Sociology Quiz Paper
Question 1 of 25 1.0 Points
Prior to a formal system of education that included schools, teachers, and diplomas how was the manifest function of education accomplished? A. Through a process of acculturation. B. Through heredity and genetics. C. Children relied on instinct to develop skills needed. D. Children relied on experimentation and imitation
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the central sociological principle of education as it relates to a nation's needs? A. It is a reflection of the nation's culture and economy B. It creates a system of labeling individuals to facilitate occupation and role C. It is a formal system necessary for international recognition. …show more content…
D. It is the basis of developing a sense of national pride.
Answer Key: A
Question 3 of 25 1.0 Points
Although cooperation is a core value in Japan, Japanese students are admitted to college only on the basis of intense competition. This is an example of a[n] ________. A. cultural contradiction B. value conflict C. status inconsistency D. role ambiguity
Answer Key: A
Question 4 of 25 1.0 Points
When employers use diplomas and degrees more and more to determine who is eligible for jobs, even though the diploma or degree may be irrelevant to the actual work, it becomes a ________ society. A. fiduciary B. bifurcated C. credential D. bureaucratic
Answer Key: C
Question 5 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the process by which schools pass a society's core values from one generation to the next? A. cultural transmission of values B. social integration of education C. multiculturalism of society D. social pluralism of culture
Answer Key: A
Question 6 of 25 1.0 Points
You are taking an IQ test which will be used to determine your intelligence level. The first question asks you to identify all of the equipment you will need to play the game of shoeball. The second question asks the rules of the game. Finally, the third question asks you to explain how shoeball is scored and the number of points you need to win the game. Based on this question, what does the test demonstrate? A. It accurately measures intelligence. B. The test is valid and reliable. C. The test is totally unreliable D. It has a cultural bias in measuring intelligence.
Answer Key: D
Question 7 of 25 1.0 Points
What do studies demonstrate in regard to the level of social skills home schooled students develop? A. Home schooled students are functionally illiterate when it comes to social skills. B. Home schooled students have significant behavioral problems. C. Home schooled students are shy and timid when encountering new social situations. D. Home schooled students are equal or do better than conventional schooled students.
Answer Key: D
Question 8 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the correspondence principle? A. The social structure of schools reflects their society. B. Family structure is based on the school's structure. C. Students can learn easier through distance education. D. Large corporations control what is taught in American schools.
Answer Key: A
Question 9 of 25 1.0 Points
What did Durkheim call the common elements of everyday life? A. sanctified B. profane C. sacred D. civil
Answer Key: B
Question 10 of 25 1.0 Points
Which sociological perspective is aligned with the belief religion attaches meaning to our lives, provides emotion comfort during times of sorrow, creates a sense of solidarity with others and provides guidelines with which to direct our lives? A. the feminist perspective B. functionalism C. symbolic ineractionism D. the conflict perspective
Answer Key: B
Question 11 of 25 1.0 Points
What does incorporating religious teachings into criminal law, such as prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages before noon on Sunday, illustrate about religion? A. It provides emotional comfort. B. It is a means of social solidarity. C. It is a means of adaptation. D. It is a means of social control.
Answer Key: D
Question 12 of 25 1.0 Points
What conclusion did epidemiologist Lynda Powell and her colleagues reach after studying research articles on the effects of participation in organized religion on health? A. People who attended religious services at least once a week have 25% fewer deaths than people who do not attend church. B. The stress of conforming to church doctrine causes a 25% greater amount of deaths among dedicated church goers than non-goers. C. There is no difference in the death rates of church goers and non-church goers. D. Roman Catholics have the lowest death rates of all church goers and Baptists have the highest death rate.
Answer Key: A
Question 13 of 25 1.0 Points
Jews, Christians and Muslims all believe in one God who, as creator of the universe, is concerned about our actions and will hold us accountable for them. In this sense, Jews, Christians and Muslims all share the same ________. A. cosmology B. religion C. mythology D. ritual
Answer Key: A
Question 14 of 25 1.0 Points
Marx's notion that religion diverts the thoughts of workers to the afterlife rather than toward rebellion against their worldly oppressors is expressed by his statement ________. A. "If people believe the situation is real, it is real in the consequences." B. "The sum of the whole is no greater than the sum of the parts." C. "Religion is ... the opium of the people." D. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."
Answer Key: C
Question 15 of 25 1.0 Points
What does the "spirit of capitalism" refer to as proposed by Max Weber? A. It is a doctrine emphasizing conspicuous consumption and individual success. B. It is a new approach to work and money that emphasizes investment to make profit. C. It is a doctrine legitimating the social order and the inequalities that accompany it. D. It is a way of thinking about the supernatural and how the supernatural is a part of religion.
