INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY 100- EXAM QUESTIONS
An important feature of the sociological perspective is that it stresses the impact of ____
in people's lives. - Answers -social context
The ____ is the central question asked by sociologists when they attempt to explain
human behavior. - Answers -Influence of society on people
Sociologists emphasize the notion that our thinking and motivation are largely
determined by: - Answers -influences drawn from our life experiences
The success of the natural sciences, the rise of imperialism, the decline of traditional
monarchy and ______ all contributed to the emergence of sociology. - Answers -The
Industrial Revolution
Karl Marx suggested that the force which drives human history and is at the core of
human progress is: - Answers -Class conflict
Tom works on the assembly line at the local automobile factory. Karl Marx would
consider Tom to be a ____ because he does not own the factory. - Answers -Proletariat
Durkheim introduces the concept ___ to express the degree to which people feel part of
a social group. - Answers -Social integration
A note left at the scene of a suicide expressed the victims concern that he felt little
sense of moral guidance. He indicated that he was uncertain about what was right or or
wrong in todays world. Using Durkheim's theory, sociologists might conclude that the
suicide victim was feeling _____. - Answers -anomie
According to Max Weber, the Protestant ethic was a central factor in the birth of ___. -
Answers -capitalism
Andy views society as a system of interrelated parts, while john views society as
composed of groups competing for scarce resources, Andy would be considered a ____
theorist and John would be seen as a ____ theorist. - Answers -functionalist, conflict
____ is composed of language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material objects.
- Answers -culture
Jewelry, art, hairstyles and clothing each represent examples of: - Answers -material
culture
, When people visit another country they sometimes feel disoriented and are unable to
depend on their taken-for-granted assumptions about life. This sense of disorientation is
an example of ____. - Answers -cultural shock
When Jane visited Morocco, she found it difficult to buy bus tickets as everyone pushed
ahead of her. When she went home to the United States, she told her friends that the
Moroccans were the rudest people she had ever encountered. Her judgment the
Moroccans' behavior is an example of: - Answers -ethnocentrism
Sociologist are encouraged to practice ____ to understand a people from the frame-
work of their own culture. - Answers -cultural relativism
To understand the Spanish practice of bullfighting, it is necessary to use the
perspectives of ____. - Answers -cultural relativism
Gestures, language, values and social norms are examples of: - Answers -non-material
culture
Sociologists use the term ___ to indicate the standards by which people define their
ideas about what is desirable in life. - Answers -values
Sociologists use the concept "norms" to describe ____. - Answers -the expectations, or
rules of behavior that develop out of values
After having successfully negotiated an important business contract with a major client,
Phil's boss congratulated him and promised him significant pay raise. In this situation,
Phil has received what sociologists call a : - Answers -positive sanction
While race might reflect our biological heritage, ____ reflects our cultural heritage. -
Answers -ethnicity
A "minority group" refers to a group in a society that _____. - Answers -is singled out
for unequal treatment
Prejudice describes ____ while discrimination describes ____. - Answers -attitudes,
actions
Sam, a bartender who saw duty in Vietnam, refuses to serve Asians in his bar because
he believes that Asians have no business living in the U.S.A Sam's actions describe: -
Answers -prejudice & discrimination
Juan, a Hispanic, and Harold, a white male, have each applied for a home mortgage at
the local bank. Juan's loan was turned down while Harold's loan was given to him. In
comparing their credit history, both men had good credit, and their debts and income
were comparable. This is an example of ____ against Juan. - Answers -institutional
discrimination
An important feature of the sociological perspective is that it stresses the impact of ____
in people's lives. - Answers -social context
The ____ is the central question asked by sociologists when they attempt to explain
human behavior. - Answers -Influence of society on people
Sociologists emphasize the notion that our thinking and motivation are largely
determined by: - Answers -influences drawn from our life experiences
The success of the natural sciences, the rise of imperialism, the decline of traditional
monarchy and ______ all contributed to the emergence of sociology. - Answers -The
Industrial Revolution
Karl Marx suggested that the force which drives human history and is at the core of
human progress is: - Answers -Class conflict
Tom works on the assembly line at the local automobile factory. Karl Marx would
consider Tom to be a ____ because he does not own the factory. - Answers -Proletariat
Durkheim introduces the concept ___ to express the degree to which people feel part of
a social group. - Answers -Social integration
A note left at the scene of a suicide expressed the victims concern that he felt little
sense of moral guidance. He indicated that he was uncertain about what was right or or
wrong in todays world. Using Durkheim's theory, sociologists might conclude that the
suicide victim was feeling _____. - Answers -anomie
According to Max Weber, the Protestant ethic was a central factor in the birth of ___. -
Answers -capitalism
Andy views society as a system of interrelated parts, while john views society as
composed of groups competing for scarce resources, Andy would be considered a ____
theorist and John would be seen as a ____ theorist. - Answers -functionalist, conflict
____ is composed of language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material objects.
- Answers -culture
Jewelry, art, hairstyles and clothing each represent examples of: - Answers -material
culture
, When people visit another country they sometimes feel disoriented and are unable to
depend on their taken-for-granted assumptions about life. This sense of disorientation is
an example of ____. - Answers -cultural shock
When Jane visited Morocco, she found it difficult to buy bus tickets as everyone pushed
ahead of her. When she went home to the United States, she told her friends that the
Moroccans were the rudest people she had ever encountered. Her judgment the
Moroccans' behavior is an example of: - Answers -ethnocentrism
Sociologist are encouraged to practice ____ to understand a people from the frame-
work of their own culture. - Answers -cultural relativism
To understand the Spanish practice of bullfighting, it is necessary to use the
perspectives of ____. - Answers -cultural relativism
Gestures, language, values and social norms are examples of: - Answers -non-material
culture
Sociologists use the term ___ to indicate the standards by which people define their
ideas about what is desirable in life. - Answers -values
Sociologists use the concept "norms" to describe ____. - Answers -the expectations, or
rules of behavior that develop out of values
After having successfully negotiated an important business contract with a major client,
Phil's boss congratulated him and promised him significant pay raise. In this situation,
Phil has received what sociologists call a : - Answers -positive sanction
While race might reflect our biological heritage, ____ reflects our cultural heritage. -
Answers -ethnicity
A "minority group" refers to a group in a society that _____. - Answers -is singled out
for unequal treatment
Prejudice describes ____ while discrimination describes ____. - Answers -attitudes,
actions
Sam, a bartender who saw duty in Vietnam, refuses to serve Asians in his bar because
he believes that Asians have no business living in the U.S.A Sam's actions describe: -
Answers -prejudice & discrimination
Juan, a Hispanic, and Harold, a white male, have each applied for a home mortgage at
the local bank. Juan's loan was turned down while Harold's loan was given to him. In
comparing their credit history, both men had good credit, and their debts and income
were comparable. This is an example of ____ against Juan. - Answers -institutional
discrimination
