Former SLCC Students to Review
2010 Exam #3 Intro Soc old test
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DUE during your regularly scheduled class time on or before Monday Nov 22nd or Tuesday
Nov 23rd. Due means finished and turned in within the first 15 minutes of class. Do NOT work on this test in class at anytime. DO NOT work with anyone else in any way on this test! Do YOUR OWN WORK. Bring a #2 Pencil Print this off in "landscape" to get whole sentences printed. |
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SLCC Soc 1010, Adams, instructor, Fall Semester 2010 Answer these questions at home. You may use YOUR notes & text and this web site's study guides. You are to do this test by yourself. DO NOT CHECK YOUR ANSWERS WITH ANY BODY.
2) In a few select societies a woman may have more than one husband. Such an arrangement is referred to as ________. A) polygyny B) polyandry C) a mixed marriage D) group marriage 3) In the Gulf War, pilots who destroyed enemy armor were asked how it felt to be killing so many men in the hellish infernos created by their missiles and high-speed cannon shells. These pilots responded that they never thought they were actually killing men but only "killing tanks," which they described as simply "machines of war made of iron and steel." This process, in which people were reduced to objects that happened to be a part of the tank, is called ________. A) the spoils of war B) survival of the fittest C) strategy and tactics D) dehumanization 4) Prejudice describes ________ , while discrimination describes ________. A) values; attitudes B) norms; beliefs C) attitudes; actions D) actions; attitudes 5) While race might reflect our biological heritage, ________ reflects our cultural heritage. A) gender B) age C) ethnicity D) social class 6) Chris, a mortgage loan manager, works for a bank that has a long standing policy of refusing to grant mortgage loans to persons of Latino heritage. The action of the bank is best described as ________. A) intolerance B) individual discrimination C) institutional discrimination D) prejudice 7) Under Adolph Hitler's rule, daily living conditions for Jews were made so intolerable that millions chose to leave Germany and migrate to other countries. This is an example of ________. A) forced assimilation B) compartmentalization C) indirect population transfer D) direct population transfer 8) The slaughtering of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda in 1994 and the massacre of Muslims at the hands of the Serbs in Bosnia are examples of ________. A) subjugation B) ethnic cleansing C) forced assimilation D) population transfer 9) The form of internal colonialism practiced in South Africa, through which the dominant Afrikaners exploited the minority group, was called ________. A) subjugation B) ethnic cleansing C) forced assimilation D) apartheid 10) What term refers to the way in which a country's dominant group exploits the minority groups within the same country for its economic advantage? A) colonization B) segregation C) internal colonialism D) assimilation 11) One intergroup strategy involves separating minority groups from dominant groups so that minimal contact occurs between them. This practice is known as ________. A) segregation B) genocide C) colonialism D) forced assimilation 12) In the late 18th century, what was the meaning of the term white ethnic? A) all immigrants from Europe B) immigrants from Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Germany C) immigrants from Europe whose language and customs were different than those who had already settled America D) white Americans whose heritage could be traced to the original colonists, such as Puritans, Pilgrims, and Quakers 13) Of all the minority groups in the United States, which one is worst off in terms of poverty, life expectancy, suicide and alcoholism? A) Cuban-Americans B) Vietnamese C) African-Americans D) Native Americans 14) The unequal access to power, property, and prestige based on one's sex is referred to as ________. A) sex-typing B) sexual harassment C) gender stratification D) matriarchy 15) Female circumcision is a custom in some societies. How do feminists view this practice? A) They consider it a cultural ritual designed to intensify female desire. B) They consider it a form of ritual torture to control female sexuality. C) They feel it is functional for the society where this custom is practiced. D) They consider it a ritual to enhance female attractiveness. 