Sociology 1301 Exam 1

Sociology 1301 Exam 1Question 1 2 out of 2 points “No two languages are ever sufficiently similar to be considered as representing the same social reality.” This sentence applies to Selected Answer: b. the linguistic relativity hypothesis. Correct Answer: b. the linguistic relativity hypothesis.  Question 2 0 out of 2 points Which one of the following assumptions applies to the scientific method? Selected Answer: d. Research findings can be manipulated to advance a good cause. Correct Answer: c. Knowledge is acquired through observation.  Question 3 2 out of 2 points For the U.S. the universally high value placed on ____________ can qualify as a cultural anchor. Selected Answer: a. freedom Correct Answer: a. freedom  Question 4 0 out of 2 points A researcher studying handwashing uses guidelines set by the American Society of Microbiology to determine if handwashing has taken place: use warm or hot running water and soap while washing for 10 to 15 seconds all surfaces, including wrists, palms, backs of hands, and under fingernails. This guideline is considered Selected Answer: a. a correlation. Correct Answer: d. an operational definition.  Question 5 2 out of 2 points Which one of the following statements describes the best way to apply the three perspectives? Selected Answer: c. We can acquire a more complete view of something by applying all three perspectives. Correct Answer: c. We can acquire a more complete view of something by applying all three perspectives.  Question 6 2 out of 2 points ____________ are internal bodily sensations that we experience in relationships with other people. Selected Answer: b. Social emotions Correct Answer: b. Social emotions  Question 7 2 out of 2 points Researcher Kandi Stinson spent two years as a member of weight loss group, studying how women spoke about and understood losing weight. Stinson used which one of the following methods? Selected Answer: c. participant observation Correct Answer: c. participant observation  Question 8 2 out of 2 points When people learn a new language they must learn meanings attached to the multitude of sounds that make up a language. In this sense language is a _________________ system. Selected Answer: a. symbol Correct Answer: a. symbol  Question 9 2 out of 2 points One indicator of culture’s influence on satisfying hunger is that Selected Answer: a. only a portion of the potential food available is defined as edible. Correct Answer: a. only a portion of the potential food available is defined as edible.  Question 10 2 out of 2 points An expected or _____ function of a sports team is that it