Social Science Survey Study Guide
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Course Introduction
Social Science Survey provides students with an introduction to the major disciplines, concepts, and research methods within the social sciences, including sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, and economics. Through interdisciplinary exploration, the course examines how individuals and groups interact within society, the influences of culture and institutions, and the ways data and evidence are used to understand social phenomena. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills and applying social science perspectives to current events and everyday life, preparing students for further study in the field.
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Essentials of Sociology 9th Edition by David B. Brinkerhoff
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Chapter 1: The Study of Society
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Q1) Which of these conditions contributed to the early development of sociology?
A) a period of stability that gave people time to reflect about society
B) changes brought by the Industrial Revolution
C) the need for reconstruction in the South following the Civil War
D) social and economic prosperity in Europe and America
Answer: B
Q2) Sociology is the scientific,systematic study of individual human personality traits and problems.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Research findings result in the creation of a new theory,which ends the research process.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Most sociologists in the United States work for the government.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Culture
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Q1) John has noticed that his boss smiles and is pleased when John gets to work at the office a bit early or stays a bit late.John is being influenced by:
A) values.
B) informal sanctions.
C) formal sanctions.
D) mores.
Answer: B
Q2) The term for the belief that cultural differences should be preserved and appreciated is:
A) multiculturalism.
B) assimilation.
C) countercultures.
D) cultural diffusion.
Answer: A
Q3) Many scholars believe unrealistic media images:
A) contribute to higher levels of self-esteem among girls.
B) contribute to higher levels of eating disorders among women and girls.
C) have not had an effect on young women.
D) have no effect on boys and men.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Socialization
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Q1) Which of the following are NOT total institutions?
A) monasteries
B) factories
C) prisons
D) mental hospitals
Answer: B
Q2) The self-concept is best defined as:
A) the way other people perceive us.
B) the spontaneous, creative part of the self.
C) the selfish, conceited part of the self.
D) an individual's thoughts regarding her/his personality and social roles.
Answer: D
Q3) According to sociologists using the symbolic interaction theory,in order to understand human behavior we must:
A) learn what the behavior means to the individual actors.
B) become a member of the group that we are studying.
C) be critical of how society operates.
D) determine who has the power in a situation.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction
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Q1) Describe how people employ impression management using social networking like Facebook or Twitter.What are common ways people try to improve their impression in these online realms?
Q2) Being a mother is no guarantee that a woman will fulfill the duties and obligations associated with motherhood.This illustrates that social structures do not always work in practice because:
A) sanctions penalize nonconformity.
B) social structures are illogical.
C) role conflict creates mental disorders.
D) people occupy statuses, but must play roles.
Q3) Which of the following is a general strategy used to manage one's identity?
A) admitting failure
B) role clarification
C) avoiding blame
D) role identification
Q4) Everyday social interaction is guided by roles.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are spoiled identities?
Q6) What is a frame?
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Chapter 5: Groups, Networks, and Organizations
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Q1) A special type of complex organization characterized by explicit rules and a hierarchical authority structure designed to maximize efficiency is called a:
A) voluntary association.
B) bureaucracy.
C) community.
D) culture.
Q2) With each increase in the size of a group:
A) people feel more comfortable with voicing their opinion.
B) the group has fewer options for problem solving.
C) membership in the group may become less satisfying personally.
D) there is very little impact on the interaction and experiences of the members.
Q3) A struggle over scarce resources that is not regulated by shared rules is called:
A) exchange.
B) competition.
C) conflict.
D) cooperation.
Q4) What are the benefits of social networks?
Q5) Evaluate the statement,"Nobody has a sense of community anymore."
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Chapter 6: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control
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Q1) In the definition of deviance,it is not the act itself that matters,but the:
A) audience.
B) reason for the behavior.
C) intention of the actor.
D) legal definition.
Q2) Continued and deliberate deviance that results from labeling is:
A) primary deviance.
B) innovation.
C) secondary deviance.
D) white-collar crime.
Q3) Both conflict and structural-functional theory view deviance:
A) as the product of face-to-face interactions.
B) as the result of social inequality.
C) as resulting from the overall social structure.
D) All of these are true about conflict and structural-functional views of deviance.
Q4) When rules are not supported by group values,it is difficult for even formal agencies to enforce compliance.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Stratification
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Q1) As a general rule,a person's social class is related to:
A) their behaviors but not their attitudes.
B) their attitudes but not their behaviors.
C) their life-style but not their values.
D) everything they do all day long.
Q2) In the terminology of world-systems theory,the rich,powerful,economically diversified,and relatively autonomous nations comprise the:
A) peripheral societies.
B) core societies.
C) nation-states.
D) capitalist societies.
Q3) The Human Development Index includes measures of:
A) life expectancy.
B) obesity rates.
C) gender-related development.
D) gross domestic product (GDP).
Q4) Many people in the U.S.with the highest incomes would still be considered middle-class.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Racial and Ethnic Inequality
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Q1) In a recent poll of Americans,how many said they had unfavorable attitudes toward Arabs?
A) one quarter
B) about 40%
C) about 60%
D) almost all
Q2) Genocide is an example of:
A) acculturation.
B) social integration.
C) conflict.
D) accommodation.
Q3) An irrational negative attitude held about a category of people is known as: A) authoritarianism.