Answer Key: B
Question 16 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the belief that all objects in the world have spirits, some of which are dangerous? A. animism B. ecclesia C. new age religion D. evangelism
Answer Key: A
Question 17 of 25 1.0 Points
Sociologically, how would a cult be defined? A. a bizarre group with bizarre rituals B.
a new or different religion C. a subdivision of a dominant religion D. a group of people dedicated to their own needs
Answer Key: B
Question 18 of 25 1.0 Points
The perception of health varies considerably among societies of the world. The definition of what constitutes health and illness is most defined by which of the following variables? A. the culture of society B. the life expectancy of members of the society C. the life span of members of the society D. the extent of medical services within a society
Answer Key: A
Question 19 of 25 1.0 Points
Because the sociology of medicine focuses on how cultural beliefs, lifestyle and social class influence health and illness, the sociology of medicine is a[n] ________ field of sociology. A. applied B. biological C. clinical D. theoretical
Answer Key: A
Question 20 of 25 1.0 Points
The definition of health and illness varies from culture to culture and group to group. This variance in definition is most aligned with which sociological perspective? A. functionalism B. the conflict perspective C. symbolic interactionism D. the feminist
perspective
Answer Key: C
Question 21 of 25 1.0 Points
There is a major exam scheduled in today's sociology class, but Donald has a serious case of the flu. Donald's professor excused him from the exam. Donald then made an appointment with the health center, and spent the next three days in bed. This is an example of ________ in practice. A. the medicalization of deviance B. socialized medicine C. the conflict perspective D. the sick role
Answer Key: D
Question 22 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the relationship between industrialization and life expectancy? A. It is an indirect relationship B. It is a direct relationship C. It is a null relationship D. It is a spurious relationship
Answer Key: B
Question 23 of 25 1.0 Points
Of the following statements, which one is least accurate as it pertains to the professionalization of health care in the United States? A. Prior to 1800 virtually anyone could be a physician by simply proclaiming themselves as one. B. There were more medical schools in the United States in the 1800s than in the early 1900s. C. Prior to 1900 medical training was brief and did not even require a high school diploma. D. When medicine became a profession, it immediately increased the availability of health care by licensing more doctors
Answer Key: D
Question 24 of 25 1.0 Points
Which of the following examples would best illustrate the functionalist perspective of the medicalization of society? A. Wrinkles are seen as a sign of the natural aging process B. The medicalization of acne, baldness, and weight gain broadens the customer base of the medical establishment. C. Medicalization reflects the growing power of the medical establishment. D. Medicalization increases the profit of physicians.
Answer Key: B
Question 25 of 25 1.0 Points
In the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, what did the medical staff at Tuskegee University do? A. They provided low cost care for men infected with venereal disease during World War II B. They discovered a new strain of syphilis, but did not report it to the Center for Disease Control C. They used unauthorized, experimental treatments for syphilis. D. They let men diagnosed with syphilis go untreated so they could follow the disease.
Answer Key: D
Prior to a formal system of education that included schools, teachers, and diplomas how was the manifest function of education accomplished? A. Through a process of acculturation. B. Through heredity and genetics. C. Children relied on instinct to develop skills needed. D. Children relied on experimentation and imitation
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the central sociological principle of education as it relates to a nation's needs? A. It is a reflection of the nation's culture and economy B. It creates a system of labeling individuals to facilitate occupation and role C. It is a formal system necessary for international recognition. …show more content…
D. It is the basis of developing a sense of national pride.
Answer Key: A
Question 3 of 25 1.0 Points
Although cooperation is a core value in Japan, Japanese students are admitted to college only on the basis of intense competition. This is an example of a[n] ________. A. cultural contradiction B. value conflict C. status inconsistency D. role ambiguity
Answer Key: A
Question 4 of 25 1.0 Points
When employers use diplomas and degrees more and more to determine who is eligible for jobs, even though the diploma or degree may be irrelevant to the actual work, it becomes a ________ society. A. fiduciary B. bifurcated C. credential D. bureaucratic
Answer Key: C
Question 5 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the process by which schools pass a society's core values from one generation to the next? A. cultural transmission of values B. social integration of education C. multiculturalism of society D. social pluralism of culture
Answer Key: A
Question 6 of 25 1.0 Points
You are taking an IQ test which will be used to determine your intelligence level. The first question asks you to identify all of the equipment you will need to play the game of shoeball. The second question asks the rules of the game. Finally, the third question asks you to explain how shoeball is scored and the number of points you need to win the game. Based on this question, what does the test demonstrate? A. It accurately measures intelligence. B. The test is valid and reliable. C. The test is totally unreliable D. It has a cultural bias in measuring intelligence.
Answer Key: D
Question 7 of 25 1.0 Points
What do studies demonstrate in regard to the level of social skills home schooled students develop? A. Home schooled students are functionally illiterate when it comes to social skills. B. Home schooled students have significant behavioral problems. C. Home schooled students are shy and timid when encountering new social situations. D. Home schooled students are equal or do better than conventional schooled students.
Answer Key: D
Question 8 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the correspondence principle? A. The social structure of schools reflects their society. B. Family structure is based on the school's structure. C. Students can learn easier through distance education. D. Large corporations control what is taught in American schools.
