CHAPTER 1: What Is Sociology? - TestBank50
CHAPTER 1: What Is Sociology?LEARNING OBJECTIVES (OBJ):I. Learn what sociology covers as a field and how everyday topics are shaped by social andhistorical forces. Recognize that sociology involves not only acquiring knowledge but alsodeveloping a sociological imagination.II. Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectual contributionsof early sociologists.III. Be able to identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed to sociology.Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.IV. Understand how adopting a sociological perspective allows us to develop a richer understandingof ourselves and the world.MULTIPLE CHOICE1. According to the sociological perspective, people’s behavior is:a. mostly a result of their personalityb. entirely determined by the social contextc. mostly a result of their genesd. influenced by the social contextANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Recognize that sociology involves not only acquiring knowledge but also developing asociological imagination. MSC: Applying2. The idea of a sociological imagination originated with:a. Anthony Giddensb. C. Wright Millsc. Émile Durkheimd. Karl MarxANS: BDIF: EasyREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Recognize that sociology involves not only acquiring knowledge but also developing asociological imagination. MSC: Remembering3. The significance of a sociological imagination is that:a. sociology should be considered a philosophy rather than a scienceb. sociologists are primarily interested in predicting the unobservablec. sociology attempts to connect individual experiences to a conception of a larger socialstructured. sociology is rarely concerned with empirical verification of theoriesANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Recognize that sociology involves not only acquiring knowledge but also developing asociological imagination. MSC: Remembering1249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 15/18/18 12:36 PM
4. When sociologists visit college campuses, they witness a variety of behaviors and socialrelationships that are not necessarily immediately apparent to the members of the collegecommunity because this community is unlikely to be focusing on how the college contextconnects to the larger social framework. The ability to interpret all the events taking placewithin the campus context is referred to as:a. theoryb. macrosociologyc. feminismd. sociological imaginationANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Recognize that sociology involves not only acquiring knowledge but also developing asociological imagination. MSC: Applying5. Sociologists often observe individual people’s behavior, even though they are typically analyzingthese observations for how they reveal patterns or regularities of social behaviors beyond the.individuals themselves. This relates to sociology’s focus ona. socializationb. anomiec. bureaucracyd. social structureANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Learn what sociology covers as a field and how everyday topics are shaped by social andhistorical forces. MSC: Understanding6. The norms, beliefs, and values that we learn through socialization makepossible.a. agencyb. power strugglesc. social orderd. bureaucracyANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Learn what sociology covers as a field and how everyday topics are shaped by social andhistorical forces. MSC: Understanding7. Sociologists recognize that when a group of people agree on an idea or practice, it becomes a.taken-for-granted reality. This is calleda. rationalizationb. social constructionc. social constraintd. latent functionANS: BDIF: ModerateREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Learn what sociology covers as a field and how everyday topics are shaped by social andhistorical forces. MSC: Remembering2249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 25/18/18 12:36 PM
8. A child’s father is likely to tell the child to “say thank-you” when the child receives a gift. This isan example of:a. social constructionb. rationalizationc. socializationd. social structureANS: CDIF: ModerateREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Learn what sociology covers as a field and how everyday topics are shaped by social andhistorical forces. MSC: Applying9. We can say that something is socially constructed when it occurs through:a. anomieb. rationalizationc. social intelligenced. social interactionsANS: DDIF: EasyREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Learn what sociology covers as a field and how everyday topics are shaped by social andhistorical forces. MSC: Remembering10. In their 2002 study comparing the average yearly income of students who had been admitted toand attended an Ivy League college with the average yearly income of students who had beenadmitted to but did not attend an Ivy League college, Alan Krueger and Stacy Dale found that:a. the individual matters despite an apparent disparity in opportunities between Ivy Leagueand non–Ivy League collegesb. highly motivated students are far less likely to succeed if they attend a non–Ivy Leaguecollegec. institutional structures are always a greater determinant of success than personal ambitiond. non–Ivy League college graduates have a significantly higher average income thangraduates of Ivy League collegesANS: ADIF: DifficultREF: 1.1 Basic ConceptsOBJ: Recognize that sociology involves not only acquiring knowledge but also developing asociological imagination. MSC: Understanding11. Early sociological theorists often differed in their analyses of social behavior and socialinstitutions. Nevertheless, Auguste Comte, Émile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber stroveto explain the new relationships that emerged as an outgrowth of the:a. American Revolutionb. French Revolutionc. Russian Revolutiond. Industrial RevolutionANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Understanding3249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 35/18/18 12:36 PM