16) The maximum human life span, as given in class, is ________ years. A) 82 B) 87 C) 98 D) 125 17) A "baby boom" generation and a "baby bust" generation would each be considered ________. A) birth companions B) age cohorts C) birth confederates D) age confederates 18) Research of hospital records revealed that women were more likely than men to die from coronary bypass surgery. When researchers looked for an answer, they found that these differing rates in death from this surgery were caused by ________. A) unintentional sexual discrimination B) women waiting longer to visit the doctor than men C) women usually being older when operated on D) men having a stronger constitution than women 19) What did sociologist Christine Williams discover when she studied the work records of men employed in positions traditionally considered women's occupations? A) The men also encountered the "glass ceiling" in their professions. B) The men were more likely to encounter sexual harassment. C) The men climbed a "glass escalator" and were promoted quickly. D) The men were frustrated and usually looked for new jobs within a year. 20) In some societies, such as Pakistan, Jordan, and Kurdistan, a woman who is believed to have brought disgrace to the family may be killed by a male relative. What is this practice called? A) honor killing B) compartmentalization C) compurgation D) ablution 21) The nation in which workers pay the greatest amount of their salaries into social security programs is ________. A) the United States B) England C) France D) Germany 22) How does television advertisement typically portray the elderly? A) They are wise and knowing. B) They are dignified and nurturing. C) They are respected and accomplished. D) They are feeble and foolish. 23) Ralph is 45 years of age and has decided to stop putting in overtime at work and stop going to the Chamber of Commerce meetings in order to spend more time with his family and friends. According to Elaine Cumming, what stage in the life course is Ralph initiating? A) Ralph is experiencing a mid-life crisis. B) Ralph is becoming more active in his social
roles. C) Ralph is beginning to disengage from society. D) Ralph is losing
his motivation to succeed. 24) What did the research by anthropologist Dorothy Jerrome show about the elderly? A) The elderly disengage from their productive roles once they retire. B) Upon retirement, the elderly exchange one set of roles for another set. C) The elderly prefer more formal activities in retirement. D) The elderly would not retire from their jobs if they had a choice in the matter. 25) Because of its emphasis on written rules and a constitution or similar binding document, rational-legal authority is often referred to as ________ authority. A) bureaucratic B) contract C) participative D) democratic 26) The idea that everyone has the same basic rights by virtue of being born in a country or by immigrating and becoming a naturalized citizen is a concept called ________. A) representative democracy B) direct democracy C) universal citizenship D) oligarchy 27) In Kolondahar, a small group of high ranking military officers makes the decisions that determine national policy. This form of government is referred to as ________. A) a representative democracy B) a fascist dictatorship C) an oligarchy D) anarchy 28) Of the following concepts, which is the best example of exogamy? A) The father is considered the head of the family. B) Interracial marriage was prohibited by law in many states prior to civil rights legislation. C) The incest taboo prohibits close relatives from marrying one another. D) Some religious groups encourage their members to marry within their religion. 29) Which type of government was found in Hitler's Nazi regime in Germany and that of Saddam Hussein in Iraq? A) totalitarianism
B) monarchy C) oligarchy D) indirect democracy 30) Approximately how long have the two major parties currently in power been involved in politics in the United States? A) since the drafting of the Constitution B) since the early 1800s C) since the Civil War D) since the early 1900s 31) Becky works full-time as a receptionist for a law firm. Everyday after work she hurries home to cook supper, tidy up the house, and help the kids with their homework. This additional work mothers such as Becky put in after they get home from working eight hours for wages was described by Hochschild as the working wife's "________." A) second shift B) overtime hours C) comparative advantage D) quiet revolution 32) In the last four presidential elections, women have been more likely to vote for William Jefferson Clinton, Al Gore, or John Kerry, while men voted for George H. Bush, Bob Dole, or George W. Bush. How do sociologists refer to this split in men's and women's votes? A) the genderization of party B) the political gender gap C) sexism in politics D) the democratic facade 33) What are "boomerang children"? A) children who are abandoned by their parents and become wards of the state B) children who are adopted at birth but come back to find their natural parents C) children who grow up poor but find success in adult life and return home to share the wealth D) children who strike out on their own but find the cost and responsibility too great and return home 34) John and Diane proudly consider themselves as DINKS, which means that they __________. A) were high school sweethearts who had a child before