Symb. Inter. states that material items take on a meaning of their own. Best example.

$$$ - because it has such a strong cultural meaning

Sociologists have a difficult time studying terrorism because...

Terrorist operate in different countries

According to Half the Sky India's economy has struggled in comparison to China. Why?

China employs and educates more women in meaningful jobs

Why can theories that explain deviance in men not be used to understand deviance in women?

Men & women commit crimes for different reasons

Which of the following best describes the Girl Effect?

Women in many parts of the world are an untapped resource

Sweden's laws have been successful in preventing prostitution. Why?

It treats men as secondary deviants and punishes them

Which of the following best describes the hidden curriculum found in schools?

Saying 'thank you' when someone opens the door

Cultural universals exists because...

All people have the same basic needs

Which of the following statements best describes the American dream (in theory)?

We are able to control our destiny and social mobility

Which of the following best exemplifies cultural lag?

Your Grandma does not even know how to send an email

Which of the following is an example/cause of upward/vertical mobility?

The son of McDonald's employee becomes a physician

Which of the following is the best example of how children learn gender roles?

We learn roles through a life long process of socialization

I often call the functionalist per. the team approach. Why?

Everyone on the team serves a purpose

Which of the following best fits with conflict theory?

Women often commit crimes of desperation, Deviance is how individuals struggle for power

According 2 functionalist per. soc. develops a social consensus because...

It creates norms and allows social institutions to exists

Which of the following best describes the difference between subculture and counter cultures?

Subculture doesn't reject the belief of the majority culture

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

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