Question 1

According to Emile Durkheim,a category of people with a higher suicide rate typically has:&#10;A)more clinical depression.&#10;B)less money,power,and other resources.&#10;C)lower social integration.&#10;D)greater self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Durkheim believed that individuals with lower social integration, or weaker ties to society and community, were more likely to commit suicide. Economic factors, clinical depression, and self-esteem were not seen as central aspects in his theory of suicide.

Question 2

Herbert Spencer described human society as having much in common with:&#10;A)animal societies.&#10;B)planets and stars.&#10;C)the human brain.&#10;D)the human body.

Accepted Answer

the human body.

Question 3

Looking at Canada,high suicide rates are typical of people who:&#10;A)live densely packed in cities.&#10;B)live spread apart in rural areas.&#10;C)have higher incomes.&#10;D)live in a warmer climate.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that suicide rates are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas in Canada. This could be due to factors such as isolation, limited access to mental health services, and a higher prevalence of substance abuse. Therefore, option B - "live spread apart in rural areas" is the best choice.

Question 4

Name the three social changes in European history that were especially important to the development of sociology.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

W)E.B.Du Bois claimed that _____ was the major problem facing the United States during the twentieth century.&#10;A)class&#10;B)race&#10;C)gender&#10;D)ethnicity

Accepted Answer

W.E.B. Du Bois believed that race was the major problem facing the United States during the twentieth century, as he witnessed and experienced firsthand the systemic racism and discrimination against Black people in America. He believed that race was a fundamental issue that affected every aspect of American society, including economics, politics, and culture.

Question 6

Making use of the sociological perspective encourages:&#10;A)challenging commonly held beliefs.&#10;B)accepting conventional wisdom.&#10;C)the belief that society is mysterious.&#10;D)people to be happier with their lives as they are.

Accepted Answer

The sociological perspective involves examining society and its components in a critical and analytical manner, which often involves questioning and challenging commonly held beliefs and assumptions. It does not encourage blindly accepting conventional wisdom, nor does it suggest that society is mysterious or that people should be content with their lives as they are.

Question 7

Canada falls within which category of the world's nations?&#10;A)low-income nations&#10;B)middle-income nations&#10;C)high-income nations&#10;D)None of the above is correct.

Accepted Answer

Canada falls within the category of high-income nations. This is due to its strong and diversified economy, high standard of living, and advanced infrastructure. High-income nations are typically characterized by GDP per capita above $12,536 according to the World Bank.

Question 8

As a discipline,sociology first took root in France,Germany,and England

Accepted Answer

Sociology did indeed first take root in France, Germany, and England, with some of the earliest sociologists such as Auguste Comte from France, Max Weber from Germany, and Emile Durkheim from France/England.

Question 9

Sociologists focus only on unusual patterns of behavior.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists study patterns of behavior, both normal and unusual, in order to understand society and its structures.

Question 10

The term &#34;sociology&#34; was coined in 1838 by:&#10;A)Karl Marx.&#10;B)Herbert Spencer.&#10;C)Adam Smith.&#10;D)Auguste Comte.

Accepted Answer

The term "sociology" was coined by Auguste Comte in 1838 to describe the study and analysis of human social behavior and institutions.

Deck 1: C: The Sociological Perspective