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According to a number of social scientists, nations all over the world are ruled by a small number of people who can be labeled as elites. Who are the elites in moder capitalist's societies?
A. Corporations B. Landlords C. Royal Families D. Military |
A. Corporations
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Which one of the following is one of the reasons discussed under "Emergence of political institutions"?
A. Cultural heterogeneity B. Intensive agriculture C. Diversity, anonymity, and individuals D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to Rousseau, which one of the following was one of the characteristics of State of Nature?
A. It was brutal B. It was nasty C. It was full of conflicts D. None of these |
D. None of these
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According to C.W. Mills, power elites are not visible in?
A. Simple societies B. Modern societies C. Large and complex societies D. Democratic societies |
C. Large and complex societies
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According to our lectures, which one of the following groups of people tend to be lobbyists?
A. Retired professors B. Retired politicians C. Retired judges D. All of these |
B. Retired politicians
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The story of an Engineer from MSU who has his consultancy in Ohio was used in our class to illustrate:
A. Power elite model B. Pluralist model and the role of lobbyists C. Corporate corruption D. Success story of an immigrant |
B. Pluralist model and the role of lobbyists
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In his book,Prince Machiavelli listed a number of successful strategies to rule a nation. Which one of the following is one of those?
A. A leader should scare people by using threat of attack by outside B. A leader should never use brutal force against his own people C. A leader should not be vicious, greedy, and cruel D. A leader should be neutral |
A. A leader should scare people by using threat of attack by outside
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According to Karl Marx, which one of the following institutions is the most important one?
A. Political institutions B. Educational institutions C. Economic institutions D. Religious institutions |
C. Economic institutions
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In our class, we discussed a story of a Moghal emperor who locked up a child in a room until he was an adult. Why did he do this?
A. The emperor punished him because he was born out of wedlock B. An astrologist told the emperor that this child would kill him C. The emperor wanted to know what the language of nature was D. None of these |
C. The emperor wanted to know what the language of nature was
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It was argued in our lectures that love between mother and child is?
A. Instinctive B. Result of association between mother and child C. A and B D. None of these |
B. Result of association between mother and child
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According to G.H. Mead, I and me are two parts of human personality. When a child learns a language, what part of his or her personality is responsible for that?
A. "I" B. "Me" C. A and B D. None of these |
B. "Me"
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According to Jean Piaget, abstract thinking starts at?
A. Sensorimotor stage B. Preoperational stage C. Concrete operational stage D. Formal operational stage |
D. Formal operational stage
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Which school of thought suggests that educational institutions are responsible for screening, sorting, and selecting talent?
A. World system perspective B. Conflict perspective C. Structural Functional perspective D. None of these |
C. Structural Functional perspective
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According to the Looking Glass Theory, which one of the following personality characteristics are learned?
A. Creativity B. Instincts C. Language D. All of these |
D. All of these
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The story of "David and the Snake" was used to illustrate the power of socialization. Which one of the following uses the same principle to influence people?
A. Hypnotists B. Political leaders C. Advertisers D. All of these |
D. All off these
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In our class we used a hypothetical example of a male who appears for a job interview for a multi-national corporation. The candidate has all the credentials that are needed for the job. However, he appears for an interview with rings in his nose and ears. His hair color is pink, and his cloths are clean but very non-traditional. which one of the following best describes our discussion on the outcome of this job interview?
A. Corporations tend to hire people based on their qualifications regardless of their outlook B. Corporations tend to hire people based on their qualifications and "the right attitude" for the job, thus this guy is not going to get the job C. Corporations tend to hire people based on their outlook only. Thus, this guy is not going to get the job D. None of these |
B. Corporations tend to hire people based on their qualifications and "the right attitude" thus this guy is not going to get the job
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According to conflict perspective, which one of the following functions is performed by the modern educational institutions?
A. Transmission of culture B. Discoveries and inventions C. Awareness D. Promotion of conservatism |
D. Promotion of conservatism
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Kim is a first generation Korean American. She is an excellent student in Math and Physics. How would C.H. Cooley interpret that?