graduating from high school B) were both valedictorians of their respective high school classes before getting married C) were married while attending a prestigious Ivy League college D) are married, are both working, and they have chosen not to have kids 35) Edgar and Jayne are a couple in their 40s. They are busy raising a family of three children. They also spend considerable time each week at their parents' homes doing yard maintenance and running errands for them. Edgar and Jayne are members of the ________ generation. A) yuppie B) baby boom C) umbrella D) sandwich 36) In her research on abused women, Ann Goetting found common qualities among the women who were able to make the break from an abusive mate. Of the following, which factor was not one of the four Goetting found these women shared? A) The women had a positive self image. B) They were traditionalists, holding on to traditional middle class values. C) They had adequate finances. D) They had supportive family and friends. 37) What family member did Diana Russell discover to be the most common incest offender? A) uncles B) fathers, especially stepfathers C) brothers D) first cousins 38) What conclusion did Murray Strauss come to based on his research on battering in marital relationships? A) Husbands are more likely than wives to be the abusers. B) Wives are more likely than husbands to be the abusers. C) More husbands than wives actually need medical attention following an episode of battering. D) Husbands and wives are about equally likely to attack one another. 39) ________ elders play a much more active role in their children's families than the elders of any other racial group in the U.S. A) Asian-American B) African-American C) Latino D) Native American 40) Of the following racial groups, which one is most likely to have a family headed by a married couple? A) African American B) Latino C) Asian American D) Native American 41) Of the following, which social variable is least significant in predicting the development of the social relationships that lead to marriage? A) age B) education C) social class D) occupation 42) What is the primary criticism leveled against socialism? A) The system does not respect individual rights. B) Workers are not motivated to improve themselves. C) It never addresses the true needs of the people. D) Production never meets expectations. 43) People who think alike on a particular issue and who can be mobilized for political action define a[n] ________. A) special-interest group B) lobbyist C) social group D) political aggregate 44) Which theorist contended that an item's value is based on the work that has gone into it, and that the only way that a profit can be made is to pay workers less than the value of their work? A) Max Weber B) Michael Useem C) Karl Marx D) Emile Durkheim 45) What is the primary criticism leveled against capitalism? A) It produces more products than can be reasonably consumed. B) It leads to severe social inequalities. C) It does not respect individual rights. D) It promotes immorality. 46) When a corporation is sued for selling unsafe products and loses the suit and is held liable, who is liable for the debt of settlement? A) the shareholders as joint owners B) the corporation as a legally defined entity C) the managers of the corporation D) the shareholders owning 10 percent or more of the company 47) Little Horse has undergone the ritual of berdache. Which of the following best describes what has happened to Little Horse? A) Little Horse has become a warrior in the tribe. B) Little Horse has just taken a bride. C) Little Horse has officially declared a sex change. D) Little Horse has been expelled from his tribe. 48) Why do functionalists argue that the incest taboo is a norm necessary for proper family development? A) It reinforces patriarchal authority. B) It enforces the concept of monogamy. C) It facilitates the socialization of children, and it avoids role confusion. D) It prevents the transference of genetic defects. 49) Martin continually tells Renee what a dedicated mother and wonderful wife she is, how she can manage so many different tasks and make it look so easy. At the same time, Martin never offers to assist Renee with the cooking, house cleaning, shopping, or child care duties that she is juggling in addition to her job at the local Wal-Mart. Martin is engaging in a strategy of resistance Hochschild would call ________. A) waiting it out B) playing dumb C) needs reduction D) substitute offerings 50) Mr. Jones, Miss Rivera, Mr. Gates, and Mrs. Schneider each own the controlling shares of stock in separate companies. They, along with other corporate owners, also sit on the same boards that direct several major companies. Such an arrangement is referred to as ________. A) corporate capitalism B) an interlocking directorate C) a stockholders revolt D) a multinational corporation 51) Frank was laid off from his job several months ago, but his wife Barb continues