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Where did Islam originate?
Judea
India
Saudi Arabia
Israel
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Which of the following artists is Ms Lynn's favorite?
Christina Aguilera
Jennifer Hudson
Beyonce
Alicia Keys
3
Who is the famous 'author' behind the original conformity experiment?
Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Dr. Solomon Asch
Dr. Stanley Milgram
Dr. Sigmund Freud
4
Founder of Sociology
Herbert Spencer
August Comte
Emile Durkheim
Karl Marx
5
Which of the following is NOT a Sociological Research Method?
Statistical Measurement Test
Research Experiment
Public Opinion Poll
Survey
6
True or False? The Reicher/Haslam experiment occurred in Stanford, California
True
False
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According to Karl Marx, social stratification in a capitalist society always involves
Negotiation and compromise leading to stability
Class conflict
All of these are correct.
The abolition of work itself
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True or False? The participants in the Stanford Prison Experiment were paid.
True
False
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What does symbolic interactionism focus in sociology?
symbols in our interactions to construct meaning and develop sense of self
economic factors
influence of biological factors
role of political institutions
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Social Stratification is....
People divided into groups - property and job
Superior classes oppressing lower classes
People divided into layers - wealth, power and prestige
People divided into sub-cultures
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This is the oldest of the monotheistic religions.
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
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Which of the following sociological research methods is considered least expensive?
Secondary Analysis
Research Experiment
Public Opinion Poll
Case Study
13
What is the symbol for Islam?
Wheel of Dharma
Cross
Moon and Star
Aum
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What is capitalism?
everybody is equal is the government
businesses are controlled privately for profit
government controls everything
no government or authority
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True or False? Case studies are an example of Quantitative Methods.
True
False
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Jewish Holy Text
Kaaba
Bible
Qur'an
Torah
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What is the benefit of a survey?
Biased and complex
No full data
Objective responses
Cheap, fast and direct
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What is sociology?
The study of the human body
The study of animals
The study of the human mind
The study of society and social problems
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What is "social class" in sociology?
A class where you learn how to behave
The sociology classroom
Different levels in society
A group of people with similar economic and social positions in society
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What is a theoretical perspective?
A theory.
A sociologist attempt to prove a theory.
A sociologist personal opinion about a society.
A whole set of theories about how the world operates.
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Which of the following is an example of qualitative research methodology?
Case Study
Pubic Opinion Poll
Research Experiment
Secondary Analysis
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What is Communism?
Government controls means of production providing benefits for all citizens
Strong dictatorship that responds to the needs of its people
Businesses controls means of production; based on supply & demand
Government owns means of production with some private ownership
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What are the two types of research methods?
Qualitative and Quantitative
Survey and Case Study
Quantitative and Experimental
Scientific Method and Survey
24
What are the 3 types of sectors of economic activity?
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Production, COnsuption, Distribution
Family, State
Technology and Economy
25
what is socialism?
a system of privately owned businesses seeking profits
factors of production owned by and operated for the people
an economic policy of not interfering with businesses
a society where people share the means of production
26
Which is an illegal interview question
Tell me about your experience to date
You were not working in 2013, what were you doing?
Why have you applied for this post?
Are you planning to have a baby in the next two years?
27
Where did Buddhism originate?
China
Cambodia
South Asia (India)
Loas
28
Which of the following are NOT shortcomings of public opinion polls?
difficulty measuring intensity
limited respondent options
sampling error
unintelligent responses
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What is Conflict in Sociology?
Conflict is when people get along very well
An agreement between two nations
Role strain and Role Conflict
Deliberate attempt to control a person by force, to oppose someone
30
what are the worlds top monotheistic religions
Buddhism hinduism and Islam
Judaism Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism Christianity and Hinduism
Judaism Christianity and Islam
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Which best describes Sociology?
The study of rock formations
The study of the human mind
The study of human behavior
The study of cultures
32
judaism is what number out of the top 5 religions
5
4
3
1
33
In sociology, what is functionalism?
a belief that the function of humankind is to better oneself
society's function focuses on relationships of contrast
all aspects of society serve a necessary function
a belief: function is more important that deconstructionism
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The oldest religion of the five world religions is...
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
35
The Industrial Revolution was a turning point in society because it changed the way people
Manufactured goods
Raised their children
Cooked food
Relaxed
36
An illegal interview question
Do you have legal right to work status in the United States?
Are you married?
Can you perform the job duties without accommodation?
Do you speak any languages other than English?
37
Which of the following Research Experiments occurred first in history?
Free Will Experiment
Obedience Experiment
Prison Experiment
Conformity Experiment
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A hypothesis is a(n) _____________ guess based on _______________ and your knowledge.
wild, supersitition
educated, observations
funny, jokes
uneducated, news
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In sociology, what is status?
An individual's position in society
Education level
A person's hobbies
Wealth and possessions
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In the top 5 religions, Hinduism is what number?
2
5
1
3
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What is off shoring?
shifting work to a distant country to lower production costs
faster delivery, less issues with time zones & laws
working in other countries with cultural differences
reducing production costs via lower salaries in countries
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According to Max Weber, the term Verstehen means what?
To understand a society form our point of view.
To understand a society from another societies perspective.
To understand another societies norms as good and valuable.
To not understand another society because it is impossible.
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What does EEOC stand for?
Employment Equality Opportunities Council
Equal Employment Operation Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Established Equal Opportunity Council
44
reasons people have conflict
miscommunication
different views
all of the above
religious conflict
45
All but which of the following are criticisms of multinational corporations?
They disrupt local economies.
They provide technology and products that are not there.
They exploit resources in foreign countries.
They increase the income inequality.
46
Who was Harriet Martineau (1802-1876)?
First female sociologist; unfair progress for women
First AA to get a Ph.D. from Harvard
Mainly studied society's progress for African Americans
Fought for equal rights for workers
47
Which of the following is the best holiday celebrated by Americans?
Thanksgiving
Valentine's Day
Christmas/Hannukah/Ramadan
New Year's Eve
48
Which of the following Research Experiments was broadcast to the public at the time it was conducted?
Asch Experiment
Reicher/Haslam Experiment
Milgram Experiment
Zimbardo Experiment
49
Which of these ideas is part of Buddhism, but not a part of Hinduism?
The Eightfold Path
Reincarnation
Karma
Nirvana
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Agrarian Society
The production of a single good or service.
An organization formed by workers
The action of people moving to the cities. Growth of cities
a society in which people make a living from farming
