Question 1

Georg Simmel argued that the city stimulates us via its concentration of the human experience into a small space.

Accepted Answer

Georg Simmel's concept of the city as a psychological and social experience is based on the idea that the city's concentration of diverse, intense and dynamic social interactions stimulates the individual's senses and stimulates him intellectually and emotionally.

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes Lynch's concept of mental maps?
A) Mental maps mix accurate details with distortions.
B) Mental maps of two people living in the same city will be similar.
C) Mental maps contain very few unfamiliar sections.
D) Mental maps may represent of an area in its entirety.

Accepted Answer

Lynch's concept of mental maps is that they are not necessarily accurate representations of a geographic area, but rather a mixture of accurate details and distortions based on the individual's experiences and perceptions. Therefore, option A is the best choice as it accurately reflects Lynch's concept. Option B is not necessarily true as individuals living in the same city may have different experiences and perceptions that could lead to different mental maps. Option C is not true as mental maps may contain unfamiliar sections or areas that the individual has not personally explored. Option D is not true as mental maps may only represent certain parts or aspects of an area rather than the entire area.

Question 3

Virginia Schein's single mothers on public assistance all
A) were lazy.
B) had extensive family support.
C) were working or had some work experience.
D) had four or more children.

Accepted Answer

Virginia Schein's research found that the single mothers on public assistance were working or had some work experience, indicating that their reliance on public assistance was not due to laziness but rather structural factors such as low wages and limited job opportunities. The statement does not provide any information about the extent of their family support or the number of children they had.

Question 4

Each person's mental image of a city is stagnant.

Accepted Answer

Each person's mental image of a city can evolve over time based on personal experiences, exposure to media and new information, and changes in the physical landscape of the city itself.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about social movements and cities are true?
A) Social movements benefit from the social interaction in cities.
B) Small social movements focus on issues such as prostitution.
C) Radical social movements are not initiated in cities.
D) Large social movements begin with small groups.

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Question 6

People form images of cities by
A) finding connections between physical locations in the city.
B) talking to others about what the important landmarks are.
C) organizing the physical locations in a meaningful way.
D) using technology to determine where they want to live.

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The answer of People form images of cities by
A) finding...

Question 7

Which of the following is a stereotype associated with suburban life?
A) Suburban life is constantly changing.
B) The majority of people live inside a city.
C) Suburbs abound with soccer moms.
D) People who live in suburbs are used to diversity.

Accepted Answer

The stereotype associated with suburban life is that it is full of soccer moms - a label given to mothers who are seen as over-involved in their children's activities and often driving SUVs or minivans. This stereotype perpetuates the idea that suburban life is monotonous and centered around family life.

Question 8

Applying the gesellschaft and gemeinschaft characteristics to make sense of a city means that it is being evaluated using the city's
A) physical form.
B) economic structure.
C) social control.
D) modern capabilities.

Accepted Answer

The concepts of gesellschaft and gemeinschaft refer to two different types of social structures. Gesellschaft refers to a society based on impersonal and contractual relationships, typically found in modern cities. Gemeinschaft, on the other hand, refers to a society based on close-knit relationships and social bonds, typically found in rural communities. Therefore, applying these characteristics to make sense of a city means evaluating the physical form of the city (such as its buildings, infrastructure, and layout) to determine if it reflects a gesellschaft or gemeinschaft structure.

Question 9

An urban network is
A) NBC.
B) the collected mental maps of a group.
C) interpersonal ties.
D) a means of identifying with the city.

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The answer of An urban network is
A) NBC.
B) the collected...

Question 10

Some cities have more sharply defined images in the minds of their residents than other cities do.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Residents of some cities may have a stronger and more distinct perception of their city's identity, culture, and characteristics than residents of other cities. This can be influenced by factors such as history, geography, demographics, and economic development.

Question 11

The image of a city, as defined by Kevin Lynch, is the
A) slogan or catch phrase associated with the city.
B) attitude which residents of the city have.
C) generalized mental picture of the city's external physical world.
D) historical character of the city.

Accepted Answer

Kevin Lynch defined the image of a city as the generalized mental picture of the city's external physical world, including its landmarks, paths, edges, districts, and nodes. It refers to how people perceive and navigate the city's physical environment, which can influence their attachment and sense of identity with the city.

Question 12

Elizabeth Bott Spillius found that working-class spouses in London, England, had
A) a joint marriage network, while middle class spouses had a segregated one.
B) a segregated marriage network while middle class spouses had a joint one.
C) middle class spouses and joint marriage networks, but wealthy spouses had segregated ones.
D) middle class spouses and segregated marriage networks, but wealthy spouses had joint ones.

