Test Bank - Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 15th edition by Jim M. Henslin, All
Chapters 1-15
sociological perspective - (answer)The concept that describes the processes of seeing and understanding
the connections between individuals and the broader social contexts in which they live.
everyday sociology - (answer)An example of understanding social forces that shape individuals' lives, as
demonstrated by Shaheen's experience at the soup kitchen.
sociologist's understanding of poverty - (answer)Examining the ways that employment is structured
rather than focusing solely on individual failures.
sociological understanding of homelessness - (answer)Includes factors such as an individual's social
status, local employment structure, and societal stratification, but not personal failures at locating work.
sociological imagination - (answer)A term used by C. Wright Mills to describe a way of viewing the
connections individuals have to their social worlds.
systematic study of society - (answer)The study of the relationship between individuals and society,
known as sociology.
false statement about sociology - (answer)The idea that you have to be a professional sociologist to look
at the world from a sociological perspective.
understanding our lives - (answer)Sociologists argue that we need to examine the contexts in which we
live to understand our lives.
topics studied by sociologists - (answer)Includes why people commit crimes, how children learn about
gender, and why homelessness exists, but not how personality develops.
N'Cola's argument about poverty - (answer)The problem with his argument is that it ignores the context
of broader social conditions.
,Test Bank - Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 15th edition by Jim M. Henslin, All
Chapters 1-15
gender and household chores - (answer)Maria's paper explores how married couples divide household
chores and argues that gender shapes how couples share housework.
Gender and Housework - (answer)The argument that gender shapes how couples share housework.
Discipline of Sociology - (answer)The class is a part of sociology.
Research-Based Disciplines - (answer)Sociology belongs to the social sciences.
Sociologist's Question - (answer)How do different societies define and respond to crime?
Advantages of Majoring in Sociology - (answer)A sociology degree is flexible.
Research Question on Homelessness - (answer)How does being homeless impact people's ability to find
work?
Move Toward Modernity - (answer)An increased confidence in religion is NOT a part of the move toward
modernity.
Historical Period of Modernity - (answer)The historical period marked by a shift to urban industrial
economies and increased faith in science and reason is known as modernity.
Context of Physical Illness Beliefs - (answer)Marina lives in a society where physical illness is viewed as
being caused by germs, indicating she is living in modernity.
Concept of Logic and Evidence - (answer)Science describes how logic and the systematic collection of
evidence are used to support theories about the natural and social world.
,Test Bank - Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 15th edition by Jim M. Henslin, All
Chapters 1-15
Dominance in Middle Ages - (answer)The Church and its clergy dominated European intellectual life
during the Middle Ages.
Revolution Associated with Enlightenment - (answer)The rise in scientific thought and declining
influence of religion are associated with the cultural revolution.
Definition of Industrialization - (answer)Industrialization is the use of machines to mass produce items
for purchase.
Mass Manufacturing Concept - (answer)Industrialization refers to the use of large-scale machinery for
mass manufacturing of goods for sale.
Kant's Motto - (answer)Immanuel Kant was describing modernity with the motto 'Dare to know'.
Enlightenment Thinkers' Beliefs - (answer)Enlightenment thinkers believed that open debate and the
application of reason and science would promote all of the following EXCEPT for socialism.
Movement to Centralized Cities - (answer)The movement of individuals from rural farming towns to
centralized cities is known as urbanization.
Monty's Investment Behavior - (answer)Monty is a rich man who invests his money in small businesses.
Monty's role in the bakery scenario - (answer)capitalist
First historical event - (answer)urbanization
Event not occurring during the Industrial Revolution - (answer)the increased influence of religion
Revolutions from which sociology emerged - (answer)cultural
, Test Bank - Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 15th edition by Jim M. Henslin, All
Chapters 1-15
Auguste Comte's foundation of sociological thought - (answer)positivism
Principle of true knowledge - (answer)scientific method
Core belief of positivism - (answer)Knowledge must be based on evidence
Karl Marx's view of the social world - (answer)Society is shaped by the competing interests of workers
and capitalists
Emile Durkheim's view of the social world - (answer)Society works because there is a collective
understanding of behaviors
Emile Durkheim's term for specialized work - (answer)division of labor
Meaning of division of labor - (answer)Individuals specialized in jobs that highlighted their skills
Example of community support - (answer)mechanical solidarity
Egoistic suicides according to Durkheim - (answer)too little integration
Fatalistic suicides according to Durkheim - (answer)too much regulation
Type of suicide committed by Rudi - (answer)egoistic
Type of suicide by Heaven's Gate cult members - (answer)altruistic
Chapters 1-15
sociological perspective - (answer)The concept that describes the processes of seeing and understanding
the connections between individuals and the broader social contexts in which they live.
