Final Exam Sociology 100

Question 1

Which of the following nations would Immanuel Wallerstein classify as a "core" country?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 2

Former colonized nations are subject to foreign domination through what process?

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neocolonialism

Question 3

Wallerstein's world systems analysis is the most widely used version of what theory?

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dependency theory

Question 4

The domination over political, social, economic & culture over people is referred to what?

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colonialism

Question 5

The physical difference between races giving social significance to race producing what?

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stereotypes

Question 6

Tax breaks, bailouts, direct payments, and grants are all forms of what?

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corporate welfare

Question 7

What term is considered the race neutrality to defend a race in unequal status quo?

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color-blind racism

Question 8

modernization theory reflects what perspective?

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functionalist perspective

Question 9

What sociologist believed that communism would evolve naturally out of socialism?

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Karl Marx

Question 10

Alphonso D'Abruzzo changed his name to Alan Alda. His action is an example of what?

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assimilation

Question 11

What is the study that is concerned with the interrelationship between people & environment?

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Human Ecology

Question 12

What term is defined as a society in which women dominate in family decision making?

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Matriarchy

Question 13

What term is an organized religion that is not officially linked to the state or government?

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denomination

Question 14

What is the term used to define the fear of and prejudice against homosexually?

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homophobia

Question 15

Which sociologist developed the concept of the sick role?

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Talcott Parsons

Question 16

Karuna Ahmed calls which group the most exploited of oppressed people?

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women

Question 17

The largest racial minority group in the United States is what group?

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African Americans

Question 18

Which of the following nations has the lowest infant mortality rate?

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Japan

Question 19

Which system of descent is followed in the United States?

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bilateral

Question 20

Expectations regarding the proper behavior, attitudes, and activities of males and females....

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gender roles

Question 21

The caring for children is what type of function?

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universal

Question 22

Which family term is a married couple and their unmarried children living together?

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Nuclear Family

Question 23

What refers to positive efforts to recruit minority group or women for jobs or promotions?

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affirmative action

Question 24

What is considered the largest faith in the world?

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Christianity

Question 25

What is a family in which only one parent is present to care for the children?

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single-parent family

Question 26

The definition is primarily with the economic, political power, or powerlessness of what group?

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minority groups

Question 27

What is the definition of power?

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the ability to exercise one's will over others

Question 28

What is the double burden-work outside the home followed by child care and housework?

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second shift

Question 29

Which sociologist stressed the social impact on religion and human society?

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Emile Durkheim

Question 30

Race and ethnicity is considered what type of status?

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ascribed

Question 31

What is the visible barrier that blocks promotions because of gender, race, or ethnicity?

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glass ceiling

Question 32

What is the second largest faith in the world?

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Islamic

Question 33

What term is used to refer to negative attitudes toward an entire category of people?

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prejudice

Question 34

Which sociologist saw a connection between religious allegiance and capitalistic behavior?

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Max Weber

Question 35

Global warming, air, and water pollution are what area of concerns?

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enviornmental

Question 36

What term is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being?

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health

Question 37

What is considered the transmission of knowledge and a formal process of learning?

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education

Question 38

What term means transfers of goods, money, or services that are not reported to the government?

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informal economy

Question 39

What factories are found throughout the world that are run by multinational corporations?

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Global

Question 40

What is a form of marriage in which a man has more than one wife?

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Polygamy

Question 41

In which of the following racial or ethnic groups has 1 in every 6 teenager attempts suicide?

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Native Americans

Question 42

Which term is the state of being related to others?

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kinship

Question 43

What term is the tendency to select a mate with personal characteristics similar to one's own?

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homogamy

Question 44

What term is the label used to devalue members of certain social groups?

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stigma

Question 45

Multinational corporations can help the developing nations according to what perspective?

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functionalist perspective

Question 46

Which delivery aid approach has been successful in Uganda?

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direct selling

Question 47

Which sociologist stated power rests in the hands of the power elite?

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C.Wright Mills

Question 48

Conflict theorist believe what is the most serious threat to the environment?

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Western Industrialized Nations

Question 49

What refers to positive efforts to recruit minority members or women for jobs and promotions?

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affirmative action

Question 50

Racism is the form of which of the following?

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prejudice

Question 51

Suppose an employer refuses to hire a qualified minority group member, what is this considered?

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discrimination

Question 52

What agents help teach children their social roles?

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parents

Question 53

What term is an increase in the lowest level of education needed to enter a field?

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credentialism

Question 54

Power has what three types of sources?

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force, influence, and authority

Question 55

The Story of Adam & Eve is an example of what?

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religious belief

Question 56

Who was the author of the pioneering argument for women's rights called The Feminine Mystique?

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Betty Friedan

Question 57

What is the definition of sexism?

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male prejudice and discrimnation against females

Question 58

In 22 nations, the most affluent 10 percent receives what percentage of all income?

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40%

Question 59

What term means that people select a mate outside certain groups?

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Exogamy

Question 60

What term describes the ideology that one sex is superior to the other?

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sexism

Final Exam Sociology 100

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Final Exam Sociology 100

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