Question 1

Polyandry refers to a marital form in which

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Polyandry is a form of marriage in which a woman has more than one husband simultaneously.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about family systems is correct?

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All of the statements are correct.

Question 3

Some tribes, such as the Toda tribe of India, practiced female infanticide. This practice led to a shortage of adult women. As a result, a family was often composed of a group of brothers and a wife, whom they shared. This is an example of

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Polyandry is a form of marriage in which one woman is married to multiple men, often brothers, which fits the description provided.

Question 4

In a patriarchy

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In a patriarchy, both A and C are true: men are expected to dominate family decision-making, and a woman's status is often defined relative to a male's status.

Question 5

Matriarchies are common in societies where

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Matriarchies are more likely to develop in societies where men are often engaged in warfare or are absent for long periods for food-gathering, as women take on leadership roles in their absence.

Question 6

Which of the following would reflect an egalitarian authority pattern?

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Question 7

Which sociological perspective would emphasize that questions about family decision-making must be examined in light of traditional gender stratification, under which men have held a dominant position over women?

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The conflict perspective focuses on power dynamics and inequalities, such as traditional gender stratification, where men have historically held dominant positions over women in family decision-making.

Question 8

By sponsoring many clubs and organizations, churches serve as a training ground for community leaders while also allowing members to refine their organizational skills. In doing so, churches fulfill are fulfilling one of their

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Latent functions are the unintended or unrecognized positive consequences of an institution or activity. In this case, churches sponsoring clubs and organizations inadvertently train community leaders and help members refine skills, which is a latent function.

Question 9

Durkheim was primarily interested in

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Durkheim was primarily interested in understanding religious behavior within a social context.

Question 10

Which sociological perspective suggests that religion serves as an integrative power that binds people together, much like the social forces of nationalism or patriotism?

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The functionalist perspective views religion as a means of social cohesion, integrating individuals into a collective conscience, similar to how nationalism or patriotism unites people.

Question 11

Based on the pioneering work of É mile Durkheim, sociologists have frequently examined religion with a focus on its role in providing social support and reinforcing societal norms. This approach reflects the concerns of which sociological perspective?

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The functionalist perspective views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. Durkheim's work on religion emphasized its role in maintaining social cohesion and reinforcing societal norms, aligning with the functionalist perspective.

Question 12

Which leader of the Protestant Reformation emphasized a disciplined work ethic, this-worldly concerns, and a rational orientation toward life?

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John Calvin was a leader of the Protestant Reformation who emphasized a disciplined work ethic, this-worldly concerns, and a rational orientation toward life, which are often associated with the "Protestant work ethic."

Question 13

One by-product of the Protestant ethic was a drive to

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The Protestant ethic emphasized hard work, discipline, and frugality, which often led to the accumulation of savings as a sign of virtue and success.

Question 14

Max Weber argued that

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Max Weber argued that the Protestant ethic, particularly the values of hard work and frugality, was linked to the development of capitalism in Western Europe.

Question 15

Which sociological perspective suggests that during the period of slavery in the southern United States, Christianity may have pacified certain slaves and lessened the rage that often fuels rebellion?

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Question 16

Religious rituals in a church or temple serve as important face-to-face encounters in which people reinforce their beliefs and commitment to their faith. This focus represents the concerns of which sociological perspective?

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The interactionist perspective focuses on the daily interactions and face-to-face encounters that help individuals construct and reinforce their social reality, including religious beliefs and commitments.

Question 17

Attendance at a church service and the silent or spoken reading of prayers are examples of religious

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Attendance at a church service and the reading of prayers are examples of religious rituals, which are formalized actions or ceremonies performed in a religious context.

Question 18

Religious experiences are

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Religious experiences refer to personal encounters or feelings of being in direct contact with a divine being or ultimate reality, often accompanied by intense religious emotion.

Question 19

A person is hiking in the Canyonlands of Utah, and she realizes that the beautiful panorama that is unfolding in front of her could not have happened by accident; there must have been some wonderful plan and power that created this and many other wonderful natural areas. This is a religious

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This scenario describes a personal and profound realization or feeling of awe in nature, which aligns with the concept of a religious experience.

Question 20

Which of the following is an element of religious behavior?

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Ritual, belief, and experience are all elements of religious behavior, making "all of the above" the correct choice.

Quiz 8: Social Institutions: Family and Religion