A. This is Kim's instinctive skill B. This is Kim's learned skill C. All Koreans are good in Math and Physics, therefore it is an inherited skill D. None of these |
B. This is Kim's learned skill
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Early immigrants labeled Native Americans as savages, animalistic, and heathens. Which one of the following terms best describes this labeling?
A. Prejudice B. Ethnocentrism C. Racism D. All of these |
B. Ethnocentrism
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There are eight states that US conquered/bought from Mexico. Which one of the following is not one of them?
A. Arizona B. California C. Texas D. Alabama |
D. Alabama
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In our story about Paris, why were venders running away from police?
A. They were illegal immigrants B. They were doing business in a restricted business area C. They had arrest warrants against them D. None of these |
B. They were doing business in a restricted business area
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Which one of the following nations is not a pluralist state?
A. USA B. Canada C. Switzerland D. United Kingdom |
A. USA
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According to the Immigration Act of 1990, which one of the following received a special quota for legal immigration?
A. Ireland B. Norway C. Denmark D. All of these |
A. Ireland
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Which one of the following theories suggests that people are born superior?
A. Authoritarian personality B. The caste analysis C. Conflict theory D. Scapegoat theory |
B. The caste analysis
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It was argued in our lectures that the ruling class tends to use divide and rule policy to maintain their control of people. This idea was presented by?
A. Structural functional perspective B. Conflict perspective C. Noel theory of ethnic stratification D. All of these |
B. Conflict perspective
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According to Noel's theory of ethnic stratification, what is the primary reason of ethnic stratification?
A. Limited resources B. Large Population C. Limited resources and ever increasing population D. None of these |
C. Limited resources and ever increasing population
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Which one of the following is an example of internal colonialism?
A. Domination of urban people over rural people B. Domination of men over women C. Domination of Whits over Native Americans D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to which one of the following theories, education and wealth cannot bridge the gap between classes?
A. The Caste analysis B. Scapegoat theory C. Cultural theory D. Conflict theory |
A. The Caste analysis
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The story about my experience in a grocery store on M 13 where the clerk said "we do not take food stamps here" was used in our class to illustrate:
A. Caste system B. Racism C. Ethnocentrism D. Prejudice |
D. Prejudice
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Which one of the following concepts best describes the statement, "Blonds are dumb"?
A. Ethnocentrism B. Racism C. Prejudice D. Labeling Theory |
C. Prejudice
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Which societies tend to have very high life expectancy?
A. Traditional Societies B. Agricultural Societies C. Industrialized and Moder Societies D. Under-developed Societies |
C. Industrialized and Modern Societies
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Which one of the following nations has the lowest GDP per capita?
A. Ireland B. Niger C. Mali D. Burkina Faso |
B. Niger
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Which nation has the highest HDI ranking?
A. Sweden B. Norway C. Canada D. Australia |
B. Norway
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Among the following four nations, in which nation is the life expectancy of women lower compared to men?
A. Pakistan B. Zambia C. Nepal D. All of these |
D. All of these
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As you know, the seats in congress are proportional to the total population of each state. Based on 2000 census, which one of the following states gained two extra seats?
A. New York B. Illinois C. Michigan D. Arizona |
D. Arizona
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According to the US 2000 census which metropolitan areas experienced the fastest population growth?
A. Northern areas B. Eastern areas C. Midwest areas D. Southwestern areas |
D. Southwestern areas
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Which one of the following is one of the conclusions drawn by the authors of the article "Using Racial and Ethnic Concepts: The Critical Case of Very Young Children."
A. Children at very young ages do not use race to include or exclude other children from their groups B. Children at very young ages use race to include or exclude other children from their groups C. Children at very young ages are not aware of their racial identities D. None of these |
B. Children at very young ages use race to include or exclude other children from their groups
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According to the article "Using Racial and Ethnic Concepts: The Critical Case of Very Yong Children," at what age did children start using racial discrimination?