12. Which sociological theorist first used the word sociology to describe the science that seeks tounderstand human behavior?a. Auguste Comteb. Émile Durkheimc. Karl Marxd. Max WeberANS: ADIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering13. What should knowledge of society be based on, according to Auguste Comte?a. authorityb. imaginationc. scientific evidenced. traditionANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering14. Which of the following social thinkers argued that it is preferable for social development tocome from individual achievement rather than assistance from the state?a. Herbert Spencerb. Karl Marxc. Émile Durkheimd. George Herbert MeadANS: ADIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering15. Which sociologist argued that social factors exert a fundamental influence on suicidal behavior?a. Anthony Giddensb. Émile Durkheimc. George Herbert Meadd. Robert K. MertonANS: BDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering16. According to Émile Durkheim, sociologists must study social facts, which are:a. the ways in which people cooperateb. what people report as the reasons for their behaviorc. aspects of social life that shape our individual actionsd. individual opinionsANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering4249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 45/18/18 12:36 PM
17. Organic solidarity is:a. how society operates naturallyb. when people disagree on basic values and customs but work together anywayc. a source of social conflict in societyd. when the institutions of society function together as a wholeANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering18. According to Émile Durkheim, societies must have organic solidarity based on cooperation anda general agreement on basic values and customs in order to:a. persist over timeb. survive in the face of globalizationc. have a functional division of labord. limit social conflictANS: ADIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering19. The way in which social structure limits the range of activities and opportunities in individuals’lives is called:a. division of laborb. anomiec. rationalizationd. social constraintANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering20. Consider a society in which anyone is allowed to go to any school they can qualify and pay for.A young adult wishes to go to a costly private university but cannot afford the cost of tuition.This would be an example of the concept ofa. anomieb. social constraintc. capitalismd. division of laborANS: BDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Applying21. According to Émile Durkheim, the following would gradually replace religion as the source ofsocial cohesion in society:a. scienceb. lovec. the division of labord. capitalismANS: CDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering5249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 55/18/18 12:36 PM
22. Émile Durkheim analyzed the social changes transforming society in his lifetime in terms of:a. “social physics”b. the materialist conception of historyc. the rationalization of social and economic lifed. the division of laborANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Understanding23. According to Émile Durkheim, the rapid process of social change gives rise to many socialdifficulties that he linked to:a. anomieb. social conflictc. increased social constraintd. the economyANS: ADIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering24. Which early theorist saw class conflict as the main source of social change?a. Émile Durkheimb. Harriet Martineauc. Karl Marxd. Max WeberANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering25. In Marxian analysis, which group makes up the largest component of society?a. the ruling classb. capitalistsc. wage workersd. the aristocracyANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering26. Karl Marx differs from Émile Durkheim in that Marx:a. concentrated on postindustrial society as opposed to industrial societyb. argued that social change is caused by economic influences as opposed to values and ideasc. argued for a social physics and scientific understandingd. argued that social change causes anomieANS: BDIF: DifficultREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Understanding6249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 65/18/18 12:36 PM
27. According to Karl Marx’s materialist conception of history, which of the following would beconsidered a source of social change in society?a. democratic political movementsb. the conflict between the working class and the ruling classc. acceptance of new religionsd. changes in family structureANS: BDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Understanding28. According to Karl Marx, the modern era is shaped primarily by:a. anomieb. bureaucracyc. division of labord. capitalismANS: DDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering29. The economic system in which conflict is inevitable because it is in the interest of the ruling classto exploit the working class and in the interest of workers to overcome that exploitation is called:a. socialismb. Marxismc. communismd. capitalismANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering30. Which of the following was a focus of Max Weber’s research?a. class strugglesb. the influence of cultural ideas and values on social change and individual behaviorc. a belief in the superiority of Western cultured. the sense of aimlessness provoked by modern social lifeANS: BDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering31. According to Max Weber, economic factors are important to social change in society. However,is/are just as important for social change.he also argued thata. ideas and valuesb. cohesionc. governmentd. the ability to accept social changeANS: ADIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering7249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 75/18/18 12:36 PM
