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Module 02
Major Theoretical Perspectives
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A sociologist who studies the unequal economic reality between men and women would
probably be following which of the following perspectives?
A. functionalism
B. interactionism
C. conflict
D. All these answers are correct.
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Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Concept
2. Which sociological perspective would view society as a living organism in which each
part
of the organism contributes to its survival and stability?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. All these answers are correct.
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Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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3. Which sociological perspective would suggest that if an aspect of social life does not
contribute to a society's stability, then it does not serve a useful function?
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,A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. All these answers are correct.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
4. Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that the existence of big-city
political machines suggests that these political organizations satisfy certain basic social
needs?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
5. According to the functionalist perspective, an aspect of social life would be passed on
from
one generation to the next if it
A. can be used by one group to subjugate another group.
B. enhances impression management.
C. promotes value consensus among members of a society.
D. is dysfunctional.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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6. Which of the following could be a manifest function of colleges?
A. They are a place to meet future husbands or wives.
B. They sometimes fail to teach students how to read or write effectively.
C. They help to maintain the economic status quo in the U.S.
D. They prepare students for post-college careers.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
7. An element or a process of society that may actually disrupt a social system or lead to a
decrease in stability is known as a
A. latent function.
B. manifest function.
C. dysfunction.
D. conflict function.
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Bloom's: Remember
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
8. Children who experience divorce in their family are more likely to experience divorce
themselves when they are adults. This could be considered an example of a
A. dysfunction of families.
B. latent function of families.
C. manifest function of families.
D. proactive function of families.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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9. Which sociological perspective sees the social world as being in continual struggle?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
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Bloom's: Remember
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
10. Critics of television often suggest that executives of major television networks and
movie
corporations are wealthy White males who decide which programs or movies will be
produced and which directors and actors will obtain jobs in the industry. This analysis
reflects
the
A. functionalist perspective.
B. conflict perspective.
C. interactionist perspective.
D. global perspective.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Analyze
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
11. Contemporary conflict theorists are concerned with the conflict between
A. women and men.
B. cities and suburbs.
C. Blacks and Whites.
D. All these answers are correct.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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Module 02
Major Theoretical Perspectives
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A sociologist who studies the unequal economic reality between men and women would
probably be following which of the following perspectives?
A. functionalism
B. interactionism
C. conflict
D. All these answers are correct.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Concept
2. Which sociological perspective would view society as a living organism in which each
part
of the organism contributes to its survival and stability?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. All these answers are correct.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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3. Which sociological perspective would suggest that if an aspect of social life does not
contribute to a society's stability, then it does not serve a useful function?
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,A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. All these answers are correct.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
4. Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that the existence of big-city
political machines suggests that these political organizations satisfy certain basic social
needs?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
5. According to the functionalist perspective, an aspect of social life would be passed on
from
one generation to the next if it
A. can be used by one group to subjugate another group.
B. enhances impression management.
C. promotes value consensus among members of a society.
D. is dysfunctional.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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6. Which of the following could be a manifest function of colleges?
A. They are a place to meet future husbands or wives.
B. They sometimes fail to teach students how to read or write effectively.
C. They help to maintain the economic status quo in the U.S.
D. They prepare students for post-college careers.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
7. An element or a process of society that may actually disrupt a social system or lead to a
decrease in stability is known as a
A. latent function.
B. manifest function.
C. dysfunction.
D. conflict function.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Remember
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
8. Children who experience divorce in their family are more likely to experience divorce
themselves when they are adults. This could be considered an example of a
A. dysfunction of families.
B. latent function of families.
C. manifest function of families.
D. proactive function of families.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Apply
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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9. Which sociological perspective sees the social world as being in continual struggle?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Remember
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
10. Critics of television often suggest that executives of major television networks and
movie
corporations are wealthy White males who decide which programs or movies will be
produced and which directors and actors will obtain jobs in the industry. This analysis
reflects
the
A. functionalist perspective.
B. conflict perspective.
C. interactionist perspective.
D. global perspective.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Analyze
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
11. Contemporary conflict theorists are concerned with the conflict between
A. women and men.
B. cities and suburbs.
C. Blacks and Whites.
D. All these answers are correct.
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Summarize the characteristics of the major theoretical perspectives in
sociology.
Topic: Sociological theory
Type: Application-Perspectives
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