Answer Key: A
Question 9 of 25 1.0 Points
What did Durkheim call the common elements of everyday life? A. sanctified B. profane C. sacred D. civil
Answer Key: B
Question 10 of 25 1.0 Points
Which sociological perspective is aligned with the belief religion attaches meaning to our lives, provides emotion comfort during times of sorrow, creates a sense of solidarity with others and provides guidelines with which to direct our lives? A. the feminist perspective B. functionalism C. symbolic ineractionism D. the conflict perspective
Answer Key: B
Question 11 of 25 1.0 Points
What does incorporating religious teachings into criminal law, such as prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages before noon on Sunday, illustrate about religion? A. It provides emotional comfort. B. It is a means of social solidarity. C. It is a means of adaptation. D. It is a means of social control.
Answer Key: D
Question 12 of 25 1.0 Points
What conclusion did epidemiologist Lynda Powell and her colleagues reach after studying research articles on the effects of participation in organized religion on health? A. People who attended religious services at least once a week have 25% fewer deaths than people who do not attend church. B. The stress of conforming to church doctrine causes a 25% greater amount of deaths among dedicated church goers than non-goers. C. There is no difference in the death rates of church goers and non-church goers. D. Roman Catholics have the lowest death rates of all church goers and Baptists have the highest death rate.
Answer Key: A
Question 13 of 25 1.0 Points
Jews, Christians and Muslims all believe in one God who, as creator of the universe, is concerned about our actions and will hold us accountable for them. In this sense, Jews, Christians and Muslims all share the same ________. A. cosmology B. religion C. mythology D. ritual
Answer Key: A
Question 14 of 25 1.0 Points
Marx's notion that religion diverts the thoughts of workers to the afterlife rather than toward rebellion against their worldly oppressors is expressed by his statement ________. A. "If people believe the situation is real, it is real in the consequences." B. "The sum of the whole is no greater than the sum of the parts." C. "Religion is ... the opium of the people." D. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."
Answer Key: C
Question 15 of 25 1.0 Points
What does the "spirit of capitalism" refer to as proposed by Max Weber? A. It is a doctrine emphasizing conspicuous consumption and individual success. B. It is a new approach to work and money that emphasizes investment to make profit. C. It is a doctrine legitimating the social order and the inequalities that accompany it. D. It is a way of thinking about the supernatural and how the supernatural is a part of religion.
Answer Key: B
Question 16 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the belief that all objects in the world have spirits, some of which are dangerous? A. animism B. ecclesia C. new age religion D. evangelism
Answer Key: A
Question 17 of 25 1.0 Points
Sociologically, how would a cult be defined? A. a bizarre group with bizarre rituals B.
a new or different religion C. a subdivision of a dominant religion D. a group of people dedicated to their own needs
Answer Key: B
Question 18 of 25 1.0 Points
The perception of health varies considerably among societies of the world. The definition of what constitutes health and illness is most defined by which of the following variables? A. the culture of society B. the life expectancy of members of the society C. the life span of members of the society D. the extent of medical services within a society
Answer Key: A
Question 19 of 25 1.0 Points
Because the sociology of medicine focuses on how cultural beliefs, lifestyle and social class influence health and illness, the sociology of medicine is a[n] ________ field of sociology. A. applied B. biological C. clinical D. theoretical
Answer Key: A
Question 20 of 25 1.0 Points
The definition of health and illness varies from culture to culture and group to group. This variance in definition is most aligned with which sociological perspective? A. functionalism B. the conflict perspective C. symbolic interactionism D. the feminist
perspective
Answer Key: C
Question 21 of 25 1.0 Points
There is a major exam scheduled in today's sociology class, but Donald has a serious case of the flu. Donald's professor excused him from the exam. Donald then made an appointment with the health center, and spent the next three days in bed. This is an example of ________ in practice. A. the medicalization of deviance B. socialized medicine C. the conflict perspective D. the sick role
Answer Key: D
Question 22 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the relationship between industrialization and life expectancy? A. It is an indirect relationship B. It is a direct relationship C. It is a null relationship D. It is a spurious relationship
Answer Key: B
Question 23 of 25 1.0 Points
Of the following statements, which one is least accurate as it pertains to the professionalization of health care in the United States? A. Prior to 1800 virtually anyone could be a physician by simply proclaiming themselves as one. B. There were more medical schools in the United States in the 1800s than in the early 1900s. C. Prior to 1900 medical training was brief and did not even require a high school diploma. D. When medicine became a profession, it immediately increased the availability of health care by licensing more doctors
Answer Key: D
Question 24 of 25 1.0 Points
Which of the following examples would best illustrate the functionalist perspective of the medicalization of society? A. Wrinkles are seen as a sign of the natural aging process B. The medicalization of acne, baldness, and weight gain broadens the customer base of the medical establishment. C. Medicalization reflects the growing power of the medical establishment. D. Medicalization increases the profit of physicians.
Answer Key: B
Question 25 of 25 1.0 Points
In the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, what did the medical staff at Tuskegee University do? A. They provided low cost care for men infected with venereal disease during World War II B. They discovered a new strain of syphilis, but did not report it to the Center for Disease Control C. They used unauthorized, experimental treatments for syphilis. D. They let men diagnosed with syphilis go untreated so they could follow the disease.
Answer Key: D