social interaction.
D.   Qualitative analysis of human phenomenon.
Question #2
Alona is examining the impact of the 2011 Penn State scandal on student morale and school spirit by distributing number-scaled surveys in her Introduction to Sociology class. Alona is employing a _____ research method.
A.   Quantitative
B.   Qualitative
C.   Pathos
D.   Logos
Question #3
Eleanor is researching the effect social media has on worldwide political awareness and revolution. Felix is examining the effect World of Warcraft has on the romantic relationships of middle-aged men in his metro area. Eleanor’s analysis is _____, while Felix’s analysis is _____.
A.   Micro-level; macro-level
B.   They are both macro-level.
C.   They are both micro-level.
D.   Macro-level; micro-level
Question #4
_____ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society.
A.   Symbolic Interactionists
B.   Structural Functionalists
C.   Social Individualists
D.   Conflict Theorists
Question #5
Qualitative sociology can be defined as:
A.   In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data.
B.   Virtual interactivity, online polls, and online gaming.
C.   Door to door sales pitches, cold calls, and press conferences.
D.   Statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants.
Question #6
Alexis wants to research the 1960’s feminist movement. She reads articles from the time period, watches documentaries, reads scholarly journals on the topic, and interviews influential women from the movement. What kind of research method is Alexis using?
A.   Surveys
B.   Secondary data analysis
C.   Experiments
D.   Ethnography
Question #7
Thomas wants to better understand the trends in literacy rates in Baltimore city over the past 50 years using Baltimore city data. What type of research should Thomas conduct?
A.   Field research
B.   A survey
C.   Secondary data analysis
D.   An experiment
Question #8
In order to better understand the sorority pledging process at her university for her sociology thesis, Carmen pledges with a popular sorority. This is an example of _____.
A.   Literature review
B.   Secondary data analysis
C.   Participant observation
D.   Dependent variables
Question #9
A cultural universal is:
A.   A written document outlining appropriate behavior.
B.   The ideas, attitudes and beliefs of a particular society.
C.   An object or a belonging of a group.
D.   A pattern or trait common to all societies.
Question #10
Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?
A.   Joseph protesting the Running of the Bulls while visiting Pamplona.
B.   Ingrid becoming upset over the course language used in the Australian Outback.
C.   Helena putting aside her vegetarianism to eat meals with the local tribe she is studying.
D.   Andy marrying a woman who does not practice his religion, though his parents disprove.
Question #11
Angelica visits Thailand with her family. When she wears short-shorts and tank tops while visiting a series of temples during her first week, she is met with hostility from the locals. She feels she no longer knows how to behave or interact with those outside her family. Angelica is experiencing _____.
A.   Culture shock
B.   Xenocentricism
C.   Material culture
D.   Cultural imperialism
Question #12
The term values can be defined as:
A.   The tenets or convictions that people hold to be true.
B.   Federal laws and regulations.
C.   A culture’s standard for discerning what’s good and just in society.
D.   Scripture found within the Bible.
Question #13
In the early 2000’s, The L Word and Queer as Folk debuted on Showtime. Both shows depicted the lives of members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community, thus giving viewers a glimpse into a ¬¬______.
A.   Subculture
B.   Formal Sanction
C.   Social relativism
D.   More
Question #14
Which of the following is NOT an example of self-fulfilling prophecy?
A.   Charlotte is an intelligent teenager, but told by her step-sisters and cousins that she’s destined to a life of poverty and failure. Charlotte begins to do poorly in school, and eventually drops out.
B.   Morgan overhears a professor predicting the economic recession will prevent entry-level graduates from finding gainful employment. Morgan goes on interviews but doesn’t bother preparing, convinced it’s a waste of time. Morgan appears unprofessional and is not hired.
C.   Though encouraged by his parents to audition for Julliard, Jose believes he isn’t good enough to attend. After his audition, he expresses this reluctance to the admissions committee. They don’t admit him due to his lack of certainty.
D.   Kevin sprained his ankle a month before a marathon. Though his trainer advises him not to participate, Kevin runs the marathon and places third.
Question #15
Functionalist Émile Durkheim viewed society as:
A.   An even playing field composed of the educated and uneducated
B.   The product of class struggle, requiring social revolutions to correct rampant class inequality
C.   Split between two classes categorized by education, kinship, and religion
D.   An organism in which each portion plays a vital role in keeping the organism stable and healthy
Question #16
Alienation is defined by the text as:
A.   The condition in which the individual is isolated and divorced from his or her society, work, or sense of self.
B.   The strength of ties that people have to their social groups, was a key factor in social life
C.   Social forces considered real which exist outside the individual.
D.   The act of defying social norms in favor of group unity
Question #17
Which of the following is an example of role conflict?
A.   Becca returns to work after giving birth to her daughter, finding it difficult to act as mother, wife, and executive.
B.   Derek attends law school and becomes a lawyer, though he dreams of one day becoming the next John Grisham.
C.   Alex takes a sabbatical from his job as a professor of Molecular Biology to raise his two young children.
D.   Krista lands a role on Days of Our Lives and begins receiving fan mail from fans across the country.
Question #18
Charles Cooley’s concept of the looking-glass self hypothesizes that:
A.   People base their images on how they think other people see them.
B.   Personal identity isn’t influenced by outside social forces.
C.   The media encourages society to base their appearances on visible public figures.
D.   Self-esteem is directly correlated with body image.
Question #19
Engagement/Participation (in online activities) is critical to a student’s success in this class.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #20
Students may engage in online workshops to earn extra credit in this class.
A.   False
B.   True

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