A. At Pre-school level B. At elementary level C. At Middle school level D. At high school level |
A. At Pre-school level
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According to Karl Marx, change in mode of production leads to?
A. Change in organization B. Change in values C. Change in relation of product to producer D. None of these |
C. Change in relation of product to producer
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which one of the following statements best describes Weber's point of view on the relationship between class and status?
A. Class is independent of status B. Status is independent of Class C. Some time status and class are interdependent and sometimes they are independent of each other D.No relation |
C. Sometimes status and class are interdependent and sometimes they are independent of each other
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In Yankee City, which one of the following groups was ranked number two?
A. Old family Elites B. New rich C. Executives of corporations D. Politicians |
B. New rich
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The authors have listed 10 principals of ranking in the US. Which one of the following is included?
A. Rich people rank other people based on money B. People agree more about extremes than the middle C. People tend to give higher rankings to other peoples occupations than their own D. All of these |
B. People agree more about the extremes than the middle
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According to this chapter,in which class none of the spouses tend to work?
A. The very top B. Middle Class C. The very bottom D. A and C |
D. A and C.
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The author presents an imaginary parade of people in this chapter. Where in this parade struggle to succeed is relatively very competitive?
A. In the beginning of the race B. In the middle of the race C. Towards the end of the race D. All of these |
A. In the beginning of the race
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There are a number of considerations that play a significant role in the selection process of a spouse in the US. According to the chapter, which one of the following is the first screening process before the dating begins?
A. Love B. Sense of humor C. Education D. Economic class |
D. Economic class
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According to the author, self control, curiosity, and self direction are some of the characteristics of?
A. Upper class B. Middle class C. Working class D. All of these |
B. Middle Class
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Which one of the following groups has the largest population in the US?
A. English American B. Italian American C. Irish American D. German American |
D. German American
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According to the author there are three hierarchical tiers of ethnic stratification in the US. Which one of the following is on top of this tier system?
A. Euro-American Jews B. Euro-American Catholics C. Euro-American Protestants D. Asian Americans |
C. Euro-American Protestants
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What is the opinion of the author on class and ethnicity?
A. Class is independent of ethnicity B. Only in rare cases class and ethnicity are interdependent c. Class and ethnicity are closely interdependent D. None of these |
C. Class and ethnicity are closely interdependent
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According to the author, ideology of upper class tends to become the ideology of majority. According to the author, socialization is the primary force behind this process. Which one of the following institutions plays a role in this process?
A. Family B. Schools C. Mass Media D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to the author, who is working poor?
A. Those who are in and out of jobs B. Those who work on part time or temporary jobs C. Those who work on jobs towards the end of the economic ladder D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to our review of the chapter, which of the following four nations has the lowest poverty?
A. Sweden B. France C. Canada D. USA |
A. Sweden
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Who pays the majority of taxes in the US?
A. US corporations B. Rich of American C. Ordinary people of America D. The businessess |
C. Ordinary people of America
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According to the author, who receives the bulk of welfare funding in the US?
A. Poor children, women, and senior citizens B. Middle and Upper class C. Working Poor D. College students |
B. Middle and upper class
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According to Peter Blau and Duncan, which one of the following variables is a key factor to higher socio-economic status?
A. Your family background B. Occupation of your parents C. Income of your parents D. None of the above |
A. Your family background
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According to Jenks, which one of the following variables contributes to half of the variance in occupational attainment?
A. Fathers occupation B. Parent's education C. Income and Race D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to Karl Marx, the capitalist class tends to control politics in industrialized societies. Which one of the following is a direct mechanism use by them to control politics?
A. Control of mass media and advertising B. Political Contributions C. Business lobbies D. All of these |
B. Political contributions
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According to the elite model, there are a variety of elites in the US. What type of elite is Brittany Spears?
