CAI Chapter 1 Test questions with
complete solutions 2025.
Social Problem - ANSWER: A condition that at least some people in a community view
as being undesirable
Objective of a Social Problem - ANSWER: involves empirical evidence of the negative
consequences of a social condition or behavior (affects a lot of people)
Subjective Components of a Problem - ANSWER: Involves the perception that the
condition or behavior is indeed a problem that needs to be addressed (harmful, people's
opinions)
Social constructionist view of a social problem - ANSWER: looks at what society is
rather than how it exists or changes, everything is created from the minds of society, no
social problems until there is a perception it should be
What do you think is the most important social problem facing the United States today?
- ANSWER: Gender inequality is an important social problem facing our nation right
now. When applying for jobs, men are often considered above women as well as given
a higher salary. I believe we are getting close to gender equality but we aren't there in
all aspects yet.
Sociological Imagination - ANSWER: ability to recognize private troubles are rooted in
public issues and structural problems
Functionalist Theory (sociological theoretical perspective) - ANSWER: looks at how a
society can exist and survive over time, society is always trying to stabilize, institutions
will remain constant and only change if absolutely necessary
complete solutions 2025.
Social Problem - ANSWER: A condition that at least some people in a community view
as being undesirable
Objective of a Social Problem - ANSWER: involves empirical evidence of the negative
consequences of a social condition or behavior (affects a lot of people)
Subjective Components of a Problem - ANSWER: Involves the perception that the
condition or behavior is indeed a problem that needs to be addressed (harmful, people's
opinions)
Social constructionist view of a social problem - ANSWER: looks at what society is
rather than how it exists or changes, everything is created from the minds of society, no
social problems until there is a perception it should be
What do you think is the most important social problem facing the United States today?
- ANSWER: Gender inequality is an important social problem facing our nation right
now. When applying for jobs, men are often considered above women as well as given
a higher salary. I believe we are getting close to gender equality but we aren't there in
all aspects yet.
Sociological Imagination - ANSWER: ability to recognize private troubles are rooted in
public issues and structural problems
Functionalist Theory (sociological theoretical perspective) - ANSWER: looks at how a
society can exist and survive over time, society is always trying to stabilize, institutions
will remain constant and only change if absolutely necessary
