Question 1

Rachel is a tenured faculty member of the economics department at the local university. Anita is an associate professor in sociology, and Harley is tenured in the department of family medicine. As a research group, they have been awarded funds from a major national funding agency to study the accumulated long term sociocultural and sociomedical effects of low income on the health of immigrant groups in a midsized city in Western Canada. What is this is an example of?
A)postdisciplinarity
B)aggregated disciplinarity
C) omni disciplinarity
D) interdisciplinarity

Accepted Answer

This is an example of interdisciplinarity because the research group includes faculty from different departments (economics, sociology, and family medicine) collaborating on a project that combines their expertise to study a complex issue.

Question 2

The difference between disciplines such as sociology and anthropology is less apparent in the 21st century. According to the text, what is this phenomenon called?
A)dual disciplinarity
B)interdisciplinarity
C) multidisciplinarity
D) postdisciplinarity

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon in question where there is less apparent difference between disciplines such as sociology and anthropology in the 21st century is called postdisciplinarity. This term refers to the blurring of disciplinary boundaries and the emergence of new interdisciplinary fields.

Question 3

Batool did not want to wear a sari to the mall because she was afraid of what shoppers at the mall would say about her. How would George Herbert Mead refer to the shoppers Batool was concerned about?
A)as significant others
B)as generalized others
C) as significant shoppers
D) as generalized shoppers

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the shoppers at the mall are not specific individuals who hold significant roles in Batool's life, such as family or close friends (significant others). They are instead strangers who represent a larger social group or society as a whole, who may have certain expectations or norms for dress and behavior (generalized others). Therefore, the best answer is B - as generalized others.

Question 4

Dorothy Smith, a Canadian sociologist, contends that women's positions have been overlooked or ridiculed. She suggests that feminist theory and practice is predicated upon listening to women as they describe their life experiences. By what name is her feminist theory known?
A)stand-alone theory
B)standpoint theory
C) relational feminist theory
D) feminist socialist theory

Accepted Answer

Dorothy Smith's feminist theory is known as standpoint theory, which posits that women's experiences and perspectives should be at the center of feminist theory and practice. This theory suggests that women's social positions and lived experiences shape their understanding of the world, and that these perspectives can offer important insights into social inequalities and power relations.

Question 5

According to the text, which sociological framework believes that social change has created inescapable chaos and meaninglessness?
A)conflict framework
B)interactionist framework
C) skeptical postmodern framework
D) affirmative postmodern framework

Accepted Answer

The skeptical postmodern framework believes that social change has created inescapable chaos and meaninglessness, leading to a loss of faith in social institutions and traditional beliefs. This framework questions the possibility of objective truth and emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and subjective experiences.

Question 6

According to the text, which sociological framework views society as comprising a small group of powerful people at the top of society, and a large group of powerless people at the bottom?
A)conflict framework
B)interactionist framework
C) feminist framework
D) postmodern framework

Accepted Answer

The conflict framework views society as comprising of a small group of powerful people at the top who maintain control and a large group of powerless people at the bottom who are exploited and oppressed by the powerful. It emphasizes on the struggle for power, resources, and social status between different groups in society.

Question 7

Jim wanted to be a nurse because he had seen how his mother helped people through their illnesses. However, the dominant social norm of "female nurse; male doctor" was still strong in his community. Jim's decision to enter nursing school was based on what kind of influence?
A)a micro-level influence
B)a macro-level influence
C) a global influence
D) a normative influence

Accepted Answer

The dominant social norm of "female nurse; male doctor" is a macro-level influence because it is a broad cultural belief that affects Jim's decision-making.

Question 8

Sasha watched an interview in which Disney executives explained how Disney characters are important socialization tools, ensuring boys and girls learn proper behaviour. Sasha believed the executives had their own agenda so he questioned the validity of the information and rejected their statement about Disney's contribution. According to the text, what process did Sasha apply to come to his conclusion?
A)framework reasoning
B)thinking critically
C) judgmental deduction
D) conversation analysis

Accepted Answer

Sasha applied critical thinking by questioning the validity of the information presented by the Disney executives and rejecting their statement about Disney's contribution.

