Question 1

During the ______ many early sociologists came to focus on the relationship between the state and the family.
A) sharing economy
B) information age
C) Industrial Revolution
D) postindustrial age

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant social and economic change, leading sociologists to examine the impact of industrialization on family structures and state relationships.

Question 2

______ applied sociology to politics, arguing that the United States was developing a "military industrial complex" that favored war.
A) Auguste Comte
B) Karl Marx
C) C. Wright Mills
D) Émile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

C. Wright Mills was a sociologist who introduced the concept of the "military-industrial complex," highlighting the relationship between the military, government, and industries that could lead to a preference for war.

Question 3

The concept of globalization first began to appear in academic literature around _____.
A) 1890
B) 1970
C) 1990
D) 1999

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

McDonaldization is a concept that describes ______.
A) the process of globalization
B) the creation of rational systems that can guide mass production
C) the way that cultural diffusion happens
D) the creation of an unskilled and low paid underclass of workers

Accepted Answer

McDonaldization refers to the process of creating rational systems that guide mass production, especially in the fast-food industry. It involves the standardization of procedures, the use of technology to increase efficiency, and the division of labor to create a more predictable and controlled working environment. The term was coined by sociologist George Ritzer to describe the increasing influence of fast food chains on American society and culture, but it has since been applied to other industries and aspects of life as well.

Question 5

When globalization increases negative flows, such as spreading diseases or pollution, it is called ______.
A) terrorism
B) deviant globalization
C) hypercapitalism
D) antiglobalization

Accepted Answer

Deviant globalization refers to the negative aspects of globalization, such as the spread of diseases, pollution, and other harmful effects that transcend borders.

Question 6

The mass introduction of high-speed internet has allowed people around the world to obtain information faster than ever before. It has influenced many factors around the globe, including how people meet through networks and how often people can communicate. Sociology would point to high-speed internet as an example of ______.
A) the butterfly effect
B) the social change effect
C) commodification
D) globalization

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mass introduction of high-speed internet has...

Question 7

Sociologists are interested in the development of a new "______" economy, where businesses such as Uber, Airbnb.com, and others are a growing model for providing services using technology.
A) postindustrial
B) Google
C) sharing
D) technocratic

Accepted Answer

The term "sharing economy" refers to a model in which individuals can share or rent out their own property or services to others through technology platforms. This model includes businesses such as Uber and Airbnb.com, and is of interest to sociologists as it represents a shift away from traditional industrial or service-based economies.

Question 8

The postindustrial age began around the middle of the twentieth century but transitioned into the ______ at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
A) social age
B) cyber age
C) space age
D) information age

Accepted Answer

The postindustrial age is characterized by a shift away from manufacturing and towards service-based industries, with a focus on knowledge and information as key economic resources. This transition continued into the twenty-first century, which is commonly referred to as the information age due to the widespread use of digital technology and the internet as key tools for communication, commerce, and information exchange. Choices A, B, and C are less accurate because they do not specifically capture the defining features of this era.

Question 9

In which period do more people of both genders perform free labor?
A) the industrial age
B) the postindustrial age
C) the information age
D) the postmodern age

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which period do more people of...

Question 10

Sociology was founded in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when the study of ______ became a special focus of attention.
A) the inequality of women
B) the industrial revolution
C) the nuclear family
D) the decline of religion

Accepted Answer

Sociology emerged as a discipline during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, largely in response to the social changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, which transformed societies and created new social dynamics and issues.

Question 11

The growth of the service sector and white-collar work in the mid-twentieth century gave rise to what age?
A) the consumer age
B) the digital age
C) the postindustrial age
D) the information age

Accepted Answer

The growth of the service sector and white-collar work in the mid-twentieth century is associated with the postindustrial age, which marked a shift from manufacturing-based economies to service-oriented economies.

Question 12

McDonald's, blue jeans, and Pizza Hut are now found in countries all over the world. This is an example of the effects of ______.
A) cultural lag
B) globalization
C) cultural relativity
D) McDonaldization

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the interconnectedness of societies across the world, meaning that ideas, goods, and culture can be shared and spread across borders. McDonald's, blue jeans, and Pizza Hut are all examples of globalized products, as they can now be found in many different countries around the world.

