SOCIOLOGY 101 EXAM #5
CENTELLAS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Education and ____ are closely related processes because education builds on the
base of knowledge already acquired early in life. - ANSWER-socialization
A sociologist using the structural-functionalist paradigm would emphasize ____. -
ANSWER-the social functions that schools serve in society
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that one important function of schools is to pass on culture and give students
a cultural identity. A sociologist would say this reflects the fact that ____. -
ANSWER-schools are agents of socialization
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson's
argument that schools serve to prepare students for the economy of tomorrow and to
pass on culture reflect the ____. - ANSWER-structural-functionalism paradigm
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that the idea that intelligence is marked by the capacity for deductive
reasoning and knowledge about "classic" texts reflects a specific ____. - ANSWER-
model of the mind
In his animated presentation on changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson cites
a study on lateral intelligence that studied a group of children over time. What did the
study find? - ANSWER-In kindergarten, 98% of children scored "genius" level. That
figured quickly dropped over years, as the students acquired more education.
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that traditional ways of thinking about education divide people into two basic
types, ____. - ANSWER-academic vs. non-academic
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that the modern educational system resembles factories. Why does he say
that? - ANSWER-Students are divided into "batches" corresponding to their birth
years and move together through the school day and year on a set schedule
acquiring knowledge divided into subject categories
In his animated presentation on changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
suggests that rote memorization, standardized tests, and other aspects of modern
education leave many students alienated. This reflects the thinking of which major
sociological thinker? - ANSWER-Marx and his theory of alienation of labor
Which of the following is NOT a basic element of the definition of "public" education?
- ANSWER-It's done in a single language of instruction
, One important feature of the modern educational system that supports Ken
Robinson's argument that schools reflects an "industrial" approach to education is
____. - ANSWER-the emphasis on standardization
The term "school-to-prison pipeline" was coined after statistical evidence shows that
____. - ANSWER-minority students are more likely to be disciplined in school, and
often receive harsher punishments
What is an important reason why the quality of schools reflects the socioeconomic
inequalities between neighborhoods in the US? - ANSWER-Because local schools
are primarily funded by property taxes, schools in low-income neighborhoods and
communities (where the prices of homes are lower) tend to have fewer economic
resources.
Using natural experiments to study the effects of school financing, Kirabo Jackson,
Rucker Johnson, and Claudia Persico concluded that ____. - ANSWER-increasing
school funding tends to improve student outcomes
Which of the following is NOT true about the relationship between educational
outcomes and social inequalities in the US? - ANSWER-Students from wealthy
backgrounds are less likely to receive college scholarships.
Pierre Bourdieu argued that parents with more resources are able to give their
children ____, which gives them advantages in school and later in life. - ANSWER-
cultural capital
Which of the following is NOT a way in which race and gender inequalities affect
education in the US? - ANSWER-Dress codes and other "morality" behavioral
standards are less strict for female students than they are for male students
The term "meritocracy" means ____. - ANSWER-a system in which individual hard
work and talent is recognized and rewarded
Students tend to take on higher student loan debts at ____. - ANSWER-for-profit
colleges and universites
American education policy tends to give preference to ____, giving it higher levels of
funding. - ANSWER-college and university education
Islam began to spread among the African-American community in the 1920s. Why
was Islam an appealing alternative to Christianity for many African-Americans? -
ANSWER-It was more explicitly anti-racist and emphasized fighting white supremacy
It encouraged self-reliance and political independence
It preached a universal brotherhood that say all men as equals, regardless of race or
ethnicity
CENTELLAS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Education and ____ are closely related processes because education builds on the
base of knowledge already acquired early in life. - ANSWER-socialization
A sociologist using the structural-functionalist paradigm would emphasize ____. -
ANSWER-the social functions that schools serve in society
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that one important function of schools is to pass on culture and give students
a cultural identity. A sociologist would say this reflects the fact that ____. -
ANSWER-schools are agents of socialization
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson's
argument that schools serve to prepare students for the economy of tomorrow and to
pass on culture reflect the ____. - ANSWER-structural-functionalism paradigm
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that the idea that intelligence is marked by the capacity for deductive
reasoning and knowledge about "classic" texts reflects a specific ____. - ANSWER-
model of the mind
In his animated presentation on changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson cites
a study on lateral intelligence that studied a group of children over time. What did the
study find? - ANSWER-In kindergarten, 98% of children scored "genius" level. That
figured quickly dropped over years, as the students acquired more education.
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that traditional ways of thinking about education divide people into two basic
types, ____. - ANSWER-academic vs. non-academic
In his animated presentation about changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
argues that the modern educational system resembles factories. Why does he say
that? - ANSWER-Students are divided into "batches" corresponding to their birth
years and move together through the school day and year on a set schedule
acquiring knowledge divided into subject categories
In his animated presentation on changing education paradigms, Ken Robinson
suggests that rote memorization, standardized tests, and other aspects of modern
education leave many students alienated. This reflects the thinking of which major
sociological thinker? - ANSWER-Marx and his theory of alienation of labor
Which of the following is NOT a basic element of the definition of "public" education?
- ANSWER-It's done in a single language of instruction
, One important feature of the modern educational system that supports Ken
Robinson's argument that schools reflects an "industrial" approach to education is
____. - ANSWER-the emphasis on standardization
The term "school-to-prison pipeline" was coined after statistical evidence shows that
____. - ANSWER-minority students are more likely to be disciplined in school, and
often receive harsher punishments
What is an important reason why the quality of schools reflects the socioeconomic
inequalities between neighborhoods in the US? - ANSWER-Because local schools
are primarily funded by property taxes, schools in low-income neighborhoods and
communities (where the prices of homes are lower) tend to have fewer economic
resources.
Using natural experiments to study the effects of school financing, Kirabo Jackson,
Rucker Johnson, and Claudia Persico concluded that ____. - ANSWER-increasing
school funding tends to improve student outcomes
Which of the following is NOT true about the relationship between educational
outcomes and social inequalities in the US? - ANSWER-Students from wealthy
backgrounds are less likely to receive college scholarships.
Pierre Bourdieu argued that parents with more resources are able to give their
children ____, which gives them advantages in school and later in life. - ANSWER-
cultural capital
Which of the following is NOT a way in which race and gender inequalities affect
education in the US? - ANSWER-Dress codes and other "morality" behavioral
standards are less strict for female students than they are for male students
The term "meritocracy" means ____. - ANSWER-a system in which individual hard
work and talent is recognized and rewarded
Students tend to take on higher student loan debts at ____. - ANSWER-for-profit
colleges and universites
American education policy tends to give preference to ____, giving it higher levels of
funding. - ANSWER-college and university education
Islam began to spread among the African-American community in the 1920s. Why
was Islam an appealing alternative to Christianity for many African-Americans? -
ANSWER-It was more explicitly anti-racist and emphasized fighting white supremacy
It encouraged self-reliance and political independence
It preached a universal brotherhood that say all men as equals, regardless of race or
ethnicity