everyday sociology - (answer)An example of understanding social forces that shape individuals' lives, as
demonstrated by Shaheen's experience at the soup kitchen.
sociologist's understanding of poverty - (answer)Examining the ways that employment is structured
rather than focusing solely on individual failures.
sociological understanding of homelessness - (answer)Includes factors such as an individual's social
status, local employment structure, and societal stratification, but not personal failures at locating work.
sociological imagination - (answer)A term used by C. Wright Mills to describe a way of viewing the
connections individuals have to their social worlds.
systematic study of society - (answer)The study of the relationship between individuals and society,
known as sociology.
false statement about sociology - (answer)The idea that you have to be a professional sociologist to look
at the world from a sociological perspective.
understanding our lives - (answer)Sociologists argue that we need to examine the contexts in which we
live to understand our lives.
topics studied by sociologists - (answer)Includes why people commit crimes, how children learn about
gender, and why homelessness exists, but not how personality develops.
N'Cola's argument about poverty - (answer)The problem with his argument is that it ignores the context
of broader social conditions.
,Test Bank - Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 15th edition by Jim M. Henslin, All
Chapters 1-15
gender and household chores - (answer)Maria's paper explores how married couples divide household
chores and argues that gender shapes how couples share housework.
Gender and Housework - (answer)The argument that gender shapes how couples share housework.
Discipline of Sociology - (answer)The class is a part of sociology.
Research-Based Disciplines - (answer)Sociology belongs to the social sciences.
Sociologist's Question - (answer)How do different societies define and respond to crime?
Advantages of Majoring in Sociology - (answer)A sociology degree is flexible.
Research Question on Homelessness - (answer)How does being homeless impact people's ability to find
work?
Move Toward Modernity - (answer)An increased confidence in religion is NOT a part of the move toward
modernity.
Historical Period of Modernity - (answer)The historical period marked by a shift to urban industrial
economies and increased faith in science and reason is known as modernity.
Context of Physical Illness Beliefs - (answer)Marina lives in a society where physical illness is viewed as
being caused by germs, indicating she is living in modernity.
Concept of Logic and Evidence - (answer)Science describes how logic and the systematic collection of
evidence are used to support theories about the natural and social world.
,Test Bank - Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 15th edition by Jim M. Henslin, All
Chapters 1-15
Dominance in Middle Ages - (answer)The Church and its clergy dominated European intellectual life
during the Middle Ages.
Revolution Associated with Enlightenment - (answer)The rise in scientific thought and declining
influence of religion are associated with the cultural revolution.
Definition of Industrialization - (answer)Industrialization is the use of machines to mass produce items
for purchase.
Mass Manufacturing Concept - (answer)Industrialization refers to the use of large-scale machinery for
mass manufacturing of goods for sale.
Kant's Motto - (answer)Immanuel Kant was describing modernity with the motto 'Dare to know'.
Enlightenment Thinkers' Beliefs - (answer)Enlightenment thinkers believed that open debate and the
application of reason and science would promote all of the following EXCEPT for socialism.
Movement to Centralized Cities - (answer)The movement of individuals from rural farming towns to
centralized cities is known as urbanization.
Monty's Investment Behavior - (answer)Monty is a rich man who invests his money in small businesses.
Monty's role in the bakery scenario - (answer)capitalist
First historical event - (answer)urbanization
Event not occurring during the Industrial Revolution - (answer)the increased influence of religion
Revolutions from which sociology emerged - (answer)cultural
, Test Bank - Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach, 15th edition by Jim M. Henslin, All
Chapters 1-15
Auguste Comte's foundation of sociological thought - (answer)positivism
Principle of true knowledge - (answer)scientific method
Core belief of positivism - (answer)Knowledge must be based on evidence
Karl Marx's view of the social world - (answer)Society is shaped by the competing interests of workers
and capitalists
Emile Durkheim's view of the social world - (answer)Society works because there is a collective
understanding of behaviors
Emile Durkheim's term for specialized work - (answer)division of labor
Meaning of division of labor - (answer)Individuals specialized in jobs that highlighted their skills
Example of community support - (answer)mechanical solidarity
Egoistic suicides according to Durkheim - (answer)too little integration
Fatalistic suicides according to Durkheim - (answer)too much regulation
Type of suicide committed by Rudi - (answer)egoistic
Type of suicide by Heaven's Gate cult members - (answer)altruistic
