Question 1

According to Erving Goffman, the Vietnam War protestors would be considered _______________________ as they realized their power to create change and affect the entire society.
A) dangerous giants
B) the power elite
C) social constructionists
D) communists

Accepted Answer

Erving Goffman's concept of "dangerous giants" refers to individuals or groups who become aware of their power to effect change in society, which aligns with the description of Vietnam War protestors realizing their power to create change.

Question 2

The power of clothing designers to influence what fashions women wear has been analyzed as a form of encouraging women to engage in a project of ongoing body discipline. This is an example of:
A) agency-structure analysis
B) social constructionism
C) sociological imagination
D) social reform

Accepted Answer

The power of clothing designers to influence what fashions women wear reflects social constructionism, which highlights how societal norms and values are created and maintained through shared meanings and symbols. Clothing designers shape these shared meanings and symbols through their designs, encouraging women to engage in a project of ongoing body discipline to conform to societal beauty standards. This process reinforces societal structures and power relations, which is a key focus of social constructionism.

Question 3

In his theory of violence, contemporary sociologist Randall Collins includes both individuals who must have skills to carry out violent interactions and the materials and resources that an organization must equip themselves with in order to carry out violence. His theory includes both _____________ and _______________ components.
A) public; private
B) global; local
C) agency; structural
D) micro; macro

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because Collins' theory includes both agency (individual skills) and structural (organizational resources) components.

Question 4

Many people believe that when they get laid off from their job they are alone, but many soon come to realize that this is a result of the current recession. They are able to connect their ____________ troubles to ______________ issues.
A) public; private
B) individualistic; common
C) secret; overt
D) private; public

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "private; public" because individuals often perceive their job loss as a private trouble, but during a recession, it becomes clear that it is a public issue affecting many people.

Question 5

If a researcher, choosing to study poverty within a major city, chooses to focus on the relationship between social class and level of poverty, he/she would be utilizing a _________ analytical approach.
A) Micro
B) Macro
C) Dangerous giant
D) Social construction

Accepted Answer

A macro analytical approach focuses on studying larger societal structures and institutions, such as social class, and how they impact various social phenomena, such as poverty. This approach would be appropriate for studying the relationship between social class and poverty within a major city. A micro analytical approach is focused on studying individual interactions and behavior, which would not be as relevant for this research question. "Dangerous giant" and "social construction" are not analytical approaches in sociology.

Question 6

If a researcher, deciding to study crime within a specific community, chooses to interview residents to gain some insight into the problem, he/she would be utilizing ____________ analysis.
A) micro
B) macro
C) public
D) organic

Accepted Answer

Micro level analysis focuses on specific individuals or small groups, making it appropriate for studying crime within a specific community through interviews with residents. Macro level analysis, on the other hand, looks at larger social structures and organizations, while public and organic analysis are not relevant to this context.

Question 7

According to sociologist Erving Goffman, individuals are _______________ because they can disrupt and destroy the structures in which they participate.
A) chaos agents
B) communists
C) dangerous giants
D) delusional

Accepted Answer

Erving Goffman referred to individuals as "dangerous giants" because they have the potential to disrupt and destroy the social structures they are part of, highlighting the power individuals have within social systems.

Question 8

________________ is the significance of the individual to have the capacity to influence the shape of society and culture.
A) Empowerment
B) Agency
C) Social construction
D) Efficacy

Accepted Answer

Agency refers to the individual's ability to act and make choices that have an impact on their surroundings, including society and culture. This concept is crucial in the understanding of human behavior and social change. Empowerment (A) is related to agency but specifically focuses on the process of gaining power or control over one's life. Social construction (C) refers to the idea that aspects of society and culture are shaped by human interpretation and consensus rather than inherent characteristics. Efficacy (D) is related to agency but specifically refers to the belief in one's ability to accomplish a task or goal.

Question 9

_____________________ is a sociologist who argued that a money economy is significant because it speeds up consumption and also allows people to consume more than they otherwise would.
A) C. Wright Mills
B) Auguste Comte
C) Georg Simmel
D) Karl Marx

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is a sociologist who argued that...

Question 10

There are four defining characteristics of McDonaldization. Which of the following is NOT one of these characteristics?
A) Efficiency
B) Calculability
C) Control
D) Expansion

Accepted Answer

The four defining characteristics of McDonaldization are Efficiency, Calculability, Control, and Predictability. Expansion is not considered one of the defining characteristics.

Question 11

________________ was a social reformist who focused on the relationships between the military and influential leaders of major corporations.
A) Auguste Comte
B) Karl Marx
C) C. Wright Mills
D) Émile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

C. Wright Mills was a sociologist who focused on power structures in society, and he highlighted the influence of the military-industrial complex in shaping political and economic decisions. He specifically wrote about the relationship between top military officials and executives in major corporations, arguing that this relationship increased the power of both groups at the expense of democracy and the public interest.

Question 12

__________________________ is the ability to look at the social world from different perspectives.
A) Sociological imagination
B) Mediated interaction
C) Social constructionism
D) Public sociology

Accepted Answer

Sociological imagination is the ability to see the impact of social institutions and historical events on individuals and groups. It involves considering how different perspectives and experiences shape one's understanding of the social world. Mediated interaction refers to communication that takes place through technology or media channels. Social constructionism suggests that social phenomena are created and maintained through social interactions and language use. Public sociology involves using sociological knowledge to address social issues and improve public understanding of social phenomena.

