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Final Exam Review Game Advanced Sociology
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1
Name the elf!
Larry
Buddy the Elf
Henry
Justin Bieber
2
Which of the following best describes the Girl Effect?
Women in many parts of the world are an untapped resource
Women around the world are marginalized
All of the above
Women around the world have reached their full potential
3
Cultural universals exists because...
All people have the same basic needs
Every culture is the same
Language creates culture
Because we are becoming more connected
4
__ is the process by which the world becomes more controlled by social structure & efficiency
Rationalization
Capitalism
Commercialization
Communism
5
My husband and I got Jacob a toy train and monster truck for Christmas. This is an example of
Gender Socialization
Role Playing
Self Concept
Sexual Orientation
6
Why are Saudi women frustrated by American obsession with their attire and inability to drive?
Women drive anyway
They believe American women are oppressed by over sexuality
Driving & dress hide the real problems
7
Suzy works at Subway. Which type of social interaction best describes her job?
Competition
Arbitration
Exchange/Exchange Theory
Conflict
8
I saw Mommy kissing Santa clause...
Underneath the mistletoe
Underneath the Christmas Tree
Out in the street
Underneath the Advent Wreath
9
Sociologists have a difficult time studying terrorism because...
All of the above
Terrorist operate in different countries
They are clandestine groups that receive little press
Terrorist are irrational actors
10
Sweden's laws have been successful in preventing prostitution. Why?
Prostitution is illegal in Sweden
It treats the prostitute as a secondary deviant
It treats men as secondary deviants and punishes them
By putting women in jail it cuts down on recidivism
11
Def. ___ tells us that society is not stagnant, but constantly changing.
Social Dynamics
Social Statics
None of the above
Social Statistics
12
What color is Rudolph's nose?
Red
Blue
Green
Orange
13
Elvis will have a ____ Christmas without you.
Blue
Somber
Happy
Pink
14
Half the Sky
focuses on which aspects of gender socialization?
Many women are marginalized beginning at birth
All of the above
Social Inequalities
Women are often seen as less valuable than men
15
My family is part of __, while many of my colleague are part of my __.
Secondary Group; Primary Group
Primary Group; Reference Group
Reference Group; Secondary Group
Primary Group; Secondary Group
16
__ is the act of studying a different culture in an objective manner.
Discrimination
Ethnocentrism
Racism
Cultural Relativism
17
Which of the following statements best describes the American dream (in theory)?
Upward mobility is possible for a limited few
We are able to control our destiny and social mobility
Everyone who lives in America is a millionaire
Life is impossible with an education
18
A young lady steals a shirt from Target. She is caught, goes to court & never does it again.
Secondary Deviance
Primary Deviance
Rebellion
Innovation
19
Durkheim believed that individuals are products of their environment. Why?
All of the above
Society is devoid of norms and values
Society limits human potential, not intellectual ability
Sociology is not a science
20
Which famous Christmas movie does Cindy Lou Who star in?
Jingle All the Way
Christmas wit the Kranks
White Christmas
The Grinch
21
Despite the improving status of women in China, many issues still exists today. Examples -
City life for women in China is much more progressive
Despite economic & cultural changes women are undervalued
116 boys are born for every 100 girls
All of the above
22
In 1996 stores could not keep this toy in stock.
Tickle Me Elmo
Sleep and Snore Elmo
My Buddy Elmo
Justin Bieber's Elmo
23
Rockin' around the ___ at the Christmas party hop!
Mistletoe
Snowman
Justin Bieber
Christmas Tree
24
The Post Modern Per. believes that all the social sciences are related.
True
False
25
According to
Half the Sky
India's economy has struggled in comparison to China. Why?
China employs and educates more women in meaningful jobs
China forces women to work in sweatshops
Women in India work only with their husbands permission
There are less schools for girls in China
26
Harriet Martineus work focused on:
All of the above
The effect industrialization had on families
None of the above
Society would improve with gender equality
27
What is the greatest factor in determining whether you will commit a crime?
Social Class
Race
Gender
Age
28
Socioeconomic status affects....
Your social class
None of the above
All of the above
Your life chances
29
According to conflict perspective culture provides us with three basic needs.
