CLEP Introductory Sociology EXAM QUESTIONS
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If a socioogist were to write all potential research subjects' names on individual cards, shuffle them, and
then choose a certain number of cards with names which would be appropriate for a study, she is
putting together a __________ sample. - ANSWER-Random
When Elton May found in his studies that the sociologist's presence during research can alter the
behavior of the participants, he actually discovered the: - ANSWER-Hawthorne effect
The sociologist who is credited with discovering the grand theory of society is: - ANSWER-Talcott
Parsons
Which of the following is not representative of a group which is oriented towards a religion? - ANSWER-
Stratification
Which of the activities listed below is not associated with the primary sector of the economy? -
ANSWER-Manufacturing cars
____________ is an activity associated with the secondary sector of the economy. - ANSWER-
Manufacturing weapons
Robert works as an occupational therapist for the local public schools system. His profession is part of
the _______ sector. - ANSWER-Service
__________ is a profession associated with the primary economic sector. - ANSWER-Mining diamonds
The production and profitable sale of a variety of both goods and services includes which of the
following economic sectors? - ANSWER-Service sector
Economic distribution systems encompass all of the following with the exception of: - ANSWER-
Secondary sector
,Of the following statements, which are descriptive of beliefs about race? - ANSWER-All of the above; is
associated with variations in physical characteristics, is a legitimate basis for social stratification, is
primarily a biological matter, is primarily a social matter.
Which one of the following statements is not descriptive of ethnicity? - ANSWER-It sometimes refers to
the ability of a group to move through the social strata
Traits associated with gender differences include all of the following with the exception of: - ANSWER-
Ethnic roles
Bill is a retired software engineer. At his previous job Bill earned $100,000 per year. Now that he has
retired from that job, Bill is only offered a salary of $50,000 per year for the same type of work. This is
an example of: - ANSWER-Age stratification
Stratification - ANSWER-Means (layering) the term used by sociologists to describe the inequalities of
status in a society.
Open stratification - ANSWER-Has few hindrances to social mobility; status is based on merit for the
most part.
Closed stratification - ANSWER-There are significant obstacles to social mobility, making it very difficult
for an individual to alter his or her place in the heirarchy.
Social Classes - ANSWER-Bourgeoisie, proletariat, and lumpenproletariat.
Bourgeoisie - ANSWER-Highest social class that owns the means of production and receives the benefit
of the labor of the lower classes.
Proletariat - ANSWER-Marx's term for the exploited class, the mass of workers who do not own the
means of production, and therefore is alienated or detached from their labor.
,Lumpenproletariat - ANSWER-People living on the margin of society such as beggars, gypsies, and
migrant workers.
Four classes of American society: - ANSWER-Upper, Middle, Working class, Lower
Class conciousness - ANSWER-A person's awareness of his own social class and understanding of that
class' relation to his or her society at large.
Status - ANSWER-A person's social status is the amount of honor, wealth, or power associated with his
or her position in society. It can be achieved or ascribed.
Ascribed status - ANSWER-The unearned social position of a member of society (typically given at birth
depending on social class of the family).
Acheived status - ANSWER-The position a person earns through their behavior in a society, result of
personal merit and success.
Occupational prestige - ANSWER-The respect an indidvidual receives beacuse of his or her occupation.
(Based mostly on public opinion; two factors, 1) rate of pay, and 2) amount of training required.
Authority - ANSWER-Any power that the members of a society consider to be legitimate, and which
therefore regulates the behavior of others with permission.
Conflict - ANSWER-Biological charateristics of a any human group that make it distinct from other
human groups.
Gender - ANSWER-The set of traits that a scociety assigns to males and females, specifically those that
are not biological.
Segregation - ANSWER-Concerning races or ethnic groups; de facto or de jure. De facto is the separation
of two or more groups due to informal patterns. De jure is separation by law.
, Creeping credentialism - ANSWER-When an employer gradually raises his or her requirments for the
qualifications of employees.
Education (Tracking) - ANSWER-School practice of grouping children together in classes based on their
interests and abilities.
Comparable worth - ANSWER-The battle for wage equality concerning women.
Essentialism - ANSWER-The way of thinking about a subject that imagines it to be an either/or
proposition, and treats of one dimension of a subjet as being determinative.
Machismo vs Homophobia - ANSWER-When men exhibit excessive masculinity, characterized by
boasting, fighting, and exploiting women, they are said to be exhibiting machismo.
Colonialism - ANSWER-The economic conquest of one nation by another.
Affirmative action - ANSWER-The preferential treatment given to members of minority groups, in the
hopes of making amends for discrimination against these groups in the past.
Theory of Ethnic Succession - ANSWER-States that ethnic and racial groups will be affected by
neighborhood segregation until they are economically equal to other groups.
American Dilemna - ANSWER-Sociologist Gunnar Myrdal used this phrase to describe the paradox of
America, preserving racial segregation while claiming to advance democratic ideals.
Feminism - ANSWER-The belief that women are equal to men politically, socially, and economically, as
well as the social movement in support of this belief.
Elitism - ANSWER-The belief that the individuals who through personal merit or innate ability have risen
to the top of some stratification system should govern the rest of society.