A. Economic elite B. Political elite C. Cultural elite D. None of these |
C. Cultural elite
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Which one of the following is one of the reasons presented in this chapter that leads to class consciousness among proletariats?
A. Concentration and communication B. Alienation at work C. Homogenization D. All of these |
D. All of these
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Labor Unions are an example of a class struggle. Which one of the following statements best describes their main goals in Europe?
A. To struggle for welfare of workings within the framework of capitalism B. To struggle for welfare of workers by eliminating capitalism leading to socialism C. To struggle for welfare of workers by introducing real democracy D. All of these |
B. To struggle for welfare of workers by eliminating capitalism leading to socialism
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In this chapter, the author has discussed "The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996" in detail. Which one of the following statements best describes his opinion on the impact of this act on poverty in American?
A. The act was able to change the life style of people who were hooked to state social welfare B. The act was successful by forcing people to work C. The act was not successful because states did not cooperate with the federal government D. The act was not successful because poverty has been rising and people are reaching their maximum time limit on welfare |
D. The act was not successful because poverty has been rising and people are reaching their maximum time limit on welfare
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Which one of the following is one of the characteristics of the Capitalist Class?
A. Selective college education B. They control politics C. They have social network D. All of these |
D. All of these
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In which country do women make more money that men?
A. Netherlands B. Norway C. Canada D. None of these |
D. None of these
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Which continent has the largest number of women in their parliament?
A. Africa B. Latin America C. Asia D. Europe |
D.Europe
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Which one of the following statements on the women's right to vote is correct?
A. Women have right to vote in all nations B. Women have the right to vote in most nations except a few C. Women have the right to vote in just a few nations D. None of these |
B. Women have the right to vote in most nations except a few
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According to the data, which one of the following nations has more women than men in their lower house?
A. Norway B. Sweden C. Belgium D. None of these |
D. None of these
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According to the article on 12 myths about hunger, which one of the following can be used to eliminate hunger?
A. Large farms B. More US aid C. Decrease in population D. None of these |
D. None of these
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Which one of the following regions in the USA tends to have more poverty?
A. Rural areas B. Urban areas C. Sub-urban areas D. Poverty is equally spread over America |
A. Rural areas
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According to the article on Grameen Bank, what was the primary source of funding for the very first loans given by Dr. Muhammad Yunus to the rural poor of Bangladesh?
A. World Bank B. Ford Foundation C. Bangladesh Government D. Personal loans from commercial banks |
D. Personal loans from commercial banks
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Some economists believe that benefits of good economy trickle down to all including the poor of America. On this issue, what is the point of view presented in the article "Poverty in America"?
A. Good economy does help poor America B. Good economy does not help poor America C. As a result of globalization of economy, none of the theories on economics is valid in America D. None of these |
B. Good economy does not help poor of America
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According to the Kids Count, which state has the best overall indicators for children?
A. Michigan B. Mississippi C. Massachusetts D. New Hampshire |
d. New Hampshire
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You watched a video on hunger called 341. What was the significance of the number 341?
A. The video was shown to 341 global leaders B. The video covered 341 poor nations C. The video 341 images of poor and dying children D. None of these |
C. The video covered 341 poor nations
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Approximately how many people in the work make less that 1 dollar a day?
A. 1.3 Billion B. 3 Billion C. 500 Million D. 100 Million |
A. 1.3 Billion
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What is the popular view on poverty?
A. Poor are poor by choice B. Poor are lazy C. Poor are irresponsible D. All of these |
D. All of these
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Which of the following statements on poverty refers to Social Darwinism?
A. System is responsible for poverty B. Culture of poverty is the main cause of poverty C. Poor are biologically inferior D. All of these |
C. Poor are biologically inferior
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According to our lecture, which of the following is a social indicator of poverty?
A. Average Income B. GNP C. Stock prices D. Infant Mortality Rate |
D. Infant Mortality Rate
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In our class, we viewed a number of images of poor children from Cambodia. What were they doing?