to work full-time outside the home. Even though Frank is home for most of the day, he contributes less to the household chores than he did before being laid off. Based on the research of Hochschild and Brines, why is Frank doing less of the household chores than ever before? A) His time is probably consumed in finding another job. B) Frank is probably suffering from depression over the lay off. C) By doing what Frank perceives as "women's work" his masculinity is further threatened. D) Frank is probably using the time off to catch up on hunting, fishing, playing golf, and other things he likes to do. 52) The Klumps have three children. Two of them are married and have started their own families. The third just graduated from college and moved to the city where he has his own apartment. The Klumps will now experience a situation sociologists refer to as ________. A) childless marriage B) a mid-life crisis C) the empty nest D) their second childhood 53) Marianne and her children live in a neighborhood where all the families share their resources when someone needs help. The neighbors also consider themselves to be an extended family. Sociologists use the term "________" to describe these survival mechanisms. A) communal living B) neo-nuclear kin C) fictive kin D) illusory kin 54) Of the following racial groups, which one is most likely to have a family headed by a married couple? A) African American B) Latino C) Asian American D) Native American 55) What is
the primary source of strain in the typical one-parent family? A) the lack of a male role-model in the family B) poverty C) the emotional stress caused by divorce D) social isolation 56) Which sociological perspective implies that to have a good marriage, it is essential for people to perceive that a good marriage is possible and worth working toward achieving? A) symbolic interactionist B) conflict C) functionalist D) psychological 57) Almost 400 African American men belonged to Miss Rivers’ Lodge in the 1930s. What was Miss River’s Lodge? A) a free health clinic African American men joined at Tuskegee University B) a hunting lodge segregated by race supported by African Americans C) a high-class brothel in New Orleans D) a civil rights organization that was the forerunner to the NAACP 58) Mickey takes great pride in being Irish. He wears a button that says “Kiss Me...I’m Irish,” flies the Irish flag outside his home, dresses in green quite often, and participates in the St. Patrick’s Day parade every year. What is Mickey doing as it relates to race and ethnicity? A) Mickey is involved in ethnic work. B) Mickey has an identity crisis because he is ignoring his American citizenship. C) Mickey is practicing compartmentalization. D) Mickey is utilizing permissive assimilation so he can embrace his Irish heritage as well as his American citizenship. 59) What conclusion did sociologist Kathleen Blee reach after she studied women who joined hate groups? A) Women who join hate groups are predisposed toward racism. B) Women who join hate groups have a perceived personal need to belong to controversial groups. C) Women who join hate groups are usually less educated than the average American woman. D) Women who join hate groups learn to be racist after they join a hate group. 60) Which of the following is the best example of gender stratification? A) Sally is asked by her boss, Fred, to discuss her annual evaluation over dinner and drinks. B) Betty and Sue are stay-at-home moms because of their personal beliefs in the value of motherhood. C) Women are not permitted to vote, own property, or testify in court in some societies. D) The World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion in the WWE is a man. 61) What is the best reason that age and sex are considered as master statuses? A) They cut across all aspects of social life. B) They are ascribed statuses. C) They are achieved statuses. D) Everyone has a sex and an age. 62) What did sociologist Alice Rossi propose was the reason behind gender stratification? A) Men are more capable of working in certain occupations. B) Women are better prepared biologically for “mothering” than men. C) Men are more intellectual and instrumental leaders. D) Women are not sufficiently aggressive to compete with men. 63) Anthony and Cathy Jones have been married for twenty-nine years. They have always had a joint bank account, discussed big expenditures before making them, and shared household duties. This Jones family is an example of a[n] ________ family. A) bilateral B) unilateral
C) patrilineal D) egalitarian A) bilateral infidelity B) emotional overload C) marital strain D) the seven year itch
65) polygamy vs polygyny 66) AARP 67) polyamory vs polyandry 68) manopause vs menopause 69) life span vs life expectancy 70) sandwich-generation 71) Quality of Life vs. Quantity of Life 72) cohabitation vs marriage 73) Retirement 74) Adult Caregivng 75-100:
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