Question 13

As a college student, the choices in how to obtain your education are affected by which main sociological issue(s) that Dr. Ritzer presents in his text?
A) Globalization
B) Mediated interaction
C) Consumption
D) Three interrelated themes of globalization, consumption, and the digital world

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ritzer presents three interrelated themes of globalization, consumption, and the digital world that affect the choices in how to obtain education as a college student. Globalization has led to the internationalization of education and creation of global universities. Consumption plays a role as students now have more choices of online courses and digital learning materials. Mediated interaction and the digital world have also led to the growth of online education and hybrid learning models. Therefore, the best answer is D.

Question 14

One of the four defining characteristics of McDonaldization is predictability. What does predictability refer to here?
A) The ability to predict the future growth of the company
B) The ability to predict one's experience across different settings
C) The ability to predict where the product will spread
D) The ability to predict who will buy the product

Accepted Answer

Predictability refers to the ability to predict one's experience across different settings. In a McDonaldized system, products and experiences are standardized and uniform, so customers can expect the same thing every time they visit a McDonaldized institution, whether it's a McDonald's restaurant or a hospital.

Question 15

When it comes to the digital world, which of the following questions IS LEAST LIKELY to be a research interest of sociology:
A) Who has internet access around the world?
B) How can social networking sites increase interaction between people?
C) How does the increase in technology affect cognitive growth of teenagers?
D) How do smart phones affect the norms of eating in a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

While all of these questions are relevant to the digital world, the least likely to be a research interest of sociology would be how the increase in technology affects cognitive growth of teenagers. This is a question that would be more likely to be researched by psychologists or neuroscientists. Sociologists are more interested in studying how technology affects social interactions and societal norms.

Question 16

A researcher who is studying the issues within a local school district realizes that these problems are occurring in the majority of public school districts within the United States. This researcher is connecting _______ to _________ social phenomena.
A) local; global
B) micro; macro
C) private; public
D) agency; structure

Accepted Answer

The researcher is connecting the issues within a local school district (micro) to issues occurring in the majority of public school districts within the United States (macro), thus connecting micro and macro social phenomena.

Question 17

The Power Elite was written by:
A) Auguste Comte
B) C. Wright Mills
C) Karl Marx
D) Émile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

The Power Elite is a book written by C. Wright Mills in 1956.

Question 18

Dr. Ritzer presents three main concerns as the centerpiece for his text. These concerns are:
A) globalization, consumption, and the digital world
B) globalization, global economics, and the Internet
C) capitalism, industrialism, and the Information Age
D) the industrial revolution, the agricultural revolution, and the information revolution

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ritzer's three main concerns are globalization, consumption, and the digital world, as stated explicitly in the question. Options B, C, and D include at least one concern not mentioned by Ritzer.

Question 19

One of the biggest challenges for sociologists who want to participate in public sociology is:
A) to compete with "pop sociology" sources effectively
B) to find available avenues outside of academic journals where sociology can be shared
C) to preserve the integrity of one's ideas rather than have them "McDonaldized"
D) to find ways to make sociological phenomena relevant to real people

Accepted Answer

Sociologists face the challenge of maintaining the depth and integrity of their ideas when engaging with the public, avoiding oversimplification or "McDonaldization" of complex concepts.

Question 20

___________ is often considered one of the earliest important sociologists who studied the link between micro and macro issues when he studied workers in the capitalistic economic systems.
A) Karl Marx
B) Auguste Comte
C) Georg Simmel
D) C. Wright Mills

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx is considered one of the earliest important sociologists who studied the link between micro and macro issues when he studied workers in the capitalistic economic systems.

Quiz 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age

According to Erving Goffman, the Vietnam War protestors would be considered _______________________ as they realized their power to create change and affect the entire society.

The power of clothing designers to influence what fashions women wear has been analyzed as a form of encouraging women to engage in a project of ongoing body discipline. This is an example of:

Many people believe that when they get laid off from their job they are alone, but many soon come to realize that this is a result of the current recession. They are able to connect their troubles to __ issues.

If a researcher, choosing to study poverty within a major city, chooses to focus on the relationship between social class and level of poverty, he/she would be utilizing a _________ analytical approach.

If a researcher, deciding to study crime within a specific community, chooses to interview residents to gain some insight into the problem, he/she would be utilizing ____________ analysis.

According to sociologist Erving Goffman, individuals are _______________ because they can disrupt and destroy the structures in which they participate.

________________ is the significance of the individual to have the capacity to influence the shape of society and culture.

_____________________ is a sociologist who argued that a money economy is significant because it speeds up consumption and also allows people to consume more than they otherwise would.

There are four defining characteristics of McDonaldization. Which of the following is NOT one of these characteristics?

________________ was a social reformist who focused on the relationships between the military and influential leaders of major corporations.

__________________________ is the ability to look at the social world from different perspectives.

As a college student, the choices in how to obtain your education are affected by which main sociological issue(s) that Dr. Ritzer presents in his text?

One of the four defining characteristics of McDonaldization is predictability. What does predictability refer to here?

When it comes to the digital world, which of the following questions IS LEAST LIKELY to be a research interest of sociology:

A researcher who is studying the issues within a local school district realizes that these problems are occurring in the majority of public school districts within the United States. This researcher is connecting _ to ___ social phenomena.

The Power Elite was written by:

Dr. Ritzer presents three main concerns as the centerpiece for his text. These concerns are:

One of the biggest challenges for sociologists who want to participate in public sociology is:

___________ is often considered one of the earliest important sociologists who studied the link between micro and macro issues when he studied workers in the capitalistic economic systems.