SOCIOLOGY CHAPTERS 4-8, 10-17, 19-20 EXAMS PACKAGE

Sociology Chapter 5 - Questions and Answers Joseph and Paula are excited to welcome their child into the world. They cannot wait to pass on all their knowledge, insight, and rich culture. Just as their parents gave them guidance and showed them how to live, Joseph and Paula will continue the chain...

Sociology Chapter 6 - Questions and Answers The term used to describe modes of action that do not conform to the norms or values most members of a group or society hold is a. anomie. b. conformity. c. alienation. d. deviance. Which statement concerning deviance is most accurate? a. All lawbreakers...

Sociology Chapter 7 - Questions and Answers Reducing prison overcrowding, the costs of dealing with offenders, and helping offenders avoid the stigma of incarceration are all advantages of a. societal protection. b. criminal recidivism. c. the death penalty. d. community-based corrections. Thomas ...

Sociology Chapter 8 - Questions and Answers After the floppy disk was introduced, zip drives were invented shortly after, followed by flash drives. This is an example of: Evolutionary model of technological change "Last week, a major politician was caught in a political scandal. The story was fea...

Sociology Chapter 10 - Questions and Answers Multinational corporations often funnel money elites in the peripheral nations to create a "favorable business climate." In reality, this term refers to the creation of ______ and _______. low taxes; cheap labor Which statement would you find in the a...

Sociology Chapter 11 - Questions and Answers In 2010, what did controversial Senate Bill 1070 propose, causing a series of protests and legal battles? - After being charged with a crime, Wisconsin courts can order legal immigrants back to their countries of origin. - During a lawful stop, detentio...

Sociology Chapter 12 - Questions and Answers Sherona is very good at standardized tests and frequently scores very high. She has poor work habits and often turns in her assignments late. Teachers overlook her late assignments because they view her as a "good" student. This is an example of _____...

Sociology Chapter 13 - Questions and Answers Although __________ theorists acknowledge that there are many purposes of government, they also believe that government primarily works in the interests of the wealthy or politically powerful elites in society. Conflict Within the conflict perspective, ...

Sociology Chapter 14 - Questions and Answers In regard to a third party provider system of health care, patients________________. have no incentive to limit doctor or hospital visits __________ is a nationwide public health insurance program for persons age 65 or older who are covered by Social Se...

Sociology Chapter 15 - Questions and Answers The __ records Jewish interpretations of the __ which is their sacred text. Talmud; Torah When Rosa and Sergei realized that the poor were being elected in their city, they mobilized the members of their synagogue to send letters to the government asking...

Sociology Chapter 16 - Questions and Answers What term describes the assignment of students to specific education programs and classes on the basis of test scores, previous grades, or perceived ability? Tracking Functionalist theory sees education as serving the needs of families society the indivi...

Sociology Chapter 17 - Questions and Answers How did Max Weber define power? The ability to exercise one's will over others Juan believes that battles such as the French Revolution are necessary for a country to preserve liberty, to maintain or gain land, and will ultimately lead to a more even di...

Sociology Chapter 19 - Questions and Answers Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role, and are stigmatized by society if they spend longer in that role than is appropriate?" Functionalism Shane believes that the commodification of health has created a large numbe...

Sociology Chapter 20 - Questions and Answers A sociologist is studying how the population of certain countries influences and affects the population and environment of other neighboring countries. This sociologist is most likely a: Structural Functionalist Three things are important for the format...