Question 1

A _______ is a purpose oriented and enduring feature of social life that forms through a complex interrelationship between social positions, roles, norms, and values.

Accepted Answer

A social institution is a complex, integrated set of social norms organized around the preservation of a basic societal value. It encompasses structured patterns of behavior organized around particular purposes, such as the family, education, religion, and the economy, forming through interrelationships between social positions, roles, norms, and values.

Question 2

When we discuss _______ , we are referring to the relatively stable and independent patterns of social relationships that are occupied by people who are expected to act in certain ways.

Accepted Answer

Social structure refers to the relatively stable and independent patterns of social relationships within a society. It encompasses the various ways in which societies are organized, including the roles, norms, and institutions that shape social interactions.

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT exemplify a component part of a social institution?

Accepted Answer

Assistant manager of a sporting goods store does not exemplify a component part of a social institution in the same way that organized sports leagues (NFL, MLB) or sports themselves (soccer) do. Social institutions are complex, integrated sets of social norms organized around the preservation of a basic societal value. The assistant manager role is a job position within a business, not a structural component of a broader social institution.

Question 4

The _______ is part of the law and a government institution whose job is formal social control.

Accepted Answer

The criminal justice system is the part of the law and a government institution whose job is formal social control, encompassing entities such as the police, courts, and corrections.

Question 5

_______ is a social institution that socializes individuals through indirect social control.

Accepted Answer

Both the family and the mass media are social institutions that play significant roles in the socialization of individuals through indirect social control. The family introduces social norms and values from an early age, while the mass media influences attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors on a broader scale.

Question 6

The _______ is a social institution where members-especially parents-conform to the law and other informal expectations and pass this orientation on to their kids through socialization.

Accepted Answer

The family is considered a primary social institution responsible for the socialization of its members, especially children, where they learn to conform to laws and societal expectations primarily through their parents and the family structure.

Question 7

_______ are persons who have changed their physiology in a way that is different from their sex at birth.

Accepted Answer

Transsexuals are individuals who have undergone medical procedures or treatments to alter their physical sex to match their gender identity, which differs from their sex assigned at birth. Transvestites, on the other hand, typically do not seek to change their physiology but rather dress in clothing traditionally associated with the opposite sex. Bisexuals are people who are attracted to both their own sex and the opposite sex, which is unrelated to changing one's physiology.

Question 8

As an outside observer, John Q. Researcher went to Nation One to observe their sexualities and sexual orientations for a major research project. While there, John noticed that Nation One largely privileged heterosexuality and marginalized other sexualities (e.g., bisexuality, homosexuality). The best sociological description of this phenomenon is to say that the dominant view Nation One uses to interpret and categorize sexuality is from the perspective of a _______ orientation.

Accepted Answer

The term "heteronormative" best describes a societal perspective that privileges heterosexuality as the norm while marginalizing other sexual orientations. This term specifically refers to the normalization of heterosexual relationships and identities, making it the most accurate description of the phenomenon observed by John Q. Researcher in Nation One.

Question 9

Billy was sitting in his deviant behavior class one afternoon and was half-listening to a class discussion about sexuality as he glanced out the open window seeing a beautiful spring day. His attention shifted abruptly to the class discussion when he heard someone in the class state, "I am queer, but it took me a long time to be open about this with my friends, not to mention how hard it was to discuss my sexuality with my parents." Startled, Billy asked openly in the class about the use of the term because he thought the term was a slur directed at homosexuals. The professor clarified, with the help of the student who made the statement, that queer can also mean:

Accepted Answer

The term "queer" has been reclaimed by some in the LGBTQ+ community as a way to refer to themselves or their movement in a manner that is inclusive and sometimes political, moving beyond traditional labels of gay or lesbian to encompass a broader spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities.

Question 10

When deviants attempt to fit in or be normal by taking an active part in "normal" society, its values, and conventional institutions, this person can be said to be employing which of the following cultural strategies?