Non-example
Shelter
Family
Faith
Video Games
30
Functionalist theorist believe that societies are formed to meet individuals basic needs.
False
True
31
Which department store created Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer?
Macy's
Montgomery Ward
Barney's
Bloomingdales
32
The feminist approach is part of conflict theory because...
Women make more money then men
Women struggle for gender equality
We live in a matriarchal society
Women should hate men
33
August Comte made which of the following contributions to sociology?
None of the above
All of the above
Is considered the founder of sociology
Coined the term sociology
34
What were Frosty the Snowman's eyes made out of?
Carrots
M&Ms
Coal
Buttons
35
__ is a socially constructed idea that divides people based on physical char.
Ethnicity
Race
Social Darwanism
36
Whom of the following is not one of Santa's Reindeer?
Dancer
Donner
Valentine
Prancer
37
Which of the following is a cause/example of downward mobility?
Any change in social class
The son of a McDonald's employee becomes a physician
Moving jobs
A result of illness or divorce
38
How many candles are on an Advent wreath?
5
4
7
6
39
In
Half the Sky
the Indian boarder guard largely ignored human trafficking. Why?
Human trafficking & prostitution keep the good girls safe
He was more concerned with intellectual property theft
Young boys need prostitutes before marriage
All of the above
40
___ is the most important element in forming culture.
Climate
Money
Media
Language
41
Sandy has been arrested twice for stealing sunglasses from Von Maur.
Best Term -
Criminal Justice System
Retribution
Recidivism
Secondary Deviance
42
T'was the night before Christmas/All through the house/ Not a create was stirring/
Santa was on the loose
Justin Bieber was riding a moose
Not even a mouse
No one was in the house
43
__ is a position or role you occupy within a society or a group.
Social class
Anomie
Life chances
Status
44
Which of the following is the best example of anomie?
Studying hard for a test and getting a F
All of the above
Training hard for a marathon and improving your time
Programming your physics formulas into your calculator
45
Poverty is a relative measure because the standard of living varies between cultures.
False
True
46
Which of the following best describes the difference between subculture and counter cultures?
Countercultures are trendsetters in the majority culture
Subcultures only damage society
Countercultures accept the ideas of a subculture
Subculture doesn't reject the belief of the majority culture
47
Which of the following is the best example of how children learn gender roles?
Boys are naturally more athletic than girls
Patriarchies tell us girls are more important than boys
Girls are born loving pink & boys are born loving football
We learn roles through a life long process of socialization
48
___ is a set of statistics compiled by local law enforcement and the FBI.
Uniform Crime Report
You too can take a bit out of crime!
Crime Rate
National Crime Statistics Report
49
Conflict perspective is best exemplified by....
All of the above
Striving to be the teacher's pet
Working overtime so you can pay your rent
Riots after Hurricane Katrina
50
When someone joins a new religious group they often experience re-socialization.
Non-example
New religions often have different codes of conduct
New religions require you to develop new beliefs
This only happens in cults
You are required to change you old behavior and habits
51
Why can theories that explain deviance in men
not
be used to understand deviance in women?
Men & women commit crimes for different reasons
Men commit crimes at a higher rate than women
Men and women are segregated in prison systems
Men commit more violent crimes
52
Symb. Inter. states that material items take on a meaning of their own.
Best example.
$$$ - because it has such a strong cultural meaning
All of the above
Cell phones because they are a status symbol
French fries - US obsession with fast food
53
Theor. Per. - Social stratification is a result of competition over resources.
Conflict Theory
Functionalist theory
Post Modern Per.
Symbolic Interactionism
54
Social structure provides with all of the following
except:
Roles
Conflict Theory
Social Rules
Social structure forms culture
55
Conflict theory is evident in society through conspicuous consumption. Observable
except...
The type car you drive
The brand of shoes you are wearing
The type cell phone you own
Your uniform
56
Which of the following best fits with conflict theory?
Deviance is learned through conformity
Deviance can help to create positive changes in society
Deviance is how individuals struggle for power
Women often commit crimes of desperation
57
What magical item brought Frosty the Snowman to life?
A hat
Justin Bieber's Jeggings
A scarf
A sweater
58
Which theoretical perspective would argue that culture stabilizes society?
