Question 1

________________ is the sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others and of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity.
A)The sociological imagination
B)A trouble
C)An issue
D)Double consciousness

Accepted Answer

Double consciousness refers to the internal conflict experienced by subordinated or colonized groups in an oppressive society. It was coined by W.E.B. Du Bois to describe the feeling of being divided into several selves due to social discrimination and racism, particularly in the context of African American experiences.

Question 2

"The workers have nothing to lose but their chains; they have a whole world to gain. Workers of all countries unite." These famous lines were expressed by
A)Karl Marx.
B)Emile Durkheim.
C)Max Weber.
D)W.E.B. DuBois.

Accepted Answer

These lines are from "The Communist Manifesto" written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, where Marx famously calls for the unity of workers across nations to overthrow capitalist systems.

Question 3

_______ is a quality of mind that enables people to see how biography is shaped by remote, impersonal social forces.
A)Logic
B)Common sense
C)The sociological imagination
D)Structures of opportunity

Accepted Answer

The sociological imagination is the concept that allows individuals to understand how their personal experiences are influenced by broader societal factors. It was coined by C. Wright Mills to describe the ability to connect personal troubles to public issues.

Question 4

From a sociological point of view, a ______ is the day-to-day activities from birth to death that make up a person's life.
A)social fact
B)sociological imagination
C)biography
D)trouble

Accepted Answer

A biography, in a sociological context, refers to the day-to-day activities and experiences from birth to death that constitute an individual's life. This encompasses personal experiences, relationships, and events that shape one's life story.

Question 5

Jane Addams maintained that Hull House
A)was a failed experiment in social engineering.
B)could not deliver services that helped working poor.
C)was analogous to a community college.
D)was the equivalent of an applied university.

Accepted Answer

Jane Addams viewed Hull House as an "applied university," where knowledge and research were put into practical action to address social issues and improve the lives of the working poor. This perspective emphasizes the practical application of academic insights to real-world problems, akin to the functions of a modern university engaged in community service and applied research.

Question 6

W.E.B. Dubois traced the origin of _________ to the scramble for Africa's resources, beginning with the slave trade.
A)the color line
B)double consciousness
C)troubles
D)disenchantment

Accepted Answer

W.E.B. Du Bois traced the origin of "the color line" to the scramble for Africa's resources, highlighting how the division based on race began with the exploitation of Africa, including the slave trade.

Question 7

Which one of the following assumptions corresponds to a global perspective?
A)Social interaction stops at national borders.
B)Globalization is a relatively new phenomenon.
C)Local events shape the individual biography.
D)Global-scale organizational structures that are largely invisible deliver products and services.

Accepted Answer

Global-scale organizational structures that are largely invisible yet deliver products and services embody a global perspective by acknowledging the interconnectedness and interdependence of economies and societies worldwide. This perspective recognizes that many aspects of daily life are influenced by processes and entities operating on a global scale, beyond local or national confines.

Question 8

Globalization and glocalization are intertwined because globalization involves _______.
A)industrialization
B)the sociological imagination
C)countless glocalizations
D)solidarity

Accepted Answer

Globalization involves the integration of global and local elements, leading to countless glocalizations, where global processes are adapted to fit local contexts.

Question 9

Which one of the following statements would be most likely to convince an employer of the worth of a sociology degree?
A)"I like people, and sociology is about people."
B)"I want to work with people. That is why I majored in sociology."
C)"I didn't have to take a statistics course."
D)"Among other things, a degree in sociology helps me to identify and project population trends."

Accepted Answer

A sociology degree equips individuals with analytical skills to understand and predict societal trends, which is valuable for strategic planning in various industries.

Question 10

The sociological perspective builds all but which one of the following analytical skills?
A)The ability to anticipate intended and unintended consequences.
B)The ability to use the methods of social research to recognize and provide useful information.
C)The ability to focus on the individuals separate from others.
D)The ability to avoid using personal bias as a basis for making decisions and recommendations that affect others.

Accepted Answer

The sociological perspective emphasizes understanding the broader social contexts and structures that influence individual and group behaviors, rather than focusing solely on individuals separate from others.

Question 11

Jamie gains first-hand knowledge about poverty by working at a food bank. This kind of knowledge is known as,
A)solidarity.
B)social research.
C)sympathetic knowledge.
D)double consciousness.

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic knowledge is gained through direct personal experience or empathy, allowing someone to understand a situation or condition on a deeper, more personal level. By working at a food bank, Jamie is directly engaging with the issue of poverty, which enables him to gain a more nuanced and empathetic understanding of the challenges faced by those living in poverty.

Question 12

Smart phones, introduced in 1996, are now a global-scale phenomenon. Some people in remote locations have embraced smart phone apps that connect them with health care providers anywhere in the world. This development illustrates the twin forces of
A)troubles and issues.
B)human activity and media.
C)globalization and glocalization.
D)industrialization and mechanization.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) globalization and glocalization. Globalization refers to the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale. Glocalization is a combination of the words "globalization" and "localization," referring to the adaptation of international products, services, and ideas to fit local needs and contexts. The widespread adoption of smartphones, including in remote areas for health care purposes, is a clear example of how global technologies are adapted for local needs, thus illustrating the concepts of globalization and glocalization.

