Question 1

The only individual convicted of the My Lai crimes was:&#10;A)Lt.William Calley.&#10;B)Seymour S.Hirsch.&#10;C)Capt.Ernest &#34;Mad Dog&#34; Medina.&#10;D)Col.Frank Barker.

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Lt. William Calley was the only individual convicted of the My Lai crimes. He was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, but his sentence was later reduced to 20 years and he was released on parole after serving only three and a half years. The other individuals you listed were also involved in the My Lai massacre, but were not convicted of any crimes. Seymour S. Hirsch is a journalist who helped uncover the story of the My Lai massacre, Capt. Ernest "Mad Dog" Medina was a commander who ordered his soldiers to attack the village, and Col. Frank Barker was a higher-ranking officer who was aware of the massacre but did nothing to stop it.

Question 2

Berger compares sociologists to peeping Toms

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In his book "Ways of Seeing," John Berger does compare sociologists to peeping Toms, stating that both gaze upon and study their subjects without their consent or knowledge.

Question 3

Which factor did not contribute to Charlie Company's frustration during the months preceding My Lai?&#10;A)They spent a lot of time waiting around for battles that never came.&#10;B)They were led by incompetent commanders.&#10;C)They had spent hours reading books about death and dying.&#10;D)They were grieving over the death of one of their sergeants.

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The other options all contributed to the frustration of Charlie Company, but reading books about death and dying is not mentioned as a factor in the text.

Question 4

According to Berger,the fascinating aspect of sociology lies in its ability to help us:&#10;A)see a seemingly familiar world in a new light.&#10;B)resolve our individual emotional problems.&#10;C)understand why individuals commit crimes.&#10;D)differentiate between right and wrong.

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Berger argues that sociology helps us gain a fresh perspective and see the world in a new way. It allows us to question some of our commonly held assumptions and understand the social forces that shape our lives. While sociology may offer insights into topics such as crime, it does not primarily focus on providing moral judgments on right or wrong, nor does it serve as a tool for individual therapy.

Question 5

According to Mills,the most fruitful distinction within the sociological imagination is between:&#10;A)personal troubles and public issues.&#10;B)history and science fiction.&#10;C)social change and political domination.&#10;D)qualitative and quantitative research.

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Mills argues that the most important distinction in sociological thinking is between personal troubles and public issues. Personal troubles are private problems experienced by individuals, while public issues are social problems that affect entire societies. Understanding the difference between these two concepts allows individuals to see how their personal experiences are shaped by broader societal forces, and how they can take collective action to address social issues. The other options (B, C, D) do not represent the central distinction that Mills emphasizes in the sociological imagination.

Question 6

The targets of sanctioned massacres are deprived of the two essential qualities of identity and community.

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The targets of sanctioned massacres are often selected for reasons related to their identity or community, and the purpose of the massacre is to undermine or destroy those qualities.

Question 7

The social process in which the usual principles of morality no longer apply to victims is called:&#10;A)dehumanization.&#10;B)routinization.&#10;C)stigmatization.&#10;D)authorization.

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Dehumanization is the social process in which victims are no longer seen as fully human beings deserving of the usual principles of morality. As a result, they may be mistreated, abused, or even killed without others feeling a sense of moral outrage or responsibility. This process is often seen in cases of genocide, war crimes, and other forms of extreme violence.

Question 8

What defines the &#34;quality of mind&#34; that Mills refers to as the &#34;sociological imagination?&#34;&#10;A)The ability to understand a wealth of information.&#10;B)The ability to understand the relationship between individual,history,and society.&#10;C)The ability to use reason to find solutions to problems.&#10;D)The ability to predict what a person will do given certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

Mills defines the sociological imagination as the ability to understand the relationship between individual, history, and society. It involves understanding how personal troubles are affected by historical and social issues, and how these issues impact larger society. It is not about simply understanding a wealth of information or being able to predict individual behavior. While reason may be involved in the sociological imagination, it is not the defining characteristic.

Question 9

According to the author,what is the first lesson of social science?&#10;A)Individuals can understand themselves only within the context of their time and by being aware of others in their circumstances.&#10;B)Individuals are entirely responsible for their own fate.&#10;C)The life course of an individual is determined entirely by demographic characteristics.&#10;D)Individuals must understand their past before they reach future goals.

Accepted Answer

The author states that the first lesson of social science is that "individuals can understand themselves only within the context of their time and by being aware of others in their circumstances." This suggests that individuals are influenced by their surroundings and social context, and cannot be fully understood in isolation from these factors.

Question 10

The sociological concern with the My Lai massacre involves the army's extensive cover-up of the massacre.

Accepted Answer

The sociological concern with the My Lai massacre includes not only the actual occurrence of the massacre but also the army's attempts to hide and deny its existence. This cover-up highlights issues of institutional power and accountability.

Question 11

The army's inquiry into the massacre found that Colonel Barker's orders were concerning because:&#10;A)they were not aggressive enough.&#10;B)the Colonel demanded the slaughter of civilians.&#10;C)they were too vague.&#10;D)the Colonel was aware that his soldiers were emotionally unstable.

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Question 12

Which of the following situations would be the most interesting to a sociologist?&#10;A)One's coping mechanisms following the death of a loved one.&#10;B)The psychological development of an aggressive child.&#10;C)The interactions among children playing in a small group.&#10;D)The disease process of an Alzheimer's patient.

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Question 13

Mills believes the common person does not possess the sociological imagination because:&#10;A)most people lack an understanding of scientific concepts and terminology.&#10;B)only a select few are capable of effective problem solving.&#10;C)people are disoriented by the fast pace at which the modern world is changing.&#10;D)most people are insensitive to the rampant social injustice prevalent in today's society.

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Question 14

When trying to explain sanctioned massacres,the authors state it is important to look at how one's moral inhibitions against violence are weakened.

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Question 15

According to Mills,&#34;the public issues of social structure&#34; are the discrepancies between one's perception and a society's truth.

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Question 16

The author defines a(n)_____ as a private matter in which an individual's cherished values are threatened.&#10;A)illness&#10;B)trouble&#10;C)failure&#10;D)breakdown

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Question 17

What does Mills mean by &#34;the personal troubles of milieu&#34;?&#10;A)Private matters that occur within the life of an individual.&#10;B)The longstanding argument against the use of milieu to solve arguments.&#10;C)One's tendency to self-sabotage personal goal attainment.&#10;D)An individual's difficulty orienting themselves to their society.

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Question 18

Which question would not be asked by a social analyst who possesses the sociological imagination?&#10;A)What is the structure of this particular society as a whole?&#10;B)Where does this society stand in human history?&#10;C)What varieties of men and women now prevail in this society and in this period?&#10;D)What is the most likely next stage for this particular society and its inhabitants?

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Question 19

The My Lai massacre was considered a(n):&#10;A)military intervention.&#10;B)crime of obedience.&#10;C)act of terrorism.&#10;D)novice phenomenon.

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Question 20

The impact of a totally new culture upon a newcomer is referred to as:&#10;A)cultural insensitivity.&#10;B)culture shock.&#10;C)cultural transference.&#10;D)culture displacement.

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Deck 1: Taking a New Look at a Familiar World