Social Problems Exam one UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following is NOT one of the questions an objectivist may ask to determine whether
a social condition is a social problem? - CORRECT ANSWER - Why do people think its
harmful?
An objectivist definition of harm can be criticized for being - CORRECT ANSWER - so
broad that it is vague to the point of losing its meaning
Subjectivists tend to think of social problems as.. - CORRECT ANSWER - the process of
responding to social conditions.
A subjectivist might suggest that heightism is not a social problem in the United States because -
CORRECT ANSWER - Americans do not think of discrimination based on height as a
problem.
The term social constructionism refers to the way people - CORRECT ANSWER - create
fresh understandings of the world around them.
Saying that something is socially constructed means that it is - CORRECT ANSWER -
shaped by people's definitions and understandings of it.
The discussion of reclassifying Pluto as a minor planet or an interplanetary body illustrates the
fact that - CORRECT ANSWER - the way we use and change language reflects our efforts
to better
describe and understand the world around us.
Claimsmaking can most accurately be described as a process in which people - CORRECT
ANSWER - bring to the attention of others a situation that they find troubling.
, Which is not one of the six stages in the natural history model of the social problems process? -
CORRECT ANSWER - research confirmation
The social problems process discussed in your text refers to the process through which -
CORRECT ANSWER - a problem is identified, discussed, and acted upon
When it comes to claimsmaking about obesity as a social problem, __________ may act as
claimsmakers. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. experts who have done research on obesity
b. people who have direct experience with obesity
c. policymakers who must deal with public opinion regarding obesity
d. all of the above
(D)
The term troubling conditions is used when describing the situations people make claims about
in order to draw our attention to the fact that - CORRECT ANSWER - claimsmaking is
about people pointing out things that trouble them
rather than making a purely objective assessment of problematic
conditions.
Your text argues that because we know that knowledge is socially constructed, - CORRECT
ANSWER - it is important to carefully evaluate claims and evidence.
The natural history model of social problems outlines the process that - CORRECT
ANSWER - most social problems go through.
Claimsmakers who are activists typically must - CORRECT ANSWER - a. draw attention
to their cause.
b. recruit people to join their movement.
c. manage their movement's operations.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which of the following is NOT one of the questions an objectivist may ask to determine whether
a social condition is a social problem? - CORRECT ANSWER - Why do people think its
harmful?
An objectivist definition of harm can be criticized for being - CORRECT ANSWER - so
broad that it is vague to the point of losing its meaning
Subjectivists tend to think of social problems as.. - CORRECT ANSWER - the process of
responding to social conditions.
A subjectivist might suggest that heightism is not a social problem in the United States because -
CORRECT ANSWER - Americans do not think of discrimination based on height as a
problem.
The term social constructionism refers to the way people - CORRECT ANSWER - create
fresh understandings of the world around them.
Saying that something is socially constructed means that it is - CORRECT ANSWER -
shaped by people's definitions and understandings of it.
The discussion of reclassifying Pluto as a minor planet or an interplanetary body illustrates the
fact that - CORRECT ANSWER - the way we use and change language reflects our efforts
to better
describe and understand the world around us.
Claimsmaking can most accurately be described as a process in which people - CORRECT
ANSWER - bring to the attention of others a situation that they find troubling.
, Which is not one of the six stages in the natural history model of the social problems process? -
CORRECT ANSWER - research confirmation
The social problems process discussed in your text refers to the process through which -
CORRECT ANSWER - a problem is identified, discussed, and acted upon
When it comes to claimsmaking about obesity as a social problem, __________ may act as
claimsmakers. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. experts who have done research on obesity
b. people who have direct experience with obesity
c. policymakers who must deal with public opinion regarding obesity
d. all of the above
(D)
The term troubling conditions is used when describing the situations people make claims about
in order to draw our attention to the fact that - CORRECT ANSWER - claimsmaking is
about people pointing out things that trouble them
rather than making a purely objective assessment of problematic
conditions.
Your text argues that because we know that knowledge is socially constructed, - CORRECT
ANSWER - it is important to carefully evaluate claims and evidence.
The natural history model of social problems outlines the process that - CORRECT
ANSWER - most social problems go through.
Claimsmakers who are activists typically must - CORRECT ANSWER - a. draw attention
to their cause.
b. recruit people to join their movement.
c. manage their movement's operations.
