TEST BANK FOR Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach Fifteenth Edition BY James M. Henslin

SOCIOLOGY: A DOWN-TO-EARTH APPROACH




TEST BANK FOR
Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach
Fifteenth Edition BY James M. Henslin




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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective ..................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Culture ..................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 3: Socialization ............................................................................................................ 37
Chapter 4: Social Structure And Social Interaction ................................................................... 55
Chapter 5: How Sociologists Do Research ................................................................................ 73
Chapter 6: Societies To Social Networks .................................................................................. 89
Chapter 7: Bureaucracy And Formal Organizations ............................................................... 107
Chapter 8: Deviance And Social Control ................................................................................. 124
Chapter 9: Global Stratification .............................................................................................. 142
Chapter 10: Social Class In The United States ........................................................................ 159
Chapter 11: Sex And Gender ................................................................................................... 176
Chapter 12: Race And Ethnicity .............................................................................................. 194
Chapter 13: Aging And The Elderly ......................................................................................... 211
Chapter 14: The Economy ....................................................................................................... 229
Chapter 15: Politics ................................................................................................................. 247
Chapter 16: Marriage And Family ........................................................................................... 264
Chapter 17: Education ............................................................................................................ 281
Chapter 18: Religion................................................................................................................ 299
Chapter 19: Medicine And Health .......................................................................................... 316
Chapter 20: Population And Urbanization .............................................................................. 334
Chapter 21: Collective Behavior And Social Movements ....................................................... 351
Chapter 22: Social Change And The Environment .................................................................. 369




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1.1 CHAPTER 1: THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Multiple-Choice Questions Tb_Q1.1.1
The Perspective Stresses The Social Contexts In Which People Live, And Includes People‘S
Ideas, Attitudes, And Orientations To Life.
A. Personological
B. Sociological
C. Natural Sciences
D. Ethnocentric
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_Q1.1.2
A Group Of People Who Share A Culture And A Territory Is Known As A(N) .
A. Global Group
B. Extended Family Group
C. Society
D. Global Village

Answer: C. Society
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_Q1.1.3
The Corners In Life That People Occupy Because Of Their Location In History And Society Are
Referred To By Sociologists As .
A. Social Location
B. Social Affiliation
C. Social Structures
D. Intersections
Answer: A. Social Location
Learning Objective: Lo 1.1 Explain Why Both History And Biography Are Essential For The
Sociological Perspective.
Topic/Concept: The Sociological Perspective Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Remember The Facts


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Tb_Q1.1.4
Sociologists Are Interested In Examining Both And Considerations Related To People‘S
Current Reality Of Living Conditions.
A. Physiological; Anthropological
B. Global; Local
C. Actual; Imaginary
D. Psychodynamic; Genetic
Answer: B. Global; Local
Learning Objective: Lo 1.1 Explain Why Both History And Biography Are Essential For The
Sociological Perspective.
Topic/Concept: The Sociological Perspective Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know

Tb_Q1.2.5
Is The Study Of Society And Human Behavior.
A. Natural Science
B. Science
C. Psychology
D. Sociology

Answer: D. Sociology
Learning Objective: Lo 1.2 Know The Focus Of Each Social Science. Topic/Concept: Sociology
And The Other Sciences
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember The Facts


Tb_Q1.2.6
Human Relationships Typically Are Examined By .
A. The Social Sciences
B. Natural Science
C. All Sciences
D. Mathematics

Answer: A. The Social Sciences
Learning Objective: Lo 1.2 Know The Focus Of Each Social Science. Topic/Concept: Sociology
And The Other Sciences
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts

Tb_Q1.2.7

The Social Science Closely Related To Sociology, Which Traditionally Focuses On Researching
Tribal Peoples, Is .

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