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WGU C273 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026
ALLQUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |NEW AND REVISED
What is an example of a category? - ANSWER- People who wear
glasses
Which term describes a crowd of people who happen to be in the same
place at the same time? - ANSWER- Aggregate
Which social theorist was the first to analyze bureaucracies as powerful
forms of social organization that are concerned with the "bottom line?" -
ANSWER- Max Weber
How does group size effect group dynamics? - ANSWER- The larger
the group, the more stable it is.
Which characteristic describes a bureaucracy? - ANSWER- There is a
clear division of labor.
According to sociologist George Simmel, what happens to a small
group's dynamics and interactions as it grows larger? - ANSWER- It
becomes more stable, but its intimacy decreases.
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How does Strain Theory explain deviance? - ANSWER- People are not
always willing and/or able to achieve cultural goals.
What is the position of the conflict perspective regarding deviance? -
ANSWER- Deviant behavior is defined by those with power.
Which of the following is considered deviant behavior but not a crime? -
ANSWER- Public nose picking
What did Émile Durkheim argue is the role of deviance in society? -
ANSWER- It reinforces cultural values and norms.
Which perspective argues that prison cements a "criminal" identity,
making it more likely a person will continue to engage in criminal
behavior when released? - ANSWER- Symbolic interactionism
How does functionalism view prison? - ANSWER- Prisons help prevent
crime by providing a negative sanction.
What type of crime is committed by people of high social status who are
motivated by financial gain? - ANSWER- White-collar crime
What is an example of institutional discrimination in everyday life? -
ANSWER- The systematic denial of home loans based on race.
WGU C273 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026
ALLQUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |NEW AND REVISED
What is an example of a category? - ANSWER- People who wear
glasses
Which term describes a crowd of people who happen to be in the same
place at the same time? - ANSWER- Aggregate
Which social theorist was the first to analyze bureaucracies as powerful
forms of social organization that are concerned with the "bottom line?" -
ANSWER- Max Weber
How does group size effect group dynamics? - ANSWER- The larger
the group, the more stable it is.
Which characteristic describes a bureaucracy? - ANSWER- There is a
clear division of labor.
According to sociologist George Simmel, what happens to a small
group's dynamics and interactions as it grows larger? - ANSWER- It
becomes more stable, but its intimacy decreases.
, 2|Page
How does Strain Theory explain deviance? - ANSWER- People are not
always willing and/or able to achieve cultural goals.
What is the position of the conflict perspective regarding deviance? -
ANSWER- Deviant behavior is defined by those with power.
Which of the following is considered deviant behavior but not a crime? -
ANSWER- Public nose picking
What did Émile Durkheim argue is the role of deviance in society? -
ANSWER- It reinforces cultural values and norms.
Which perspective argues that prison cements a "criminal" identity,
making it more likely a person will continue to engage in criminal
behavior when released? - ANSWER- Symbolic interactionism
How does functionalism view prison? - ANSWER- Prisons help prevent
crime by providing a negative sanction.
What type of crime is committed by people of high social status who are
motivated by financial gain? - ANSWER- White-collar crime
What is an example of institutional discrimination in everyday life? -
ANSWER- The systematic denial of home loans based on race.
