Test Bank For Essentials Of Sociology: A Down-To-
Earth Approach 14th Edition By Jim M.Henslin| All
Chapters
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Sociological Perspective
Chapter 2 Culture
Chapter 3 Socialization
Chapter 4 Social Structure and Social Interaction
Chapter 5 Social Groups and Formal Organizations
Chapter 6 Deviance and Social Control
Chapter 7 Global Stratification
Chapter 8 Social Class in the United States
Chapter 9 Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 10 Gender and Age
Chapter 11 Politics and the Economy
Chapter 12 Marriage and Family
Chapter 13 Education and Religion
Chapter 14 Population and Urbanization
Chapter 15 Social Change and the Environment
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Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective
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Multiple-Choice Questions
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TB_Q1.1.1
The perspective stresses the social contexts in which people live, and includes people‘s ideas,
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attitudes, and orientations to life.
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a. personological
b. sociological
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c. natural sciences
d. ethnocentric
Correct Answer: b. sociological
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why both history and biography are essential for the sociological
perspective.
Topic/Concept: The Sociological Perspective Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q1.2.2
is the study of society and human behavior.
a. Natural science
b. Science
c. Psychology
d. Sociology
Correct Answer: d. Sociology
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Trace the origins of sociology, from tradition to Max Weber. Topic/Concept:
Origins of Sociology
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Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
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TB_Q1.2.3
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The corners in life that people occupy because of their location in history and society are referred to by
sociologists as .
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a. social location
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b. social affiliation
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c. social structures
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d. intersections
Correct Answer: a. social location
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Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Trace the origins of sociology, from tradition to Max Weber. Topic/Concept:
Origins of Sociology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q1.2.4
Corrine is a sociologist applying the scientific method to understanding the social world. Even though her
methods are modern, as a sociologist Corinne knows that scientifically studying the social world
originated with .
a. Auguste Rodin
b. Auguste Comte
c. Karl Marx
d. Emile Durkheim
Correct Answer: b. Auguste Comte
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Trace the origins of sociology, from tradition to Max Weber. Topic/Concept:
Origins of Sociology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
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Skill Level: Apply What You Know
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TB_Q1.2.5
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The uses objective, systematic observations to test theories.
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a. naturalistic method
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b. commonsense method
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c. scientific method
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d. research-free technique
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Correct Answer: c. scientific method
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Earth Approach 14th Edition By Jim M.Henslin| All
Chapters
, Franklyn A Plus Pass
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Sociological Perspective
Chapter 2 Culture
Chapter 3 Socialization
Chapter 4 Social Structure and Social Interaction
Chapter 5 Social Groups and Formal Organizations
Chapter 6 Deviance and Social Control
Chapter 7 Global Stratification
Chapter 8 Social Class in the United States
Chapter 9 Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 10 Gender and Age
Chapter 11 Politics and the Economy
Chapter 12 Marriage and Family
Chapter 13 Education and Religion
Chapter 14 Population and Urbanization
Chapter 15 Social Change and the Environment
Fr
an
kl
yn
Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective
e
Multiple-Choice Questions
A
TB_Q1.1.1
The perspective stresses the social contexts in which people live, and includes people‘s ideas,
pl
attitudes, and orientations to life.
us
a. personological
b. sociological
Pa
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ss
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c. natural sciences
d. ethnocentric
Correct Answer: b. sociological
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why both history and biography are essential for the sociological
perspective.
Topic/Concept: The Sociological Perspective Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q1.2.2
is the study of society and human behavior.
a. Natural science
b. Science
c. Psychology
d. Sociology
Correct Answer: d. Sociology
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Trace the origins of sociology, from tradition to Max Weber. Topic/Concept:
Origins of Sociology
Fr
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
an
kl
TB_Q1.2.3
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The corners in life that people occupy because of their location in history and society are referred to by
sociologists as .
e
a. social location
A
b. social affiliation
pl
c. social structures
us
d. intersections
Correct Answer: a. social location
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Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Trace the origins of sociology, from tradition to Max Weber. Topic/Concept:
Origins of Sociology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q1.2.4
Corrine is a sociologist applying the scientific method to understanding the social world. Even though her
methods are modern, as a sociologist Corinne knows that scientifically studying the social world
originated with .
a. Auguste Rodin
b. Auguste Comte
c. Karl Marx
d. Emile Durkheim
Correct Answer: b. Auguste Comte
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Trace the origins of sociology, from tradition to Max Weber. Topic/Concept:
Origins of Sociology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Fr
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
an
TB_Q1.2.5
kl
The uses objective, systematic observations to test theories.
yn
a. naturalistic method
e
b. commonsense method
A
c. scientific method
pl
d. research-free technique
us
Correct Answer: c. scientific method
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