Chapter 1 Studying Social Problems in the Twenty-First Century Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which statement below best describes social problems? a. Social problems remain constant across cultures. b. Social problems are contingent on the culture of the country in question. c. Culture does not play a role in defining social problems. d. Culture plays only a minimal role in defining social problems. Answer: b Learning Objective: 1.1 Define the term social problem and identify reasons why some social conditions are labeled as social problems while others are not. Topic: Using Sociological Insights to Study Social Problems Difficulty: Easy Skill Level: Remember the Facts 2. A large number of individuals who share the same geographic territory and are subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations is a(n) a. culture. b. society. c. economic system. d. gender. Answer: b Learning Objective: 1.1 Define the term social problem and identify reasons why some social conditions are labeled as social problems while others are not. Topic: Using Sociological Insights to Study Social Problems Difficulty: Easy Skill Level: Remember the Facts 3. According to sociologists, a social problem is a social condition or a pattern of behavior that a. individuals typically bring upon themselves; therefore, they must take action to solve their own problem. b. everyone agrees is harmful for all individuals and the society. c. often is of relatively short duration but is problematic for those who are affected by it. d. disadvantages or harms some individuals or all people in a society and that a sufficient number of people believe warrants public concern and collective action to bring about change. Answer: d Learning Objective: 1.1 Define the term social problem and identify reasons why some social conditions are labeled as social problems while others are not. Topic: Using Sociological Insights to Study Social Problems Difficulty: Easy Skill Level: Remember the Facts
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