Postmodern Perspective
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Functionalist Theory
59
Aunts, uncles, cousins, and your crazy Uncle Chuck all belong too..
Nuclear Family
Bieleber Nation
Extended Family
Big Blue Nation
60
___ is the belief that your own culture is superior to others.
Ethnocentrism
Discrimination
Cultural Relativism
Racism
61
What is the hot Christmas toy this year?
Tomagotchi
The Paw Patroller
Furbies
Hatchimals
62
According 2 functionalist per. soc. develops a social consensus because...
Everyone does what is right
It helps cities to develop laws
It creates norms and allows social institutions to exists
Justin Bieber is from Canada
63
How do you say Merry Christmas in French?
Feliz Navidad
Wesołych Świąt
joyeux Noël
Feliz Natal
64
Our self-concept is constantly changing because...
We look and act differently each day
We are seen differently based on the social situation
Celebrities are too skinny
Popular individuals self concept never changes
65
Which of the following statements best describes the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis?
None of the above
All of the above
Amount of words we have 2 describe our media shows its power
The amount of words we have to describe our phones
66
Who is Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer's dad?
Dancer
Prancer
Blitzen
Donner
67
Based on the picture below, what characteristic would you use to define this social category?
Kids waiting for Santa Clause
Love of Justin Bieber
Crazy tweens
68
Rwanda has more woman in government than any other country in the world. Why?
Rwanda does not allow women to run for office
Men do not run for political office
A genocide left the country with a 70% female population
The government sets quotas on the # of women in government
69
Which of the following best fits with symbolic interactionism?
Deviance is how individuals struggle for power
Deviance is a cultural universal
Deviance can create positive changes in society
Deviance is learned through conformity
70
Which of the following
best
describes the hidden curriculum found in schools?
Sociology class
Saying 'thank you' when someone opens the door
Learning your ABC's
71
An act that is prohibited by law is called a...
Stigma
Crime
Deviant Act
Recidivism
72
Which of the following is an example/cause of upward/vertical mobility?
Any change in social class
The son of McDonald's employee becomes a physician
Moving jobs
Can be caused by divorce or illness
73
Which of the following best exemplifies cultural lag?
Your Grandma does not even know how to send an email
Your Dad constantly sends you internet memes
You print your homework to OneNote
Your mom constantly posting things to her Snapchat Story
74
Grandma got run over by a _________/Walking home from our house Christmas eve
Justin Beiber's Tour Bus
Reindeer
Grandpa's Truck
Rudolph
75
When you are born you know and understand culture.
False
True
76
The __ allows us to understand how society works b/c it allows us to be objective.
Rationalization
Symbols
The Scientific Method
Normative Approach
77
I often call the functionalist per. the team approach. Why?
There are more losers then winners
Society has its of starters, the rest just sit the bench
Society is competitive, just like sports
Everyone on the team serves a purpose
78
Negative images of minorities in the media have a negative impact on a child's
View of subcultres
Gender Socialization
None of the above
Racial Socialization
79
Culture at its most basic level is how we adapt to our environment. Best example
We eat foods native that are native to our area
Everyone must have a cell phone
A car gets you from place to place
TV entertains you when you are bored
80
Goal displacement is a problem in bureaucracies fulfilling a purpose becomes most important.
True
False
81
__ serves as the basis for exchange theory, for example you get gas $ for driving your carpool.
Conflict
Truce
Reciprocity
Arbitration
82
Miley Cyrus's performance at the VMAs included twerking and other indiscretions. Example of...
Counter Culture
Crime
Taboo
83
How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?
Feliz Natal
Fröhliche Weihnachten
Mele Kalikimak
Feliz Navidad
84
Weber believed that bureaucracy was a road block to freedom.
Non-Example
The FCC restricts what is on TV & radio
The military draft
Having to get a permit to protest
Taking a test to get your drivers licences
85
Children with incarcerated mothers are ___ likely to end up living in foster care.
More
Less
No change
86
Sociology allows you to...
None of the above
Understand the patterns that connect human behavior
See our own connection to the world
All of the above
87
FB, Twitter & other mass media forms are helping 2 spread the rate of cultural diffusion b/c
Governments encourage the use of these media outlets
These are large global corporations
These media forms provide easy and immediate access 2 info