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If a socioogist were to write all potential research subjects' names on individual cards, shuffle them, and
then choose a certain number of cards with names which would be appropriate for a study, she is
putting together a __________ sample. - ANSWER-Random
When Elton May found in his studies that the sociologist's presence during research can alter the
behavior of the participants, he actually discovered the: - ANSWER-Hawthorne effect
The sociologist who is credited with discovering the grand theory of society is: - ANSWER-Talcott
Parsons
Which of the following is not representative of a group which is oriented towards a religion? - ANSWER-
Stratification
Which of the activities listed below is not associated with the primary sector of the economy? -
ANSWER-Manufacturing cars
____________ is an activity associated with the secondary sector of the economy. - ANSWER-
Manufacturing weapons
Robert works as an occupational therapist for the local public schools system. His profession is part of
the _______ sector. - ANSWER-Service
__________ is a profession associated with the primary economic sector. - ANSWER-Mining diamonds
The production and profitable sale of a variety of both goods and services includes which of the
following economic sectors? - ANSWER-Service sector
Economic distribution systems encompass all of the following with the exception of: - ANSWER-
Secondary sector
,Of the following statements, which are descriptive of beliefs about race? - ANSWER-All of the above; is
associated with variations in physical characteristics, is a legitimate basis for social stratification, is
primarily a biological matter, is primarily a social matter.
Which one of the following statements is not descriptive of ethnicity? - ANSWER-It sometimes refers to
the ability of a group to move through the social strata
Traits associated with gender differences include all of the following with the exception of: - ANSWER-
Ethnic roles
Bill is a retired software engineer. At his previous job Bill earned $100,000 per year. Now that he has
retired from that job, Bill is only offered a salary of $50,000 per year for the same type of work. This is
an example of: - ANSWER-Age stratification
Stratification - ANSWER-Means (layering) the term used by sociologists to describe the inequalities of
status in a society.
Open stratification - ANSWER-Has few hindrances to social mobility; status is based on merit for the
most part.
Closed stratification - ANSWER-There are significant obstacles to social mobility, making it very difficult
for an individual to alter his or her place in the heirarchy.
Social Classes - ANSWER-Bourgeoisie, proletariat, and lumpenproletariat.
Bourgeoisie - ANSWER-Highest social class that owns the means of production and receives the benefit
of the labor of the lower classes.
Proletariat - ANSWER-Marx's term for the exploited class, the mass of workers who do not own the
means of production, and therefore is alienated or detached from their labor.
,Lumpenproletariat - ANSWER-People living on the margin of society such as beggars, gypsies, and
migrant workers.
Four classes of American society: - ANSWER-Upper, Middle, Working class, Lower
Class conciousness - ANSWER-A person's awareness of his own social class and understanding of that
class' relation to his or her society at large.
Status - ANSWER-A person's social status is the amount of honor, wealth, or power associated with his
or her position in society. It can be achieved or ascribed.
Ascribed status - ANSWER-The unearned social position of a member of society (typically given at birth
depending on social class of the family).
Acheived status - ANSWER-The position a person earns through their behavior in a society, result of
personal merit and success.
Occupational prestige - ANSWER-The respect an indidvidual receives beacuse of his or her occupation.
(Based mostly on public opinion; two factors, 1) rate of pay, and 2) amount of training required.
Authority - ANSWER-Any power that the members of a society consider to be legitimate, and which
therefore regulates the behavior of others with permission.
Conflict - ANSWER-Biological charateristics of a any human group that make it distinct from other
human groups.
Gender - ANSWER-The set of traits that a scociety assigns to males and females, specifically those that
are not biological.
Segregation - ANSWER-Concerning races or ethnic groups; de facto or de jure. De facto is the separation
of two or more groups due to informal patterns. De jure is separation by law.
, Creeping credentialism - ANSWER-When an employer gradually raises his or her requirments for the
qualifications of employees.
Education (Tracking) - ANSWER-School practice of grouping children together in classes based on their
interests and abilities.
Comparable worth - ANSWER-The battle for wage equality concerning women.
Essentialism - ANSWER-The way of thinking about a subject that imagines it to be an either/or
proposition, and treats of one dimension of a subjet as being determinative.
Machismo vs Homophobia - ANSWER-When men exhibit excessive masculinity, characterized by
boasting, fighting, and exploiting women, they are said to be exhibiting machismo.
Colonialism - ANSWER-The economic conquest of one nation by another.
Affirmative action - ANSWER-The preferential treatment given to members of minority groups, in the
hopes of making amends for discrimination against these groups in the past.
Theory of Ethnic Succession - ANSWER-States that ethnic and racial groups will be affected by
neighborhood segregation until they are economically equal to other groups.
American Dilemna - ANSWER-Sociologist Gunnar Myrdal used this phrase to describe the paradox of
America, preserving racial segregation while claiming to advance democratic ideals.
Feminism - ANSWER-The belief that women are equal to men politically, socially, and economically, as
well as the social movement in support of this belief.
Elitism - ANSWER-The belief that the individuals who through personal merit or innate ability have risen
to the top of some stratification system should govern the rest of society.
