Question 1

Jennifer and Tyrone have been dating for two years. They have decided to attend the same college together, so both move into the same dorm. In this example, "Jennifer and Tyrone" are a ______, and "moving in to the same dorm" is a ______.
A) social unit; social institution
B) social structure; social process
C) social process; social structure
D) social unit; social process

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

A ______ refers to one of the largest social units and includes a population of people, usually living within a specified geographic area, connected by common ideas and subject to a particular political authority.
A) national society
B) dyad
C) social group
D) social institution

Accepted Answer

A national society is the only answer choice that fits the description provided - a large social unit with a common identity and political authority. A dyad is a social group of two people, a social group is a broad term that could refer to any group of individuals with shared characteristics or interests, and a social institution refers to a structured and enduring pattern of social relationships focused on a particular type of activity or institution (such as marriage, education, or government).

Question 3

Which of the following sociologists is most closely associated with the sociological imagination?
A) Peter Berger
B) Karl Marx
C) C. Wright Mills
D) Émile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

C. Wright Mills is most closely associated with the sociological imagination, which is the ability to connect individual experiences to larger social and historical structures. He emphasized the importance of understanding the intersection of personal troubles and public issues. While other sociologists on the list may have contributed to different areas of sociology, Mills is most associated with the concept of the sociological imagination.

Question 4

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "How do educational opportunities for women impact national infant mortality rates in Eastern European countries?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.
A) sociologist
B) psychologist
C) political scientist
D) economist

Accepted Answer

Sociologists are more likely to ask questions related to social issues, such as education and health, which are prominent in this question. Psychologists would focus more on individual behavior and mental processes, while political scientists would focus on government policies and systems. Economists would focus more on financial and economic factors.

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of using micro-level analysis?
A) It is important for understanding the basis for all social groups and organizations.
B) It is important for the study of processes and institutions in a society.
C) It helps explain how larger social forces shape everyday aspects of social life.
D) It helps explain the moral implications of social organizations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A sociological perspective on race suggests that:
A) racial categories are biologically determined.
B) racial categories are the same across societies.
C) racial categories are socially constructed.
D) racial categories do not change over time.

Accepted Answer

A sociological perspective suggests that race is not biologically determined, but is rather the result of social construction. This means that racial categories are created and defined by society, rather than being inherent features of individuals. Furthermore, these categories are not the same across all societies and can change over time.

Question 7

Kevin is a member of his college hockey team. The team is supported by the university, fans, and corporate sponsors; and is connected to other teams, their sports conference governing board, and all of the individual team members' families and friends. In this example, Kevin's team is ______, and the team's supporters and connections are ______.
A) an institution; the environment
B) a social unit; the environment
C) an institution; a social unit
D) the environment; a social structure

Accepted Answer

The team is a social unit because it is a group of individuals who share common goals and identity, while its supporters and connections are part of the environment as they are external factors that influence the team. Option A is incorrect because the team is not an institution in the traditional sense of the word, as it is not a formally established organization with a governing body. Option C is not entirely wrong, but it suggests that the team and its supporters are both institutions, which is not accurate. Option D is incorrect because the team and its connections are not social structures, which usually refer to patterned and organized forms of social relations.

Question 8

According to the text, the smallest unit sociologists study is a(n) ______.
A) triad
B) dyad
C) individual
D) community

Accepted Answer

Sociologists often study dyads, which are the smallest social groups consisting of two people.

Question 9

In comparison, sociology focuses on ______, whereas psychology focuses on ______.
A) humans; rats
B) group patterns; the behavior of individuals
C) the behavior of individuals; group patterns
D) society; members of society

Accepted Answer

Sociology examines social structures and group patterns, while psychology investigates individual behavior and mental processes.

Question 10

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "What are individuals' physiological reactions to a violent movie like Saw?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.
A) anthropologist
B) economist
C) psychologist
D) political scientist

Accepted Answer

The question is focused on individuals' physiological reactions, which falls under the field of psychology. Anthropology, economics, and political science would have their own unique questions and areas of focus.

Question 11

The aspects of society that provide the rules, roles, and relationships needed to shape human behavior are ______.
A) social units
B) social structures
C) social institutions
D) national societies

Accepted Answer

Social institutions are the organized and established systems that provide the rules, roles, and relationships necessary to shape human behavior within a society.

Question 12

A study that examines how elementary school children form cliques on the playground would constitute ______.
A) micro-level research
B) meso-level research
C) macro-level research
D) mega-level research

Accepted Answer

This research focuses on the interactions and relationships among a small group of individuals (elementary school children) in a specific setting (playground), which falls under the category of micro-level research.

Question 13

While walking down the street, Alana notices a homeless man. She thinks to herself, "That man must be homeless because he became unemployed. I'm sure that's because our local economy is so bad, and companies seem to be moving to other countries. He probably lost his family, too." Sociologists would say that Alana is using her ______.
A) sociological imagination
B) psychological training
C) economic perspective
D) investigative abilities

Accepted Answer

Alana is using her sociological imagination, which is the ability to connect personal experience to larger social forces and patterns. She is considering the economic conditions and external factors that may have contributed to the man's situation rather than just attributing it solely to his individual choices or abilities.