Question 13

W.E.B. DuBois coined the phrase
A)the "ties that bind people to one another."
B)the "strange meaning of being black."
C)the "means of production."
D)the "sociological imagination."

Accepted Answer

W.E.B. DuBois coined the phrase "the strange meaning of being black," which reflects on the complex identity and social position of African Americans. This phrase is part of his broader work on race and society in the United States.

Question 14

Oreo cookies, once sold only in Hoboken, New Jersey, are now sold in 100 countries. This increase in reach is known as
A)glocalization.
B)the sociological imagination.
C)globalization.
D)industrialization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, as exemplified by Oreo cookies being sold in 100 countries.

Question 15

"Knowing one another better reinforces the common connection such that the potential for caring and empathetic moral actions increase." This statement summarizes the essence of
A)solidarity.
B)division of labor.
C)sympathetic knowledge.
D)double consciousness.

Accepted Answer

The statement emphasizes understanding and empathy, which aligns with the concept of sympathetic knowledge, where knowing others better fosters empathy and moral actions.

Question 16

As driveless technologies are developed we anticipate that 1.6 million long-distance truck drivers will be at risk of losing their jobs. This situation is an example of
A)a personal crisis.
B)a trouble.
C)an issue.
D)an opportunity.

Accepted Answer

This situation is an example of an "issue" because it reflects a societal problem affecting a large group of people (long-distance truck drivers) due to technological advancements, rather than a personal crisis or trouble which would affect individuals more directly and personally. An opportunity generally refers to a positive potential, which does not align with the context of job loss.

Question 17

When Oreo cookies are transplanted into a new setting and then changed to fit local tastes, the process is known as
A)globalization.
B)the sociological imagination.
C)glocalization.
D)industrialization.

Accepted Answer

Glocalization is the process of adapting a product or service to each location or culture in which it is sold, often involving changes to fit local tastes or preferences. This term combines "globalization" with "localization" to emphasize the blending of global and local considerations.

Question 18

DuBois wrote that the world was able "to endure this horrible tragedy by deliberately stopping its ears and changing the subject in conversation." The tragedy was
A)the scramble for Africa's resources, including the slave trade.
B)double consciousness.
C)mechanization, which left people without jobs.
D)the carnage of World War I and World War II.

Accepted Answer

DuBois referred to the scramble for Africa's resources, including the slave trade, as a "horrible tragedy" that the world ignored by "deliberately stopping its ears and changing the subject in conversation." This reflects his focus on the exploitation and suffering of African peoples during European colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade.

Question 19

If an individual pursues a college degree taking the easiest classes and paying friends to write essays and papers, the action is classified as
A)traditional.
B)affectional.
C)value-rational.
D)instrumental rational.

Accepted Answer

This action is classified as "instrumental rational" because the individual is using the most efficient means (taking the easiest classes and paying friends to write essays) to achieve a specific goal (obtaining a college degree), regardless of the ethics or morality of those means.

Question 20

Which one of the following sociologists is credited with co-founding Hull House?
A)Karl Marx
B)Jane Addams
C)Emile Durkheim
D)W.E.B. DuBois

Accepted Answer

Jane Addams is credited with co-founding Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that aimed to improve the lives of the poor and immigrants.

Quiz 1: The Sociological Imagination: With Emphasis on Globalization and Glocalization

________________ is the sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others and of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity.

"The workers have nothing to lose but their chains; they have a whole world to gain. Workers of all countries unite." These famous lines were expressed by

_______ is a quality of mind that enables people to see how biography is shaped by remote, impersonal social forces.

From a sociological point of view, a ______ is the day-to-day activities from birth to death that make up a person's life.

Jane Addams maintained that Hull House

W.E.B. Dubois traced the origin of _________ to the scramble for Africa's resources, beginning with the slave trade.

Which one of the following assumptions corresponds to a global perspective?

Globalization and glocalization are intertwined because globalization involves _______.

Which one of the following statements would be most likely to convince an employer of the worth of a sociology degree?

The sociological perspective builds all but which one of the following analytical skills?

Jamie gains first-hand knowledge about poverty by working at a food bank. This kind of knowledge is known as,

Smart phones, introduced in 1996, are now a global-scale phenomenon. Some people in remote locations have embraced smart phone apps that connect them with health care providers anywhere in the world. This development illustrates the twin forces of

W.E.B. DuBois coined the phrase

Oreo cookies, once sold only in Hoboken, New Jersey, are now sold in 100 countries. This increase in reach is known as

"Knowing one another better reinforces the common connection such that the potential for caring and empathetic moral actions increase." This statement summarizes the essence of

As driveless technologies are developed we anticipate that 1.6 million long-distance truck drivers will be at risk of losing their jobs. This situation is an example of

When Oreo cookies are transplanted into a new setting and then changed to fit local tastes, the process is known as

DuBois wrote that the world was able "to endure this horrible tragedy by deliberately stopping its ears and changing the subject in conversation." The tragedy was

If an individual pursues a college degree taking the easiest classes and paying friends to write essays and papers, the action is classified as

Which one of the following sociologists is credited with co-founding Hull House?