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Bott Spillius found that working-class spouses in London, England had a segregated marriage network, which means that men and women had separate social circles and activities outside of the home. In contrast, middle class spouses had a joint marriage network, meaning that they participated in social activities together. Bott also found that this pattern was reversed for families with wealth, where the wealthy had segregated marriage networks and the less wealthy had joint marriage networks.

Question 13

How do we respond to the city?
A) In similar ways
B) Using rare strategies
C) Based on socialization
D) Through learned attitudes

Accepted Answer

Responding to the city in similar ways means utilizing common norms and behaviors that are accepted and expected in urban environments. This allows for better social integration and less conflict within the community. Rare strategies, based on socialization or learned attitudes, may not be effective in such an environment.

Question 14

Carol Stack found in her study of poor African Americans that they
A) created social networks to socialize.
B) established an extensive network of cooperation and mutual aid.
C) refused assistance when offered to them.
D) became heavily indebted.

Accepted Answer

Carol Stack's study found that poor African Americans established an extensive network of cooperation and mutual aid, indicating that they relied heavily on each other for assistance and support. This network was crucial for their survival and well-being in the face of poverty and other challenges.

Question 15

Gerald Suttles argues that the images people have about cities are
A) stereotypical.
B) objective reality.
C) overwhelmingly negative.
D) one individual's impression.

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The answer of Gerald Suttles argues that the images people...

Question 16

The five common elements in urban images, according to Lynch, are
A) districts, landmarks, nodes, paths, and skylines.
B) areas, districts, landmarks, nodes, and paths.
C) areas, districts, edges, landmarks, and paths.
D) districts, edges, landmarks, nodes, and paths.

Accepted Answer

Kevin Lynch, in his book "The Image of the City," identifies five elements that make up the city's image: districts, edges, landmarks, nodes, and paths. These elements help people navigate and understand the urban environment.

Question 17

Identifying with the city is aided by
A) sports.
B) clothing.
C) art.
D) architecture

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The answer of Identifying with the city is aided by
A)...

Question 18

Pedestrian traffic in the United States is characterized by
A) people walking blindly into traffic.
B) people ignoring each other while breaking the social rules.
C) people noting the speed at which others are walking.
D) people refusing to alert others to their position and collide.

Accepted Answer

Pedestrian traffic in the United States is often characterized by people noting the speed at which others are walking. This is particularly true in cities where people are often in a hurry and need to dodge and weave through crowds to get where they are going. While there may be examples of people walking blindly into traffic or refusing to alert others to their position and collide, these are not the defining characteristics of pedestrian traffic in the United States.  Additionally, while there may be occasional instances of people breaking social rules, most pedestrians are polite and aware of others around them.

Question 19

Besides coping with the city's sheer numbers, urbanites also must learn to deal with anonymity because we live in what Lyn Lofland calls
A) the exurbs.
B) a world of strangers.
C) urban images.
D) the urban network.

Accepted Answer

Lyn Lofland refers to urban areas as a "world of strangers" due to the anonymity that comes with living amongst so many people. This is highlighted in her book, "A World of Strangers: Order and Action in Urban Public Space".

Question 20

Most urban poor try to cope with the harsh realities of life through
A) prayer.
B) retreating into complete isolation.
C) forming social networks.
D) stealing and other forms of crime.

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The answer of Most urban poor try to cope with...

Quiz 8: The Context of Cities

Georg Simmel argued that the city stimulates us via its concentration of the human experience into a small space.

Which of the following statements best describes Lynch's concept of mental maps?

Virginia Schein's single mothers on public assistance all

Each person's mental image of a city is stagnant.

Which of the following statements about social movements and cities are true?

People form images of cities by

Which of the following is a stereotype associated with suburban life?

Applying the gesellschaft and gemeinschaft characteristics to make sense of a city means that it is being evaluated using the city's

An urban network is

Some cities have more sharply defined images in the minds of their residents than other cities do.

The image of a city, as defined by Kevin Lynch, is the

Elizabeth Bott Spillius found that working-class spouses in London, England, had

How do we respond to the city?

Carol Stack found in her study of poor African Americans that they

Gerald Suttles argues that the images people have about cities are

The five common elements in urban images, according to Lynch, are

Identifying with the city is aided by

Pedestrian traffic in the United States is characterized by

Besides coping with the city's sheer numbers, urbanites also must learn to deal with anonymity because we live in what Lyn Lofland calls

Most urban poor try to cope with the harsh realities of life through