Question 9

What name is given to a way of understanding a particular subject or social phenomenon?
A)social statement
B)postmodern topic
C) Discourse
D) Interaction

Accepted Answer

The name given to a way of understanding a particular subject or social phenomenon is discourse. Discourse refers to a particular way of talking about, thinking about, and understanding a subject or social phenomenon. It can include the use of specific language, ideas, and concepts that are unique to that particular discourse.

Question 10

After learning about racism in his sociology class, Claudio became very aware of statements being used by his friends and he began to challenge them about their word choices, which reinforced certain racist ideas. What kind of sociology was Claudio practising?
A)feminist sociology
B)critical sociology
C) policy sociology
D) private sociology

Accepted Answer

The answer of After learning about racism in his sociology...

Question 11

According to C. Wright Mills, what do sociologists try to do?
A)They try to relate individual troubles to higher divorce rates.
B)They try to understand individual troubles as unconnected to each other.
C) They try to relate individual troubles to higher rates of suicide.
D) They try to understand individual troubles in a broader historical perspective.

Accepted Answer

According to C. Wright Mills, sociologists try to understand individual troubles in a broader historical perspective. They aim to connect personal issues with larger social structures and power relations in society. This approach is known as the sociological imagination. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A and C may be specific examples of how sociologists use the sociological imagination, but they do not fully capture the overall goal of sociology. Option B is incorrect because sociologists do not see individual troubles as unconnected, but rather as linked to larger social forces.

Question 12

Why is sociology the most comprehensive of the social sciences?
A)because sociology examines the interconnectedness between some of society's parts
B)because sociology examines the interconnectedness between all of society's parts
C) because sociology examines the interconnectedness between two of society's main parts
D) because sociology examines the history of society as well as contemporary society

Accepted Answer

Sociology is considered the most comprehensive of the social sciences because it examines the interconnectedness between all of society's parts, from social institutions and organizations to individual behavior and interactions. It also takes into account historical and contemporary factors that shape society.

Question 13

The interactionist perspective pertains to what area of social activity?
A)communication
B)Conflict
C) resource management
D) Marriage

Accepted Answer

The interactionist perspective pertains to the study of communication in social interactions, how people create meaning through their interactions, and the role of symbols and gestures in shaping social behavior.

Question 14

Daniel doesn't need a university degree because he will work at his father's store after university. He primarily went to university to have fun before settling into his expected role. According to structural functionalists, Daniel's focus at university pertains to what kind of functionality?
A)Latent
B)Manifest
C) Useful
D) Frivolous

Accepted Answer

According to structural functionalism, there are manifest functions (overt and obvious intended consequences) and latent functions (unintended or less obvious consequences) of social institutions. Daniel's focus on having fun at university before settling into his expected role at his father's store is a latent function, as it may not have been his intended purpose for attending university, but it still serves a function in his life.

Question 15

According to the text, which sociological framework views society as comprising individuals who are engaged in various forms of communication, which come to mean particular things based on common shared understandings that develop between specific people?
A)conflict framework
B)interactionist framework
C) feminist framework
D) postmodern framework

Accepted Answer

The interactionist framework views society as comprising individuals who are engaged in various forms of communication, which come to mean particular things based on common shared understandings that develop between specific people.

Question 16

Bill can't get a job, even though he has a strong resume. He is unemployed because of the recession, not because he is lazy or unskilled. C. Wright Mills would say this explanation was made by a person who has a certain theoretical understanding-which one?
A)sociological functionality
B)sociological imagination
C) functional deviance
D) scientific revolution

Accepted Answer

The phrase "sociological imagination" is used to describe the ability to see the connections between individual experiences and broader social and historical structures. In this case, understanding that Bill's unemployment is not due to personal failings, but rather to larger economic forces beyond his control, requires a sociological imagination.

