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Society The Basics 5th Canadian Edition by John J. Macionis - Test Bank
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,1) Sociology is defined as the:a. study of individuals in society.
b. study of people in groups.
c. study of people and events you may not have heard of before.
d. study of social patterns.
e. systematic study of human society.
Answer: e
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Topic: The Sociological Perspective
Skill: factual
2) Making use of the sociological perspective encourages:
a. challenging commonly held beliefs.
b. accepting conventional ideas.
c. the belief that society is mysterious.
d. people to become happier.
e. common sense thinking.
Answer: a
Page Reference: 7
Topic: Applying the Sociological Perspective
Skill: conceptual
3) As a discipline, sociology first took root in:
a. Africa.
b. Europe.
c. North America.
d. East Asia.
e. South America.
Answer: b
Page Reference: 8
Topic: The Origins of Sociology
Skill: factual
,4) The term sociology was first coined by:
a. Emile Durkheim.
b. Auguste Comte.
c. Max Weber.
d. Karl Marx.
e. Marcus Aurelius.
Answer: b
Page Reference: 9
Topic: The Origins of Sociology
Skill: factual
5) A statement of how and why specific facts are related is a/an:
a. approach.
b. principle.
c. concept.
d. theory.
e. variable.
Answer: d
Page Reference: 10
Topic: Sociological Theory
Skill: factual
6) In deciding what kinds of questions to ask as they begin research, sociologists are
guided by:
a. one or more theoretical approaches.
b. their own common sense.
c. the data they collect.
d. sheer chance.
e. one or more statistical methods.
Answer: a
Page Reference: 10
Topic: Sociological Theory
, Skill: conceptual
7) The text describes the main point of using the structural-functional approach as:
a. learning how people find meaning in behaviour.
b. understanding "what makes society tick."
c. bringing about needed social change.
d. determining the cause of conflict in society.
e. understanding the functions of biology in society.
Answer: b
Page Reference: 11
Topic: Sociological Theory
Skill: conceptual
8) The social-conflict approach draws attention to:
a. the stable aspects of society.
b. how people construct meaning through interaction.
c. patterns of social inequality.
d. how elements contribute to the overall operation of society.
e. interpersonal conflict.
Answer: c
Page Reference: 12
Topic: Sociological Theory
Skill: conceptual
9) Which question summarizes the focus of the symbolic-interaction approach?
a. How is society held together?
b. How does society divide a population?
c. How do people experience society?
d. How do some people protect their privileges?
e. How does a micro-level analysis help us to better understand society?
Answer: c
Page Reference: 14-16
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