32. What played the fundamental role in developing the capitalistic outlook, according to Max Weber?a. organic solidarityb. specializationc. religious valuesd. symbolic interactionANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Understanding33. Max Weber contended that a bureaucratic structure is the most efficient organizational type.Which of the following best exemplifies a bureaucratic organization?a. the Beta chapter of Delta Gamma sororityb. a block party in celebration of Independence Dayc. an introductory sociology classd. the college or university you attendANS: DDIF: DifficultREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Applying34. Minzee has just been promoted to head assistant of Technology Innovations for the Departmentof Sociology. She now reports directly to the chairperson of the Technology Committee. Minzeeis in charge of digitizing movie clips and sending them to the chairperson, who then loads theclips onto the department website. This chain of command is an example of:a. capitalismb. social structurec. socializationd. bureaucracyANS: DDIF: DifficultREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Applying35. Which type of organization causes problems for effective democratic participation, according toMax Weber?a. governmentb. capitalismc. rationalizationd. bureaucracyANS: DDIF: DifficultREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Rememberingwere rarely allowed to hold academic36. In the classical period of sociology,positions or to do sociological research, so their contributions have been neglected.a. menb. Frenchmenc. Germansd. women and minoritiesANS: DDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering8249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 85/18/18 12:36 PM
37. The foundational figures in sociology developed theories to address social inequality,exploitation, and stratification, but at the same time they:a. neglected to examine industrializationb. ignored women and minoritiesc. forgot to examine values and beliefsd. ignored the role of religion in societyANS: BDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Understanding38. Who was the first sociologist to look at previously ignored issues, such as domestic life and racerelations?a. Émile Durkheimb. Emily Dickinsonc. Harriet Martineaud. Jean BaudrillardANS: CDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Understanding39. Harriet Martineau is significant to sociologists today for insisting that an analysis of societymust include:a. a focus on cultureb. an examination of economic factorsc. all of society’s members, including womend. the most powerful figures in a societyANS: CDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering40. According to W. E. B. Du Bois, African Americans’ sense of self and identity are greatlyinfluenced by the experiences of slavery and, after emancipation, segregation. Du Bois labeledthis idea:a. organic solidarityb. rationalizationc. dialectical materialismd. double consciousnessANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering41. Who said about American society, “The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of thecolor line”?a. Émile Durkheimb. George Herbert Meadc. Harriet Martineaud. W. E. b. Du BoisANS: DDIF: EasyREF: 1.2 The Development of Sociological ThinkingOBJ: Learn how sociology originated and understand the significance of the intellectualcontributions of early sociologists. MSC: Remembering9249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 95/18/18 12:36 PM
allows one to understand the centrality of gender in analyzing the42. Having asocial world.a. sociological imaginationb. rational choice perspectivec. global perspectived. feminist perspectiveANS: DDIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the fieldMSC: Remembering43. With the use of Internet technology, college students are able to more efficiently register forclasses, check their grades, and access course material on class websites. Max Weber would saythat this is an example of:a. agencyb. capitalismc. rationalizationd. division of laborANS: CDIF: DifficultREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Be able to identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed tosociology. MSC: Applying44. The concept of rationalization, the process by which the social world becomes more precise,.efficiently organized, and involves more abstract rules was developed bya. Max Weberb. Émile Durkheimc. Herbert Spencerd. Karl MarxANS: ADIF: DifficultREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Be able to identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed tosociology. MSC: Applying45. A neighborhood has an annual food drive for the purpose of collecting food for disadvantagedfamilies. However, this event also has the effect of creating a stronger sense of community in thisneighborhood. The stronger sense of community would be an example of Robert K. Merton’s.concept ofa. manifest functionsb. latent functionsc. microsociologyd. functionalismANS: BDIF: MediumREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Be able to identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed tosociology. MSC: Applying10249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 105/18/18 12:36 PM
46. Who had the greatest influence on the theoretical approach known as symbolic interactionism?a. Auguste Comteb. Émile Durkheimc. Talcott Parsonsd. George Herbert MeadANS: DDIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Be able to identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed tosociology. MSC: Remembering47. What would a symbolic interactionist say is involved in nearly all social interactions?a. a conflictb. an exchange of functionsc. an exchange of symbolsd. a rational choiceANS: CDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Remembering48. A variety of interpretations can be made of a scene at a restaurant where two men are havinglunch together, laughing, and being playful with each other. Who among the following wouldmost likely interpret their behavior by watching for subtle signs of affection and eye contact?a. a structural-functionalistb. a Marxistc. a rational choice theoristd. a symbolic interactionistANS: DDIF: DifficultREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Analyzing49. According to George Herbert Mead, what separates human society from the animal kingdom?a. the ability to interpret the natural worldb. the ability to interpret and understand symbolsc. latent functionsd. organic solidarityANS: BDIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Be able to identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed tosociology. MSC: Remembering50. When one item is used to represent another, it is labeled a(n):a. conceptb. theoryc. interpretationd. symbolANS: DDIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Remembering11249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 115/18/18 12:36 PM