Accepted Answer

When deviants actively participate in "normal" society and its conventional institutions, embracing its values in an attempt to fit in or appear normal, they are employing both assimilation and deviance disavowal strategies. Assimilation involves adapting and integrating into the mainstream culture, while deviance disavowal refers to efforts to reject or deny any deviant identity or behavior to align with societal norms.

Question 11

Grandpa Jack was sitting on the front porch listening to the radio and muttering to the dog about the news. His grandson, back from college, asked him about the commotion. Grandpa Jack said he couldn't believe the way people talked so casually about "gay people these days." The process Grandpa Jack has unwittingly identified is:

Accepted Answer

Homonormativity refers to the assimilation of heteronormative ideals and constructs into LGBTQ+ cultures and identities, where traditional norms and values are upheld and seen as the standard even within non-heterosexual communities. Grandpa Jack's surprise at the casual discussion of gay people suggests a shift towards a normalization of LGBTQ+ identities, aligning with the concept of homonormativity.

Question 12

Conscious, active strategies and actions for making life choices distinct from those considered most socially expected, celebrated, and sanctioned is considered to be _______ .

Accepted Answer

Normative resistance refers to the conscious, active strategies and actions individuals take to make life choices that are distinct from those that are most socially expected, celebrated, and sanctioned. This involves resisting societal norms and expectations in favor of personal values and beliefs.

Question 13

Active strategies and actions that might be considered clever manipulation of an existing social structure in order to access social and material resources on behalf of oneself or one's family is considered to be _______ .

Accepted Answer

Inventive pragmatism refers to the creative and strategic actions individuals or groups take within the constraints of existing social structures to access resources or achieve goals. This concept emphasizes the adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating social systems to meet one's needs or the needs of one's family.

Question 14

According to Button and Gealt, which of the following is NOT a correlate of sibling violence?

Accepted Answer

According to Button and Gealt, race is not considered a correlate of sibling violence. Factors such as age, gender, and negative parental interaction are more directly associated with the occurrence of sibling violence.

Question 15

According to _______ , violence against women is directly connected to the patriarchal organizations of society.

Accepted Answer

Feminist theory posits that violence against women is a result of the patriarchal structures of society, which perpetuate male dominance and female subordination.

Question 16

According to Button and Gealt, _______ theory explains one cause of sibling violence as being related to being in a violent home environment where violence is rewarded with compliance so siblings see this as an acceptable way to get what they want in similar situations.

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory posits that individuals learn behavior through observing and imitating others, especially in their immediate environment. In the context of sibling violence, if children observe violence being rewarded with compliance in their home, they may learn to use violence as a means to achieve their own goals, seeing it as an acceptable behavior.

Question 17

According to Jackson, the family crisis that comes with alcoholism goes though many stages. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Jackson's model of family crisis due to alcoholism includes stages such as Denial, Disorganization, and Recovery, but does not specifically mention "Lessons learned" as a stage.

Question 18

Rhonda Doe is a social worker who deals with family violence. In attempting to ascertain the current conditions of the Phillips family, Rhonda asked about the role alcohol plays in family life. Mrs. Phillips said Mr. Phillips does what he wants, drinks when and how much he wants, and then loses his temper. Mrs. Phillips said she had given up after her eldest son, Newt, realized how belligerent his father was day to day. The situation Rhonda is handling is at which stage of family reaction to alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

The description provided by Mrs. Phillips indicates a stage of disorganization within the family, characterized by the family's struggle to maintain normalcy amidst the chaos caused by Mr. Phillips' drinking and temper issues. This stage is marked by significant disruption and conflict in family life.

Question 19

According to Jackson, which of the following is an example of a family's attempt to eliminate the problem of alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

By enforcing strict refill laws on opiate narcotic prescriptions like Oxycodone, the government is using which type of social control?

Accepted Answer

Medical social control refers to ways in which society regulates people's health and behavior through medical means, such as the enforcement of strict refill laws on medications.

Quiz 5: Institutions