Question 13

The rise in credit card debt from 1969 to the present day is used as evidence of what trend?
A) the increased globalization of the economy
B) the increase of economic technology in the postindustrial age
C) the dramatic increase in personal consumption among Americans
D) the increasing divide between income and living expenses

Accepted Answer

The rise in credit card debt is often seen as evidence of the dramatic increase in personal consumption among Americans, as people increasingly rely on credit to finance their spending.

Question 14

During the increase of globalization, what effect have social structures had on the flow of products and information?
A) Social structures typically enable better global flows.
B) Social structures are typically designed to impede global flows.
C) Social structures exist to both increase and limit global flows.
D) Social structures have little effect on the flow of products and information.

Accepted Answer

Social structures can both facilitate and restrict global flows, as they include systems and institutions that can either support or hinder the movement of products and information across borders.

Question 15

As globalization takes place, the movement of products and people of the world becomes more ______.
A) monitored
B) regulated
C) unequal
D) fluid

Accepted Answer

Globalization aims to increase the interconnectedness of the world, which would make the movement of products and people more fluid. While there are certainly efforts to monitor and regulate this movement due to security and safety concerns, the overall trend is towards greater freedom of movement. Unequal is not an appropriate choice as it does not address the movement of products and people.

Question 16

Starting in the 1950s, developed countries with capitalist economies began to shift from ______ to ______.
A) production; consumption
B) manufacturing; providing services
C) working class; middle class
D) affluence; recession

Accepted Answer

The answer of Starting in the 1950s, developed countries with...

Question 17

In the United States, manufacturing has ______ since the middle of the twentieth century, signaling a move out of the ______ age.
A) decreased; industrial
B) decreased; preindustrial
C) increased; preindustrial
D) increased; agrarian

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that manufacturing has decreased since the mid-twentieth century, which eliminates choices C and D. Additionally, the sentence specifically mentions moving out of the "industrial age," which makes A the correct choice.

Question 18

The iPhone has been purchased by millions of people and has revolutionized the ways phones function in society. This shows that increased consumption patterns ______.
A) support the way capitalism weeds out good and bad products
B) influence not just the economy but also culture
C) are more likely to sort the rich from the poor
D) have their greatest influence on the young generation

Accepted Answer

Increased consumption patterns, like the widespread adoption of the iPhone, influence both the economy and culture by changing how people communicate and interact.

Question 19

_____ was a contributing factor behind the decision of the United Kingdom to exit the European Union.
A) Glocalization
B) Globalization
C) Deglobalization
D) Grobolization

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ was a contributing factor behind the...

Question 20

According to the author, George Ritzer, no social change is as important today as ______.
A) social movements
B) globalization
C) climate change
D) the growth of inequality

Accepted Answer

The author explicitly states that "no social change is more important today than globalization" in the passage. The other options are not mentioned as the most important social change in the passage.

Quiz 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age

During the ______ many early sociologists came to focus on the relationship between the state and the family.

______ applied sociology to politics, arguing that the United States was developing a "military industrial complex" that favored war.

The concept of globalization first began to appear in academic literature around _____.

McDonaldization is a concept that describes ______.

When globalization increases negative flows, such as spreading diseases or pollution, it is called ______.

Sociologists are interested in the development of a new "______" economy, where businesses such as Uber, Airbnb.com, and others are a growing model for providing services using technology.

The postindustrial age began around the middle of the twentieth century but transitioned into the ______ at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

In which period do more people of both genders perform free labor?

Sociology was founded in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when the study of ______ became a special focus of attention.

The growth of the service sector and white-collar work in the mid-twentieth century gave rise to what age?

McDonald's, blue jeans, and Pizza Hut are now found in countries all over the world. This is an example of the effects of ______.

The rise in credit card debt from 1969 to the present day is used as evidence of what trend?

During the increase of globalization, what effect have social structures had on the flow of products and information?

As globalization takes place, the movement of products and people of the world becomes more ______.

Starting in the 1950s, developed countries with capitalist economies began to shift from to .

In the United States, manufacturing has since the middle of the twentieth century, signaling a move out of the age.

The iPhone has been purchased by millions of people and has revolutionized the ways phones function in society. This shows that increased consumption patterns ______.

_____ was a contributing factor behind the decision of the United Kingdom to exit the European Union.

According to the author, George Ritzer, no social change is as important today as ______.