Question 1

Which one of the following is not an example of the ways global and local forces intersect?

Accepted Answer

The apple juice example does not illustrate the intersection of global and local forces. It describes a purely local product, without mentioning any global influence or interaction, unlike the other options which demonstrate how global ideas, technologies, or marketing strategies interact with local cultures, economies, or practices.

Question 2

Which one of the following sociologists would most likely advocate for putting low-cost technologies such as smart phones into the hands of those who are disadvantaged?

Accepted Answer

Jane Addams, known for her work in social reform and co-founding Hull House, would most likely advocate for empowering the disadvantaged through accessible technology, aligning with her focus on practical solutions for social issues.

Question 3

The actions of someone who always gives their best effort and never cuts corners would qualify as ____ action.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental rational action is action that is taken in order to achieve a specific goal or outcome. It is characterized by a focus on efficiency and effectiveness, and by a willingness to take whatever steps are necessary to achieve the desired result.

Question 4

Marx described the _____ as creating income "from nothing - without creating a product or service to sell in exchange for wealth".

Accepted Answer

Marx referred to the "finance aristocracy" as a group within the capitalist class that generates income through financial mechanisms, such as interest, dividends, and speculation, rather than through the direct production of goods or services. This concept highlights the ability to accumulate wealth without contributing to the tangible economy.

Question 5

The gay pride movement can be traced to 1897 in Berlin Germany and has spread to various locations around the world. 115 years later the first gay bar was established in Lamai Beach, Thailand. This movement illustrates the twin forces of

Accepted Answer

The gay pride movement's spread from Berlin, Germany, to various global locations, including the establishment of a gay bar in Lamai Beach, Thailand, illustrates the forces of globalization (the worldwide movement towards economic, financial, trade, and communications integration) and glocalization (the adaptation of international products, ideas, and cultural practices to local needs and tastes).

Question 6

Emile Durkheim focused on the question of how industrialization affected solidarity or

Accepted Answer

Durkheim's work on solidarity, especially in his seminal work "The Division of Labor in Society," focused on how industrialization transformed the system of social ties that connect people to one another and the larger society. He distinguished between mechanical solidarity, characteristic of pre-industrial societies, and organic solidarity, which emerges in industrialized societies due to the interdependence among individuals working in specialized roles.

Question 7

_____ is the sociologist who focused on the factors that strengthen, weaken, or otherwise shape the character of social ties.

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim is known for his work on social solidarity and the factors that influence the cohesion and disintegration of societies, focusing on the nature and strength of social ties.

Question 8

Which one of the following theorists would focus on how forces of globalization affect social ties that bind people to each other and society?

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim's work on social cohesion and the impact of social structures on individual behavior makes him most relevant to the study of how globalization affects social ties.

Question 9

Positivism is another name for the

Accepted Answer

Positivism is a philosophical theory stating that certain ("positive") knowledge is based on natural phenomena and their properties and relations as verified by the empirical sciences. This approach is closely associated with the scientific method, which emphasizes observation, experimentation, and the use of logic and mathematics to derive conclusions.

Question 10

_____ would recommend doing historical research to understand the origin of Cuba's conservation-oriented culture.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which one of the following theorists would be most concerned with the rise of smart machines capable of working 24/7 and replacing human labor?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx's theories focus on the conflicts between labor and capital, and he would be particularly interested in how smart machines replacing human labor could exacerbate class conflicts and affect the proletariat.

Question 12

Which one of the following aspects of the globalization process would Weber be most concerned?

Accepted Answer

Max Weber would be most concerned about how globalization undermines behavior motivated by tradition, as his work often focused on the rationalization of society and the move away from traditional motivations towards more bureaucratic and rational-legal forms of organization.

Question 13

DuBois would equate the border fence separating the U.S. and Mexico with

Accepted Answer

DuBois would likely equate the border fence separating the U.S. and Mexico with a color line, as it represents a physical and symbolic barrier that divides people based on race and ethnicity, reflecting his concept of the color line as the problem of the 20th century.

Question 14

One might equate instrumental-rational action with

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Auguste Comte recommended that sociologists study

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte, the father of sociology, emphasized the importance of studying social statics and dynamics, which includes the things people have created, as part of understanding society.

Question 16

Weber believed that there is an inevitable destructive quality to which one of the four types of action?

Accepted Answer

Weber believed that instrumental rational action, which is focused on achieving the most efficient means to an end, has an inevitable destructive quality because it can lead to dehumanization and a disregard for values or ethics in the pursuit of efficiency or goal achievement.

Question 17

Jared lives in a consumption-oriented culture. He decides to do historical research to understand how a country might develop a conservation-oriented way of life. Jared's approach is influenced by

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Relative to an open market setting (such as farmer's market), the division of labor that underpins the supermarket cultivates _____ ties with those who produce the food we buy.

Accepted Answer

The division of labor in supermarkets, which involves complex supply chains and intermediaries, results in impersonal ties with food producers, contrasting with the direct and personal interactions often found in open market settings.

Question 19

_____ is the theorist most likely to draw attention to unconditional basic income as a response to widespread unemployment.

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx's theories on economic systems and class struggles provide a foundation for considering solutions like unconditional basic income to address inequalities and unemployment, which are seen as inherent issues in capitalist societies.

Question 20

The Music Roots program in Arkansas allows students to build ties with others in the community. Durkheim would say this program builds

Accepted Answer

Durkheim would likely say this program builds solidarity, as it fosters social bonds and community cohesion, which are key components of his sociological theories.

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