B) prejudice.
C) discrimination.
D) scapegoating.
Q4) What is the difference between majority and minority groups?
Q5) Compare the concepts of race and ethnicity.In what ways are they different and in what ways may they overlap?
Q6) Provide an example of scapegoating.
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Chapter 9: Sex,Gender,and Sexuality
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Q1) When studying the differences in male and female interaction,we see that:
A) men are more likely to smile when interacting with others.
B) women are more likely than men to use assertive gestures than men.
C) women occupy more physical space while communicating.
D) there are gender differences in how people communicate.
Q2) Discuss the economic disadvantage of women in our society.What are the reasons for workplace segregation and for women's lower earnings? What other factors contribute to female economic hardships?
Q3) Violence toward women results largely from:
A) women's lack of contribution to the household.
B) accidents.
C) female power disadvantage.
D) excessive testosterone.
Q4) All of the following are victories in the movement for gay rights except:
A) the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
B) political representation at many levels, including the U.S. Senate.
C) anti-gay discrimination laws in many states.
D) federal recognition of same-sex marriage.
Q5) What is sexism?
Q6) What is the difference between sex and gender?
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Chapter 10: Health and Health Care
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of the health belief model?
A) A person wants to lose weight, but says they can't afford a gym membership.
B) A person needs to lose weight, but thinks that the health warnings are overblown by the media.
C) A person sees a news story about heart disease and obesity and loses 15 pounds over the next month.
D) A person who is overweight thinks they do not have a weight problem.
Q2) What is the structural-functionalist explanation for the high incomes of physicians and surgeons in the U.S.?
Q3) The higher one's income,the longer one's life expectancy and the better one's health. A)True
B)False
Q4) Compared to women,men have higher rates of:
A) alcoholism and depression.
B) depression and personality disorders.
C) compulsive gambling and depression.
D) substance abuse and personality disorders.
Q5) What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Q6) What is the sick role?
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Chapter 11: Family
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Q1) Approximately ______ of girls experience rape or attempted rape during childhood.
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 45%
D) 75%
Q2) The "old old" are largely self-sufficient.When they do need help,however,they are most likely to receive it from:
A) community agencies.
B) their sons.
C) their daughters.
D) their grandchildren.
Q3) Explain the meaning and context for the concept of the commodification of children.
Q4) Which of the following is an example of an extended family?
A) John and Susie and their two children who live in a suburban house
B) Matt and Betsy and their daughter who live with Betsy's parents
C) Johanna and Paul who live in a nice up-scale apartment
D) Penny, Jack, and Lois who are college roommates living in an apartment off-campus
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Chapter 12: Education and Religion
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Q1) Research indicates that children in charter schools perform no better,and sometimes worse,than children in public schools.
A)True
B)False
Q2) There are three major conflict arguments summarized in your text relating to the education institution. Which of these is NOT one of them?
A) Education is a tool for capitalists to maintain their privileged position by teaching conformity and respect for authority in public schools.
B) The use of sorting and educational credentialism creates equality in economic opportunity and the development of each person's potential.
C) The education system teaches the culture of the dominant group that is primarily white and middle-class.
D) Credentials often serve as a proxy for social class and race; particular educational credentials mark some people as better than others.
Q3) What is educational tracking?
Q4) What factors account for the rise of fundamentalism around the world?
Q5) What is cultural capital and how does it affect educational success?
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Chapter 13: Politics and the Economy
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Q1) Socialism and capitalism are equally productive economic systems.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Economic institutions are defined as social structures concerned with:
A) jobs and surplus.
B) the organization of work and productivity.
C) the production and distribution of goods.
D) budgets and deficits.
Q3) Over the last fifty years,the fastest growing production sector is the _________ production sector.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) corporate
Q4) Which of the following would likely be considered part of the underground economy?
A) A thrift shop
B) A garage sale
C) A small Chinese restaurant
D) A house-cleaning service registered with the Better Business Bureau
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Chapter 14: Population and Urbanization
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Q1) Population growth has slowed considerably in some African countries like Botswana,Swaziland,and Zimbabwe due to:
A) the increased status of women.
B) the impact of AIDS.
C) aggressive family planning programs.
D) a new value placed on individual gratification.
Q2) The population of New Orleans is about 40% smaller than it was prior to Hurricane Katrina.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Neighbors in urban areas are most useful for:
A) large favors.
B) close friendships.
C) small favors.
D) intimate ties.
Q4) In Italy,current trends in fertility will result in age structures in which the:
A) younger generation is much larger than the older generation.
B) age cohorts will all be the same size.
C) older generation is as large as or larger than the younger generation.
D) life expectancy will decrease.
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Chapter 15: Social Change
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Q1) Spontaneous action by groups in situations where cultural rules for behavior are vague,inadequate,or debated is called:
A) communicative action.
B) frenzied behavior.
C) collective behavior.
D) circular stimulation.
Q2) __________ is the term for any significant modification or transformation of social structures or institutions over time.
A) Technology
B) Social change
C) Cultural lag
D) Cultural resources
Q3) Which of these is NOT one of the conditions under which countermovements are most likely to develop?
A) the original movement appears to have been moderately successful
B) members of a potential new movement are able to find powerful allies
C) when individuals feel comfortable in their position
D) when individuals feel their status, values, or power has been threatened by the original movement
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