Question 1

According to the famous British sociologist Anthony Giddens,we live in a social era where human society is suspended between two historical possibilities.These are:
A)increasing social and political power and annihilation
B)nationalistic and global social interests
C)global and macro structures
D)extraordinary opportunity and global catastrophe
E)none of these choices

Accepted Answer

Giddens argues that we are living in a time of unprecedented opportunity and potential, as we have access to increasingly powerful technologies and resources. However, this also means that we are facing a range of unprecedented risks and potential catastrophes, including climate change, global conflict, and economic collapse. Therefore, we are suspended between these two possibilities of extraordinary opportunity and global catastrophe.

Question 2

According to Mark Granovetter,the way that people typically get a job is by:
A)increasing their skill levels
B)analyzing the job market and tailoring their skill to meet market needs
C)using social networks to make connections
D)marrying the child of someone who owns a company
E)getting a college degree

Accepted Answer

Mark Granovetter's research found that people typically get jobs through their social networks and connections, rather than solely relying on their skill levels or analyzing the job market. This phenomenon is known as "the strength of weak ties" or the idea that acquaintances or weak ties in one's social network can provide valuable information and job opportunities that may not be available through close friends or family members. Therefore, choice C, using social networks to make connections, is the best answer.

Question 3

The international organizations that shape social and individual life are known as what kind of social structure?
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)none of these choices

Accepted Answer

Global structures refer to international organizations that influence social and individual life on a worldwide scale.

Question 4

The organization of work in American society is shaped by the nature of businesses,social groups,and governments.The larger organizational structures that shape our lives in American society are what level of social structure?
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)meso-structures

Accepted Answer

Macro-structures are the larger social structures that shape our lives, such as businesses, social groups, and governments. Therefore, the organization of work in American society, which is shaped by these structures, is considered a macro-structure level of social structure.

Question 5

Out of which revolution did the idea emerge that people are responsible for organizing society and that human action can solve social problems through their own efforts?
A)the scientific revolution
B)the democratic revolution
C)the age of enlightenment
D)the industrial revolution
E)none of these choices

Accepted Answer

The democratic revolution emphasized the role of people in organizing society and solving social problems through collective human effort and governance.

Question 6

Foreign aid and charity are ____ in helping to solve the problem of world poverty.
A)limited
B)useful
C)global structures
D)helpful
E)effective

Accepted Answer

Foreign aid and charity can provide temporary relief and assistance in specific areas, but they are limited in their ability to solve the root causes of poverty and create sustainable change. In order to truly address world poverty, long-term solutions such as global structures and systemic change are necessary.

Question 7

The ability to see the connection between personal troubles and social structures is called:
A)social solidarity
B)the sociological imagination
C)Durkheim's theory of unity
D)deconstruction
E)deep vision

Accepted Answer

The term "sociological imagination" was coined by C. Wright Mills and refers to the ability to understand the relationship between individual experiences and larger social forces. It involves looking beyond personal troubles and considering how societal structures, such as institutions, norms, and values, shape those experiences.

Question 8

The larger organizational structures that shape our lives in a society are called:
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)none of these choices

Accepted Answer

Social structures refer to the patterns of social relationships and interactions that form within a society, but macro-structures specifically refer to the larger societal systems and institutions that shape our lives, such as political systems, economic systems, and cultural systems at the national or global level. Therefore, option C - macro-structures - is the best choice.

Question 9

The social class system in the United States would be an example of what kind of social structure?
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)none of these choices

Accepted Answer

The social class system in the United States is an example of a macro-structure, which refers to large-scale social institutions and systems that shape society as a whole. Macro-structures include economic, political, and cultural systems, as well as social class, race, and gender hierarchies. Micro-structures refer to small-scale social interactions and relationships, while global structures refer to the interconnected systems and processes that operate across the world.

Question 10

The idea that the workings of society must be based on evidence rather than speculation or a religious view is the kernel of:
A)the scientific revolution
B)the democratic revolution
C)the age of enlightenment
D)the industrial revolution
E)the sociological event

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea that the workings of society...

Question 11

~C.Wright Mills (1959)discusses a "quality of mind" that allows us to understand "what is going on in the world and...what may be happening within" ourselves.Mills calls this view of society and individuals:
A)social solidarity
B)the principle of sociation
C)the sociological imagination
D)dialectical socialism
E)none of these choices

Accepted Answer

Mills calls this view of society and individuals the sociological imagination. The sociological imagination is the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social and historical forces. It involves understanding the intersection of personal biography and social structure.

Question 12

The view that the social world has become more interconnected and that this high level of connectivity and communication is reflected in social organization describes:
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)micro-social structures

Accepted Answer

The term "global" suggests a focus on the world as a whole and implies the interconnectedness and interdependence of different societies and cultures. This choice aligns well with the idea that the social world has become more interconnected, suggesting a shift towards an increasingly integrated global structure.

