Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

How people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values

Social movements are:

The collective actions of individuals meant to establish new norms/values

What is ethnocentrism?

A believe that one's own ethnic group is superior to other ethnic groups

What factor makes caste systems closed?

People cannot change their social standings

People that are singled out because of cultural/physical characteristics.

Which of the following is not a risk of media globalization?

The creation of local monopolies

Conflict theorists view capitalists as those who:

Get rich while workers stay poor

What are social networks?

A social structure that exists between groups and individuals.

What is the definition of sociology?

Study of societies and interactions from small groups to large groups

Which of the following is not a form of new media?

A cooking blog written by Rachael Ray

A social custom that prohibits the discussion of certain topics.

What is conflict theory?

The idea that society will always be in competition over natural resources

Which person best illustrates opportunities for upward social mobility in the US?

First generation college student

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1
Who is the father of sociology?
Karl Marx
Max Weber
Auguste Comte
John Locke
2
Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:
A person’s internal mental state when in a group setting.
How people interact during social situations.
How people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values
The difference between introverts and extroverts.
3
Ethnicity describes shared:
Beliefs
Languages
Any of the above
Religion
4
Which of the following organizations is not an example of social movements?
Tea party
Black Lives Matter
National football league
Women's suffrage
5
Comic books, Wikipedia, MTV, and a commercial for Coca-Cola are all examples of:
The digital divide
Media
E-readiness
Symbolic interaction perspective
6
Which of the following societies were the first to have permanent residents?
Horticultural
Hunter-gatherer
Feudal
Industrial
7
Social movements are:
Ineffective mass movements
Singular actions of a collection of groups working to challenge norms
The collective actions of individuals meant to establish new norms/values
Disruptive and chaotic challenges to the government
8
Which of the following is an example of corporate crime?
Larceny
Embezzlement
Assault
Burglary
9
According to Marx, the ________ own the means of production in society.
Anomie
Bourgeoisie
Proletariat
Vassals
10
What is ethnocentrism?
A belief that ethnicity determines social norms.
A belief that ethnicity determines personality traits
A believe that one's own ethnic group is superior to other ethnic groups
A belief that your ethnicity should be the center of your identity.
11
A nation's flag is:
A folkway
A culture
A symbol
A value
12
Which is NOT one of the main theories of sociology?
Pavlov's theory
Symbolic interaction
Functionalism
Conflict theory
13
Which research approach is best suited to the scientific method?
Ethnography
Case Study
Secondary data analysis
Questionnaire
14
What is one way to distinguish between psychology(P) and sociology(S)?
All of the above
Psychologist look to understand behavior while sociologist look outward.
Interested in mental health, vs interested in societal functions
Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society.
15
What factor makes caste systems closed?
They exist only in rural areas
People cannot change their social standings
Most have been outlawed
They are run by secretive governments
16
What is a minority?
People that enjoy Ed Sheeran music.
People that are singled out because of cultural/physical characteristics.
People that play in a minor league team.
People that are in a smaller community within a larger community.
17
Which of the following is not a risk of media globalization?
The creations o cultural and ideological biases
The creation of local monopolies
The loss of local culture
The risk of cultural imperialism
18
Which of the following was a topic of study in early sociology?
Physics
Astrology
History
Economics
19
Conflict theorists view capitalists as those who:
Spend money wisely
Get rich while workers stay poor
Are ambitious
Fund social services
20
Which research technique would most likely be used by a symbolic interactionist?
Quantitative data analysis
Participant observation
None of the above
Surveys
21
What are social networks?
A TV channel that plays cooking shows.
A social structure that exists between groups and individuals.
A social structure that determines what your social status is.
A club that one joins in highschool.
22
How do schools prepare children to one day enter the workforce?
All of the above
By socializing them in teamwork
With a standardized curriculum
Through the hidden curriculum
23
Which type of group leadership has a communication pattern that flows from the top down?
Laissez-faire
Democratic
Expresive
Authoritarian
24
What is the definition of sociology?
Study of societies and interactions from small groups to large groups
Study of a group of people that have been isolated for many years.
Study of each individual person's worldview
Study of a group of people that have been deprived of sleep for many days
25
Which of the following is not a form of new media?
A cable television program
A cooking blog written by Rachael Ray
Wikipedia
Facebook
26
What theoretical perspective views society as having a system of interdependent inherently connected parts?
Sociobiology
Ethnocentrism
Functionalism
Conflict theory
27
The Ku Klux Klan is an example of what part of culture?
Afrocentricity
Subculture
Multiculturalism
Counterculture
28
Societies practice social control to maintain:
Social order
Cultural deviance
Formal sanctions
Sanction labeling
29
Who believed that the history of society was one of class struggle?
Karl Marx
Lester F. Ward
George Herbert Mead
Max Weber
30
What is taboo?
A social custom that prohibits the discussion of certain topics.
A set of circumstances that dictates a way a person should dress.
A fun game you play with family and friends
A social custom that encourages the discussion of approved topics
31
Crime is linked primarily to:
Master status
Family values
Power
Wealth
32
What is conflict theory?
The idea that all people in society will try to ‘one up’ everyone.
The idea that people are more prone to violence.
The idea that society will always be in competition over natural resources
The idea that we, as a collective human race, will never know true peace.
33
Studying sociology helps people analyze data because they learn:
Interview techniques
To generate theories
To apply statistics
All of the above
34
In the US, most people define themselves as
Lower class
Middle class
Upper class
No specific class
35
What is one defining feature of a minority group?
Numerical minority
Strong cultural identity
Self definition
Lack of power
36
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracies?
Hierarchy of authority
Division of labor
Explicit rules
Coercion to join
37
Which is NOT a pink collar job
Nurse
Hairdresser
Daycare teacher
Mechanic
38
Which person best illustrates opportunities for upward social mobility in the US?
First time interviewee who is hired for a job
Firstborn son who inherits the family business
First generation college student
First shift factory worker
39
What is the belief that one's culture is inferior to another culture?
Imperialism
Ethnocentrism
Nationalism
Xenocentrism
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Organic solidarity is most likely to exist in which of the following types of societies?
Feudal
Industrial
Hunter-gatherer
Agricultural

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