A. They were being smuggled to other countries B. They were being sold for prostitution C. They were eating from city garbage D. They were working for labor camps |
C. They were eating from city garbage
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Bell Curve Theory was influenced by?
A. Conflict perspective and Marxist theories B. Functional perspective C. World system perspective D. Biological theories and Social Darwinism |
D. Biological theories and Social Darwinism
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According to modernization theory, who is responsible or poverty of poor countries such as Afghanistan?
A. Other rich nations who exploit the poor nations B. Afghanistan's environments and their own people C. A and B D. None of these |
B. Afghanistan's environment and their own people
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According to World system perspective, who is responsible for poverty and hunger in poor nations?
A. Poor nations themselves B. Rich nations C. Poor environments D. Socialism |
B. Rich nations
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The picture of a dying girl followed by a vulture was from?
A. Afghanistan B. Iraq C. Rwanda D. Sudan |
D. Sudan
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The story about the kid who said "I did not have breakfast today because it was my sister's turn" was from which country?
A. Somalia B. Iraq C. Afghanistan D. USA |
D. USA
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We discussed in our lectures that the generator to supply electricity in Ngala, Nigeria did not survive for a long time. Which one of the following is the best reason for this failure?
A. Generator had a number of mechanical problems B. Generator was too small to for the village C. Corrupt bureaucrats of Nigeria did not take care of he generator D. Generator was not compatible to local economic and cultural conditions |
D. Generator was not compatible to local and economic and cultural conditions
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It was suggested in our lectures that more that 70% of the total grain produced in the US is?
A. Exported to other nations B. Consumed by Americans C. Consumed by cattle D. None of these |
C. Consumed by Cattle
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According to a recent report on poverty, what percent of severely poor people in the US receive any type of assistance?
A. 10% B. 40% C. 60% D. 80% |
A. 10%
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In most nations, Production of food, Distribution of food and Access to food are the primary determinants of hunger. Which one of these variables is one of the reasons of hunger in a poor country such as Rwanda?
A. Production of food B. Distribution of food C. Access to food D. All of these |
D. All of these
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Which one of the following themes was presented in our class through our story about the princess who said "If they don't have bread, why don't they eat cake?"
A. Elites make fun of poor people B. Elite are responsible for poverty of people C. Elites cannot even understand the problems of poor people D. All of these |
C. Elites cannot even understand the problems of poor people
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According to our lectures, Muhammad Yunus is last years recipient of the Nobel Prize for economics. What did he do?
A. He presented a new theory on Macroeconomics B. He presented a new theory on Microeconomics C. He created a very innovative financial institution called Grameen Bank. D. None of these |
C. He created a very innovative financial institution called Grameen Bank
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The story of the girl in the before and after picture, published in the New York times and other newspapers was used in our class to illustrate?
A. Selfish individualism B. Poverty C. Social inequality D. Horrors or war |
A. Selfish individualism
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What is Bohemian Club?
A. A club of very rich Americans who create policies and contribute money to eliminate poverty and hunger among poor children around the globe B. A club of rich Americans who create policies and contribute money to eliminate poverty and hunger among poor children of America C. A club of rich people who create policies and contribute money to eliminate poverty and hunger among poor children of America D. A race and gender biased club of rich Americans who assemble every year to celebrate their wealth and talent |
D. A race and gender biased club of rich Americans who assemble every year to celebrate their wealth and talent
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According to Durkheim's social integration theory, mass suicide by a cult would be an example of?
A. No integration in the group B. Too much integration in the group C. Anomic suicide D. All of these |
B. Too much integration in the group
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What term was used by Merton for those who accept the means and coals of a society?
A. Ritualists B. Rebellions C. Innovators D. Conformists |
D. Conformists
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According to Freud, deviance and crime is higher in societies where?
A. Id dominates ego B. Ego dominates Id C. Super-ego dominates ego D. None of these |
D. None of these
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Which of the following statements refers to William Bonger?