Question 13

Patterns of social relations that are outside your immediate social experience are called ____ by sociologists.
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)power structures
E)a and b

Accepted Answer

Macro-structures refer to larger patterns of social relations that are beyond the individual level, such as social institutions, organizations, and cultural norms. Micro-structures refer to smaller, more immediate social relations, such as personal networks and face-to-face interactions. While social structures can refer to both micro and macro levels of social relations, the term is more commonly used to describe larger patterns of social organization, making option E partially correct. Power structures focus specifically on the distribution of power and authority within a society.

Question 14

One aspect of social organization is the patterns of intimate social relations that are formed during face-to-face interpersonal interactions.Sociologists call this pattern:
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)macro-global structures

Accepted Answer

Micro-structures refer to the small-scale patterns of social relations formed during face-to-face interactions, including intimate relationships and small group dynamics. This is the best choice given the question's focus on interpersonal interactions. Social structures (B) and macro-structures (C, E) refer to larger-scale patterns of social organization, such as institutions and systems, which are not directly related to intimate social relations. Global structures (D) refer to the highest level of social organization, encompassing global institutions and systems.

Question 15

International organizations,patterns of worldwide travel,the reach of the Internet,and economic activity between nations are examples of:
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)all of these choices

Accepted Answer

These examples illustrate global structures, as they all involve processes and relationships that operate on a worldwide scale, affecting and connecting societies across the globe.

Question 16

According to the research of Hochschild and Machung,spouses who share domestic responsibilities are ____ to divorce than spouses who do not share domestic responsibilities.
A)more likely
B)less likely
C)no more likely
D)trick question; the likelihood is unknown
E)none of these choices

Accepted Answer

The research of Hochschild and Machung suggests that spouses who share domestic responsibilities are less likely to divorce than spouses who do not share domestic responsibilities.

Question 17

If you are looking for a job,you would be well advised to ask close friends and more remote acquaintances for leads and contacts.That is because acquaintances with whom you are not close are more likely to know different opportunities and groups of people than your close friends.Consulting both friends and acquaintances allows you to cast a wider net while job-hunting than if you consulted only close friends.This is an example of the operation of ____ structures.
A)micro
B)social
C)macro
D)global
E)individual

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you are looking for a job,you...

Question 18

Patterns of social relations that are inside your immediate social experience are known as ____.
A)micro-structures
B)social structures
C)macro-structures
D)global structures
E)a and b

Accepted Answer

Micro-structures refer to the patterns of social relations that are within our immediate social experience, such as relationships with family members, close friends, and coworkers. Social structures and macro-structures refer to larger patterns of social organization and institutions. Global structures refer to patterns that are present at a worldwide level. Choice E) is incorrect because it includes both micro-structures and social structures, which are not equivalent.

Question 19

The system that maintains male privilege in society is known as:
A)sexism
B)social structures
C)macro structures
D)patriarchy
E)gender inequity

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is the system in which men hold the most power and social privilege in society. It is characterized by male dominance in politics, economics, and culture, as well as the perpetuation of gender stereotypes and unequal treatment of women. Sexism, social structures, macro structures, and gender inequity are all related concepts, but they do not fully encapsulate the system of male privilege and power that defines patriarchy.

Question 20

Stable patterns of social relations are called:
A)group cohesion
B)social structure
C)social solidarity
D)social organization
E)social strata

Accepted Answer

Social structure refers to the stable patterns of social relations within a society, including institutions, organizations, and the relationships between individuals and groups. Group cohesion refers specifically to the degree to which members of a group are united and cooperative, social solidarity refers to the level of integration and connectedness within a society, social organization can refer to any arrangement of social relations, and social strata refers to the hierarchical divisions within society based on social and economic status.

Quiz 1: A Sociological Compass

According to the famous British sociologist Anthony Giddens,we live in a social era where human society is suspended between two historical possibilities.These are:

According to Mark Granovetter,the way that people typically get a job is by:

The international organizations that shape social and individual life are known as what kind of social structure?

The organization of work in American society is shaped by the nature of businesses,social groups,and governments.The larger organizational structures that shape our lives in American society are what level of social structure?

Out of which revolution did the idea emerge that people are responsible for organizing society and that human action can solve social problems through their own efforts?

Foreign aid and charity are ____ in helping to solve the problem of world poverty.

The ability to see the connection between personal troubles and social structures is called:

The larger organizational structures that shape our lives in a society are called:

The social class system in the United States would be an example of what kind of social structure?

The idea that the workings of society must be based on evidence rather than speculation or a religious view is the kernel of:

~C.Wright Mills (1959) discusses a "quality of mind" that allows us to understand "what is going on in the world and...what may be happening within" ourselves.Mills calls this view of society and individuals:

The view that the social world has become more interconnected and that this high level of connectivity and communication is reflected in social organization describes:

Patterns of social relations that are outside your immediate social experience are called ____ by sociologists.

One aspect of social organization is the patterns of intimate social relations that are formed during face-to-face interpersonal interactions.Sociologists call this pattern:

International organizations,patterns of worldwide travel,the reach of the Internet,and economic activity between nations are examples of:

According to the research of Hochschild and Machung,spouses who share domestic responsibilities are ____ to divorce than spouses who do not share domestic responsibilities.

Patterns of social relations that are inside your immediate social experience are known as ____.

The system that maintains male privilege in society is known as:

Stable patterns of social relations are called: