Question 1

The fact that obesity has increased in the past decades in Western societies implies&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; that human nature has changed in this period&#10;B) &#8230; that social conditions have changed&#10;C) ... that people nowadays have less self-control

Accepted Answer

The increase in obesity can be attributed to changes in social conditions such as increased availability of high calorie foods, sedentary lifestyles, and urbanization. There is no evidence to suggest that human nature or self-control has changed in this period.

Question 2

Imagine someone argued that 'depression is caused by biochemical inbalances in the brain'. What type of cause is this?&#10;A) Proximate cause&#10;B) Alternative cause&#10;C) Ultimate cause

Accepted Answer

A biochemical imbalance in the brain is a proximate cause because it deals with the immediate physiological mechanism that causes the symptoms of depression. Ultimate causes, on the other hand, are more related to evolutionary or historical factors that lead to the development of a certain trait or behavior. Alternative causes suggest that there are multiple possible causes for a phenomenon.

Question 3

Some studies suggest that in many western societies, depression has increased in the past decades. What could be an 'ultimate cause' of this trend?&#10;A) Bio-psychological factors&#10;B) Increasing social pressure to succeed&#10;C) Personality

Accepted Answer

Increasing social pressure to succeed, such as the pressure to achieve in education, career, and personal life, can lead to feelings of inadequacy and contribute to higher rates of depression. This pressure may be influenced by societal and cultural expectations, as well as the rise of technology and social media that make it easier to compare oneself to others. However, it is important to note that depression is a complex and multi-faceted condition with a range of contributing factors.

Question 4

Familes, organizations and schools refer to which level?&#10;A) Micro&#10;B) Meso&#10;C) Macro

Accepted Answer

Families, organizations and schools refer to the meso level, which involves groups or communities that are larger than individuals but smaller than society as a whole. The micro level refers to individuals and small group interactions, while the macro level refers to society as a whole and its institutions.

Question 5

The high poverty rate in Africa is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) personal trouble&#10;B) a public issue&#10;C) proximate causes

Accepted Answer

The high poverty rate in Africa is not just an individual or personal trouble, but a societal issue that affects entire communities and requires collective action and solutions. It is larger than just proximate causes such as lack of education or resources, but is deeply embedded in systemic issues such as political instability and economic inequality.

Question 6

The question 'How large are the income inequalities between natives and non-natives in German?', is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; a descriptive question&#10;B) &#8230; a theoretical question&#10;C) &#8230; an application question

Accepted Answer

This is a descriptive question as it is asking for information about a specific topic or phenomenon (income inequalities between natives and non-natives in Germany). It seeks to describe the current situation or the state of affairs.

Question 7

The question 'Should we reduce poverty levels in Africa?', is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; an application question&#10;B) &#8230; a descriptive question&#10;C) &#8230; a normative question

Accepted Answer

The question is not simply asking for a description of poverty levels in Africa, nor is it asking for an application of a certain idea or theory. Rather, it is asking for an evaluation of whether poverty levels in Africa should be reduced. This is a normative question, as it involves a value judgment about what should be done. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 8

The question 'What could explain the difference in the incarcaration rate between US and other Western societies?', is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; a theoretical question&#10;B) &#8230; a normative question&#10;C) &#8230; a descriptive question

Accepted Answer

This question asks for an explanation of a phenomenon, which is a typical focus of theoretical research.

Question 9

The question 'Why are ethnic minorities in European societies more often unemployed than natives?', is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; a descriptive question&#10;B) &#8230; a theoretical question&#10;C) &#8230; an application question

Accepted Answer

This is a theoretical question because it is exploring a specific social phenomenon and seeking to understand the underlying reasons or causes for it. It does not simply describe the situation, but rather asks why it exists and what factors contribute to it.

Question 10

The question 'What would be the result of anonymous application procedures for the labor market chances of minority groups?', is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; a theoretical question&#10;B) &#8230; a normative question&#10;C) &#8230; an application question

Accepted Answer

An application question involves applying knowledge or theories to practical situations. This question asks about the practical implications of using anonymous application procedures in the labor market for minority groups.

Question 11

The question 'What would happen with the educational performance of pupils if we would reduce the number of pupils in class?', is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; an application question&#10;B) &#8230; a theoretical question&#10;C) &#8230; a normative question

Accepted Answer

The answer of The question 'What would happen with the...

Question 12

Why is it important to address descriptive questions before theoretical questions?&#10;A) Because of the risk of false theoretical questions&#10;B) Because theoretical questions need to be precisely formulated&#10;C) Because theoretical questions are different from descriptive questions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it important to address descriptive...

Question 13

The question 'How high was the unemployment rate among women in India?' is an example of&#8230;&#10;A) &#8230; an ill-defined question&#10;B) &#8230; a theoretical question&#10;C) &#8230; a comparative-case question

Accepted Answer

The answer of The question 'How high was the unemployment...

Question 14

Which bias reflects the following situation: people often search for observations in line with their ideas and disregard facts that might undermine these ideas.&#10;A) Cultural bias&#10;B) Hindsight bias&#10;C) Confirmation bias

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which bias reflects the following situation: people...

Question 15

Why is it, according to Popper, important to formulate private, unspoken, thoughts in speech?&#10;A) Because in that way the thoughts become available for critical discussion&#10;B) Because in that way one could confirm the thoughts with observations&#10;C) Because in that way the thoughts become a coherent theory

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it, according to Popper, important...

Question 16

Why is it important to do a literature review before conducting a new study?&#10;A) Because the literature review highlights new theoretical ideas and concepts&#10;B) Because in that way you'll find an answer to your research question&#10;C) Because in that way, it prevents studying what is already known and identifies shortcomings of current knowledge

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it important to do a...

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