A. Poor people commit more crimes than rich people B. Rich people commit more crimes that poor people C. People from all classes commit crimes but rich are rarely punished D. None of these |
C. People from all classes commit crimes but rich are rarely punished
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Which one of the following is a valid criticism of Lombroso's theory on crime?
A. Poor methodology B. Lack of control group C. Small sample D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to the data collected form our class, which one of the following groups consumes more alcohol?
A. Men B. Women C. Freshmen D. Juniors/Seniors |
B. Women
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What is Oedipus Complex?
A. Sexual attraction between two males B. Sexual attraction between two females C. Sexual attraction between men and women including family members D. All of these |
C. Sexual attraction between men and women, including family members
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According to the lectures which one of the following statements is correct on white collar crimes?
A. Total amount of money stolen by white collar criminals is a lot less than total amount of money stolen by thieves, armed robbers, and shoplifters combined B. Total amount of money stolen by white collar criminals is a lot more that total amount of money stolen thieves, robbers and shoplifters combined C. Total amount of money stolen by white collar criminals is equal to the total amount of money stolen by thieves, robbers, and shoplifters combined D. None of these |
B. Total amount of money stolen by white collar criminals is a lot more that total amount of money stolen by thieves, robbers and shoplifters combined
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According to the video on Torture Devices, which one of the following civilizations used the torture devices to punish the criminals?
A. Roman B. European C. Asian D. All of these |
D. All of these
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Which of the following theories suggests that we learn crime from other people just like our language, culture, and values?
A. Conflict theory B. Labeling theory C. Differential Association D. Integration theory |
D. Integration theory
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Most of the nations with very high infant mortality can be found in?
A. Western Europe B. Eastern Europe C. North America D. Asia |
D. Asia
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Which continent tends to have a large number of countries with negative rate of natural increase?
A. Africa B. Asia C. North America D. Europe |
D. Europe
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Nations in which continent tend to have very low GNI PPP?
A. Africa B. Europe C. North American D. None of these |
A. Africa
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Which of the following four nations has the lowest rate of natural increase?
A. USA B. Germany C. Japan D. Ukraine |
D. Ukraine
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Which one of the following four nations has the highest life expectancy?
A. China B. Japan C. USA D. Italy |
B. Japan
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The author suggests that description, explanation and prescription are three levels of analysis of inequality. What level of knowledge is reflected in the statement " there is gender inequality in the US?
A. Description B. Explanation C. Prescription D. None of these |
A. Description
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According to the author the sociological mode of inquiry involves?
A. Looking at society how it seems to work B. Looking at society how it really works C. Looking at society how it ought to work D. All of these |
B. Looking at society how it really works
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Which one of the following statements can be associated with conflict perspective?
A. Social Inequality is functional B. Social inequality is dysfunctional C. Social inequality is natural and biological D. None of these |
B. Social inequality is disfunctional
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According to our discussion on this chapter change in mode of production leads to?
A. the change in the relationship between the producer and the product B. The change in the relationship between the family members C. the change in the relationships between have and have nots D. Class Conflict |
A. The change in the relationship between the producer and the product
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According to our discussion on this chapter social security was introduced in the USA?
A. After WWI B. After WWII C. After Great Depression D. After 1960s |
C. After Great Depression
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According to our discussion on this chapter, the workers on minimum wage with no benefits belong to?
A. Lower middle class B. Working class C. Working poor D. Under class |
C. Working poor
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According to the author, current US economy is prodominantly?
A. Manufacturing economy B. Service economy C. A and B D. None of these |
B. Service economy
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According to the author, the rich of America in post-industrial society belong to?
A. Industrial society B. Service sector C. Knowledge and information D. Political Sector |
C. Knowledge and information
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In our lectures, we talked about the caste system of India. According to the author, in which nation outside India, a different form of caste system can be found?
A. Norway B. Sweden C. Japan D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to the author the most significant single factor of upward social mobility is?
A. The accident of birth B. Education C. Ethnicity D. Social network |
A. The accident of birth
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Ranking of individuals in terms of their access to and possession of the things valued by their society is the definition of?
A. Social Difference B. Social Stratification C. Mechanical Solidarity D. Organic Solidarity |
B. Social Stratification
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In the story form India, two teenagers from two different castes were hanged by the local people in a small village. What did they do?
A. The stole money B. They robbed a bank C. They murdered their parents D. They fell in love |
D. They fell in love
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According to the Hindu caste system, if you are an untouchable what can change your class in society?
A. Higher education B. Good occupation C. Income and Wealth D. None of these |
D. None of these
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which one of the following is one of the reasons given by Davis and Moore to justify social inequality?
A. Stratification is a functional necessity B. No society is classless C. It motivates individuals to work hard and succeed D. All of these |
D. All of these
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Social structure in Iraq is in chaos. How would structural functional perspective characterize it?
A. It is a class conflict B. It is an outcome of extreme and unjust social inequality imposed by Saddam Hussein on its people C. It is an example of temporary imbalance in the country D. All of these |
C. It is an example of temporary imbalance in the country
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According to structural functional perspective, what type of change is better for a society?
A. Change through evolution B. Change through revolution C. Planned social change D. All of these |
A. Change through evolution
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There are millions of criminals serving time in the USA. How would structural functional perspective characterize these people?
A. Criminals are dysfunctional people B. Criminals are dysfunctional people and deserve punishment C. Criminals are functional for society D. None of these |
C. Criminals are functional for society
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In our class, we discussed a number of concepts under August Comte, Herbert Spencer, and Durkheim. In this discussion, Rise and Fall of Civilizations was used to illustrate?
A. Society as a living organism B. Class Conflict C. Equilibrium in Society D. None of these |
A. Society as a living organism
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Jim Jones and his followers committed mass suicide. According to Durkheim's theory of social integration this would be an example of?
A. No Integration in society B. Too much integration in society C. Balanced integration in society D. None of these |
B. Too much integration in society
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According to conflict perspective societies maintain order:
A. By use of force B. By use of religion C. By a built in mechanism to maintain order D. None of these |
A. By use of force
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According to Herbert Spencer and many other structural functionalists, the individuals who are competent, and hard working and the best are the ones who succeed. This illustration was influenced by?
A. Darwin's concept of class B. Darwin's concept of survival of the fittest C. Traditional societies D. Socialist societies |
B. Darwin's concept of survival of the fittest
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According to Durkheim, which societies tend to have relatively more social inequality?
A. Societies based on mechanical solidarity B. Societies based on organic solidarity C. Traditional societies D. Socialist societies |
B. Societies based on organic solidarity
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According to Durkheim, which one of the following is one of the characteristics of societies based on mechanical solidarity?
A. Simple division of labor B. Homogeneous C. Collective conscience D. All of these |
D. All of these
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According to our discussion on Weber, McDonald's is based on?
A. Horizontal bureaucratic model B. Vertical bureaucratic model C. A and B D. None of these |
B. Vertical bureaucratic model
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According to Gaetano, Pareto,and C.W. Mills which one of the following societies was ruled by elites?
A. Ancient societies B. Agrarian societies C. Industrial societies D. All of these |
D. all of these
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You were asked to read an article on Bohemian Club. Also, we had a discussion in our class on an experiment on yahoo teen-talk. Which one of the following best describes the main point presented in both of these examples?
A. Only formal organizations have rules and regulations. B. Informal organizations such as chat rooms do not have any rules and regulations C. Both informal and formal organizations have rules and regulations D. All of these |
C. Both informal and formal organizations have rules and regulations
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What is anomie?
A. Accepted behaviors in a society B. Expected behaviors in a society C. A and B D. Normlessness |
D. Normlessness
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Based on our discussion on Max Weber, the Pope is an example of?
A. Rational legal authority B. Traditional authority C. Charismatic authority D. None of these |
B. Traditional authority
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