WGU C273 Introduction to Sociology Pre-
Assessment (Latest Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct
What have sociologists observed about cohabitation in the U.S. since 1960? - Correct
answer Rates of cohabitation have rapidly increased.
Today's average first-time bride and groom in the United States are older than at any
other time in history. What have sociologists discovered is the primary reason for this
increased average age at marriage? - Correct answer More couples are cohabiting
before getting married.
Which theoretical perspective holds that marriage is a tool for societal survival? -
Correct answer Functionalist
Which sociological perspective explains the meanings that men and women attach to
marriage, housework, and childcare? - Correct answer Symbolic interactionist
, According to Max Weber, what established the relationship between Protestantism and
capitalism? - Correct answer A religious approach to life that valued frugality and
investment
Which perspective focuses on how standardized tests have a cultural bias that favor
white, middle class students? - Correct answer Conflict
Cameron attends an inner city school where almost 90% of the students receive free
lunches, and the graduation rate is just 50%.Which sociological perspective helps
explain this school's low graduation rate? - Correct answer Conflict
What concept does the role of the U.S. educational system in teaching mainstream
cultural norms and traditions to immigrant populations demonstrate, according to a
functionalist perspective? - Correct answer Social integration
A person was born into a working poor family.What is true in terms of health outcomes
in this scenario? - Correct answer This person will struggle with health issues due to
the persistent stresses of poverty.
Assessment (Latest Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct
What have sociologists observed about cohabitation in the U.S. since 1960? - Correct
answer Rates of cohabitation have rapidly increased.
Today's average first-time bride and groom in the United States are older than at any
other time in history. What have sociologists discovered is the primary reason for this
increased average age at marriage? - Correct answer More couples are cohabiting
before getting married.
Which theoretical perspective holds that marriage is a tool for societal survival? -
Correct answer Functionalist
Which sociological perspective explains the meanings that men and women attach to
marriage, housework, and childcare? - Correct answer Symbolic interactionist
, According to Max Weber, what established the relationship between Protestantism and
capitalism? - Correct answer A religious approach to life that valued frugality and
investment
Which perspective focuses on how standardized tests have a cultural bias that favor
white, middle class students? - Correct answer Conflict
Cameron attends an inner city school where almost 90% of the students receive free
lunches, and the graduation rate is just 50%.Which sociological perspective helps
explain this school's low graduation rate? - Correct answer Conflict
What concept does the role of the U.S. educational system in teaching mainstream
cultural norms and traditions to immigrant populations demonstrate, according to a
functionalist perspective? - Correct answer Social integration
A person was born into a working poor family.What is true in terms of health outcomes
in this scenario? - Correct answer This person will struggle with health issues due to
the persistent stresses of poverty.