51. In daily life, people rely on cues to determine which behaviors are appropriate or inappropriatein each particular context. Which of the following theories does this statement best represent?a. functionalismb. rational choice theoryc. symbolic interactionismd. MarxismANS: CDIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Understanding52. Which theoretical perspective perceives moral consensus within society as imperative for socialintegration?a. functionalismb. Marxismc. symbolic interactionismd. rational choice theoryANS: ADIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Understanding53. Drug trafficking and other illegal activities produce jobs and income for some Americans.Illegal activity in turn produces jobs in law enforcement, corrections, and the legal system. Whomight say that drug trafficking has a useful place in society?a. capitalistsb. postmodernistsc. functionalistsd. rational choice theoristsANS: CDIF: DifficultREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Applying54. According to Robert K. Merton, the intended consequences of a social activity or institution arecalled:a. latent functionsb. manifest functionsc. desired functionsd. organic solidarityANS: BDIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Be able to identify some of the leading theorists and the concepts they contributed tosociology. MSC: Remembering55. Which of the following is an example of a latent function of education?a. learn basic skills such as reading and writingb. learn the skills needed to get a jobc. learn analytical skills such as critical thinkingd. learn to obey authority figuresANS: DDIF: DifficultREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Applying12249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 125/18/18 12:36 PM
56. The social cohesion that fans feel at a baseball game when their team wins is an examplefunction.of a(n)a. intendedb. manifestc. symbolicd. latentANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Applying57. When sociological research and analysis are framed in the context of power and inequality, thereader can assume that the research and analysis are variations of what type of theory?a. symbolic interactionismb. Marxismc. functionalismd. rationality theoryANS: BDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Remembering58. In addition to sociological analysis, Marxist sociologists believe that sociology should alsoinclude:a. political reformb. focus on individual behaviorc. religious analysisd. moral analysisANS: ADIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Remembering59. If a person or group is able to make their own concerns or interests count, even if others resist,that individual or group has:a. powerb. privilegec. prestiged. feminismANS: ADIF: EasyREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Remembering60. According to Marxist sociologists, ideologies are used toa. create social cohesionb. justify the actions of those with powerc. help the disadvantagedd. reduce cultural inequality.ANS: BDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Understanding13249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 135/18/18 12:36 PM
61. Feminist theory notes the systematic inequality in social life by gender and seeks politicalreform to overcome this inequality. These features of feminist theory illustrate its connection.toa. functionalismb. symbolic interactionismc. conflict theoryd. rational choice theoryANS: CDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Understanding62. An ideology is a:a. set of laws that enforce the power of one group in societyb. set of moral codes that form social cohesion in societyc. political system that governs in the interest of dominant groupsd. shared set of ideas or beliefs that justify the interest of dominant groupsANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Remembering63. What do Marxism and feminism have in common?a. Both focus on inequalities and conflict as central features of modern societies.b. Neither sees advocating social change as an appropriate activity for sociologists.c. Both reject the idea that subordinate groups are important to study.d. Marxism and feminism deemphasize political reform.ANS: ADIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Understanding64. Rational choice theorists would define the behavior of corporate executives who outsource manyjobs to countries where the cost of labor is substantially less than in the United States as being:a. instrumentalb. expressivec. habituald. affectiveANS: ADIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Applying65. Behavior that is oriented toward self-interest is often called:a. organic solidarityb. social structurec. feminismd. rational actionANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Remembering14249230 01 001-020 r0 el.indd 145/18/18 12:36 PM
66. Approaching marriage as a way to maximize self-interest is an example of analysis that useswhat type of theoretical understanding?a. Marxismb. feminist theoryc. rational choice approachd. functionalismANS: CDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: Applying67. According to postmodernist theory:a. history is leading us inevitably toward socialismb. society is becoming increasingly homogenizedc. the nation-state is growing strongerd. society is highly pluralistic and diverseANS: DDIF: ModerateREF: 1.3 Modern Theoretical ApproachesOBJ: Learn the different theoretical approaches modern sociologists bring to the field.MSC: U
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