Question 17

"Beauty is skin deep," while a common and seemingly innocent expression, is a notion that underlines the billion-dollar beauty and fashion industry. It has profound and prolonged effects upon girls' and women's self-image. According to Foucault, the wide acceptance of this expression has become part of what social phenomenon?
A)an elite corporate discourse
B)an unpopular discourse
C) an elite discourse
D) a popular topic of debate

Accepted Answer

According to Foucault, the wide acceptance of the expression "beauty is skin deep" becomes part of an elite discourse that reinforces societal norms and values related to beauty and appearance. This discourse is perpetuated by the beauty and fashion industry, which benefits greatly from the promotion of this idea. It is not an unpopular discourse or a popular topic of debate, and while it is related to an elite corporate discourse, this phrase specifically refers to an elite discourse around beauty standards.

Question 18

Jocelyn has been turned down for five jobs in the last two months. She believes the interviewers do not consider her because of the colour of her skin. What theoretical approach would be most effective when analyzing her experiences?
A)Interpretive
B)Critical
C) positive
D) negative

Accepted Answer

The critical approach focuses on analyzing power structures and social inequalities, including systemic racism. It would be most appropriate for analyzing Jocelyn's experiences of being repeatedly turned down for jobs based on her race.

Question 19

Which of the following intellectuals is noted as the first academic to recognize the significance of combining empirical research and theory as a productive method of studying the social world?
A)Auguste Comte
B)Karl Marx
C) Max Weber
D) Emile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte is considered the first academic to recognize the significance of combining empirical research and theory as a productive method of studying the social world.

Question 20

What is the term used to label the group of people who are most important to us and who have a significant major influence in our socialization?
A)significant others
B)specialized others
C) significant individuals
D) socialized others

Accepted Answer

Significant others are the group of people who are most important to us and who have a significant major influence in our socialization. This includes family members, close friends, and mentors. Specialized others and socialized others are not commonly used terms in sociology, and significant individuals is too broad and not specific enough to describe this group.

Quiz 1: Seeing and Acting Through the Lens of Sociology

The difference between disciplines such as sociology and anthropology is less apparent in the 21st century. According to the text, what is this phenomenon called?

Batool did not want to wear a sari to the mall because she was afraid of what shoppers at the mall would say about her. How would George Herbert Mead refer to the shoppers Batool was concerned about?

Dorothy Smith, a Canadian sociologist, contends that women's positions have been overlooked or ridiculed. She suggests that feminist theory and practice is predicated upon listening to women as they describe their life experiences. By what name is her feminist theory known?

According to the text, which sociological framework believes that social change has created inescapable chaos and meaninglessness?

According to the text, which sociological framework views society as comprising a small group of powerful people at the top of society, and a large group of powerless people at the bottom?

Jim wanted to be a nurse because he had seen how his mother helped people through their illnesses. However, the dominant social norm of "female nurse; male doctor" was still strong in his community. Jim's decision to enter nursing school was based on what kind of influence?

What name is given to a way of understanding a particular subject or social phenomenon?

After learning about racism in his sociology class, Claudio became very aware of statements being used by his friends and he began to challenge them about their word choices, which reinforced certain racist ideas. What kind of sociology was Claudio practising?

According to C. Wright Mills, what do sociologists try to do?

Why is sociology the most comprehensive of the social sciences?

The interactionist perspective pertains to what area of social activity?

Daniel doesn't need a university degree because he will work at his father's store after university. He primarily went to university to have fun before settling into his expected role. According to structural functionalists, Daniel's focus at university pertains to what kind of functionality?

According to the text, which sociological framework views society as comprising individuals who are engaged in various forms of communication, which come to mean particular things based on common shared understandings that develop between specific people?

Bill can't get a job, even though he has a strong resume. He is unemployed because of the recession, not because he is lazy or unskilled. C. Wright Mills would say this explanation was made by a person who has a certain theoretical understanding-which one?

Jocelyn has been turned down for five jobs in the last two months. She believes the interviewers do not consider her because of the colour of her skin. What theoretical approach would be most effective when analyzing her experiences?

Which of the following intellectuals is noted as the first academic to recognize the significance of combining empirical research and theory as a productive method of studying the social world?

What is the term used to label the group of people who are most important to us and who have a significant major influence in our socialization?