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WGU ACADEMY - INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY -
FINAL EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Which pattern of descent is most typical in the U.S.?
bilateral
Under which marital form can a woman have several
husbands at the same time?
polyandry
Which sociological perspective supports the view of
marriage as a social institution closely tied to human
reproduction?
functionalist perspective
A particular school district hires a staff member who only
works with students who have specific reading difficulties.
This illustrates which characteristic of a bureaucracy?
division of labor
Which of the following is considered a problem with
homeschooling?
quality control
Which sociological perspective is most critical of the
differential way in which education bestows status?
conflict perspective
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Bestowing status on students by awarding them a diploma
after they have successfully completed all graduation
requirements can be considered a
manifest function of education
In a particular school system, a teacher's aide must report to
her teacher, and the teacher must report to his assistant
principal, who then must report to her principal, who then
must report to the superintendent, who ultimately is
responsible to the board of education. This illustrates which
characteristic of a bureaucracy?
hierarchy of authority
The marginalization in sex and relationship education in
schools of anything other than heterosexual relationships is
an example of
a hidden curriculum
A table, an incense stick, and a candelabra can all be
considered
both sacred and profane items
In which way does Hinduism differ from other major
religions?
It embraces a number of major and minor gods
Judaism is like Christianity and Islam in which of the
following ways?
They are all monotheistic
In which of the following ways are Christianity and Islam
similar?
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Both include the belief in prophets
Which of the following attributes is true regarding
Buddhism?
It emerged in India
Liberation theology refers to
the use of a church, primarily the Roman Catholic Church, in a
political effort to eliminate poverty, discrimination, and other forms
of injustice
Which of the following is true of a government of a capitalist
nation?
They monitor prices
According to G. William Domhoff's model of the political
power structure, to which coalition would colleges and
universities likely belong?
liberal-labor coalition
Downsizing refers to reductions in
a company's workforce
Transfers of money, goods, or services that are not reported
to the government are indicative of
an informal economy
Which sociological perspective would most likely suggest
that although pure monopolies are not a basic element of the
U.S. economy, competition is still far more restricted than is
ideal?
conflict perspective
WGU ACADEMY - INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY -
FINAL EXAM 2025 BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Which pattern of descent is most typical in the U.S.?
bilateral
Under which marital form can a woman have several
husbands at the same time?
polyandry
Which sociological perspective supports the view of
marriage as a social institution closely tied to human
reproduction?
functionalist perspective
A particular school district hires a staff member who only
works with students who have specific reading difficulties.
This illustrates which characteristic of a bureaucracy?
division of labor
Which of the following is considered a problem with
homeschooling?
quality control
Which sociological perspective is most critical of the
differential way in which education bestows status?
conflict perspective
, Page | 2
Bestowing status on students by awarding them a diploma
after they have successfully completed all graduation
requirements can be considered a
manifest function of education
In a particular school system, a teacher's aide must report to
her teacher, and the teacher must report to his assistant
principal, who then must report to her principal, who then
must report to the superintendent, who ultimately is
responsible to the board of education. This illustrates which
characteristic of a bureaucracy?
hierarchy of authority
The marginalization in sex and relationship education in
schools of anything other than heterosexual relationships is
an example of
a hidden curriculum
A table, an incense stick, and a candelabra can all be
considered
both sacred and profane items
In which way does Hinduism differ from other major
religions?
It embraces a number of major and minor gods
Judaism is like Christianity and Islam in which of the
following ways?
They are all monotheistic
In which of the following ways are Christianity and Islam
similar?
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Both include the belief in prophets
Which of the following attributes is true regarding
Buddhism?
It emerged in India
Liberation theology refers to
the use of a church, primarily the Roman Catholic Church, in a
political effort to eliminate poverty, discrimination, and other forms
of injustice
Which of the following is true of a government of a capitalist
nation?
They monitor prices
According to G. William Domhoff's model of the political
power structure, to which coalition would colleges and
universities likely belong?
liberal-labor coalition
Downsizing refers to reductions in
a company's workforce
Transfers of money, goods, or services that are not reported
to the government are indicative of
an informal economy
Which sociological perspective would most likely suggest
that although pure monopolies are not a basic element of the
U.S. economy, competition is still far more restricted than is
ideal?
conflict perspective