Question 14

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "How will high gas prices impact automobile sales in the near future?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.
A) anthropologist
B) economist
C) psychologist
D) sociologist

Accepted Answer

The question is focused on the relationship between gas prices and automobile sales, which falls under the purview of an economist. Anthropologists may study cultural patterns related to transportation, psychologists may study decision-making related to purchasing cars, and sociologists may study broader social trends, but none of these disciplines has as direct a connection to the question as economics.

Question 15

When her 4-year-old son wanted to wear a dress to kindergarten, Lisette told him that he could not because "boys don't wear dresses." In doing so, Lisette engaged in the process of ______.
A) socialization
B) change
C) stratification
D) institutionalism

Accepted Answer

Socialization refers to the process through which individuals learn and internalize societal norms and values. In this scenario, Lisette is teaching her son what is appropriate for boys to wear, which is part of the socialization process.

Question 16

Interconnected parts of the social world ranging from small groups to entire societies are ______.
A) social units
B) social structures
C) social institutions
D) national societies

Accepted Answer

Social units refer to interconnected parts of the social world, including small groups and entire societies.

Question 17

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "How do couples negotiate roles in a marriage?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.
A) sociologist
B) economist
C) political scientist
D) psychologist

Accepted Answer

Sociologists study social interactions and relationships, so questions about how couples negotiate their roles in a marriage would fall within their domain. Economists study the allocation and distribution of resources, political scientists study government and political institutions, and psychologists study behavior and mental processes. While each of these disciplines may touch on aspects of marriage and relationships, they are less likely to focus specifically on how couples negotiate their roles.

Question 18

The authors of the text would argue that a change in the economy would eventually result in a change in the family. This is because:
A) people panic when the economy changes, and they frequently take their stresses out on their families.
B) the economy and the family remain separated unless something bad occurs in one institution or the other.
C) all social institutions are interrelated.
D) the authors of the text would not use any of these arguments.

Accepted Answer

The authors of the text believe that all social institutions, including the economy and the family, are interconnected. Therefore, a change in one institution will inevitably affect other institutions, including the family.

Question 19

Byron is a sociologist who studies social change. In his study of the election of a new congressional representative for his district, Byron concluded that "Representative Phillips will inevitably be harmful for the working-class people of our district." What error did Byron make in his study?
A) He failed to interview the representative.
B) Rather than just explaining the change, he made a judgment about it.
C) He failed to inform Representative Phillips of his conclusion before releasing it to the public.
D) He should have used both qualitative and quantitative data in his study.

Accepted Answer

Byron made a judgment about the change in his study, which goes beyond the scope of studying social change. A sociologist should explain and describe social change objectively, without passing subjective judgment.

Question 20

A social scientist is trained to study the contents of garbage heaps. "What can we learn from studying garbage?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.
A) anthropologist
B) economist
C) political scientist
D) psychologist

Accepted Answer

Anthropologists often study the material culture of a society, which can include examining their garbage to learn about their consumption patterns, waste management practices, and even cultural values. Economists may study waste management from a financial perspective, but they are less likely to focus on the contents of garbage itself. Political scientists may study waste management policies, but they may not necessarily focus on the contents of the garbage itself. Psychologists generally focus on human behavior and mental processes and are unlikely to study garbage.

Quiz 1: Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Jennifer and Tyrone have been dating for two years. They have decided to attend the same college together, so both move into the same dorm. In this example, "Jennifer and Tyrone" are a , and "moving in to the same dorm" is a .

A ______ refers to one of the largest social units and includes a population of people, usually living within a specified geographic area, connected by common ideas and subject to a particular political authority.

Which of the following sociologists is most closely associated with the sociological imagination?

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "How do educational opportunities for women impact national infant mortality rates in Eastern European countries?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.

Which of the following is an advantage of using micro-level analysis?

A sociological perspective on race suggests that:

According to the text, the smallest unit sociologists study is a(n) ______.

In comparison, sociology focuses on , whereas psychology focuses on .

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "What are individuals' physiological reactions to a violent movie like Saw?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.

The aspects of society that provide the rules, roles, and relationships needed to shape human behavior are ______.

A study that examines how elementary school children form cliques on the playground would constitute ______.

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "How will high gas prices impact automobile sales in the near future?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.

When her 4-year-old son wanted to wear a dress to kindergarten, Lisette told him that he could not because "boys don't wear dresses." In doing so, Lisette engaged in the process of ______.

Interconnected parts of the social world ranging from small groups to entire societies are ______.

The discipline a social scientist is trained in plays a role in the questions the social scientist asks. "How do couples negotiate roles in a marriage?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.

The authors of the text would argue that a change in the economy would eventually result in a change in the family. This is because:

Byron is a sociologist who studies social change. In his study of the election of a new congressional representative for his district, Byron concluded that "Representative Phillips will inevitably be harmful for the working-class people of our district." What error did Byron make in his study?

A social scientist is trained to study the contents of garbage heaps. "What can we learn from studying garbage?" would most likely be asked by a(n) ______.