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The sociological definition of deviance: A. Stresses the social context, not just behavior. B. Argues that definitions of deviance tends to be the same, regardless of social setting. C. Argues that definitions of deviance rain the same over time. D. None of the above. |
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Sociologists would categorize body piercings among young people a form of _____________ deviance. A. Informal B. Formal C. Situational D. More info is necessary to categorize this behavior.
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One factor leading to the shootings at Columbine was the formation of a deviant peer-group who called themselves: A. Hitlers Henchman B. Trench Coat Mafia C. Children of the Matrix D. Children of the Corn Corn |
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The definition of deviance is based upon: A. Who does it B.when it was done C. What is being done D. All of the above |
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The classic functionalist sociologist who argued that societies actually deviance to know "what presumably normal life is" was: A. Auguste Comte B. Max Weber C. Emile Durkheim D. Karl Marx
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One of Durkheim's important insights about suicide: A. Is result of being on drugs or alcohol B. Is a form of retardation C. Does not exist in a "healthy society" D. Social conditions have a major influence |
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Medical model explanations of deviance emphasizes __________ as the underlying cause of deviant behavior. A. Individual psychological factors B. The context within which deviance occurred C. The effects of labeling D. Patterns of inequity in society |
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A __________ is the term that describes two people that engage in social interaction. A. Triad B. In group C. Dyad D. Small group |
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Teenage suicide is often cited as an example of ________ suicide. A. Anomic B. Altruistic C. Egotistic D. Situational
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Durkheim referred to suicide associated political agendas, religious and economic conflicts to be ___________ suicide. A. Anomic B. Altruistic C. Egotistic D. Situational |
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The Structural Strain Theory provides what explanation for deviance: A. Anomic B. Individual matters C. The tension caused by the gap between societies goals and the means people have to achieve those goals D. A weakening of a persons attachment to social bonds |
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The leadership style, from the terms in Chapter 5 presented in class, that is a passive, relaxed, easy going style without criticism is A. Authoritarian B. Laissez faire C. Democratic D. Republicans |
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Which would be an example of a deviant community? A. Gangs B. AA/ NA C. Weight watchers D. All of the above |
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Which of the following types of crime is the most likely to be rigorously enforced? A. Personal B. Property C. Victimless D. All of the above |
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Which of the following types of crime are the most costly in terms of financial loss? A. Street B. Corporate C. Drug dealing D. Auto theft |
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Studies of the relationship between gender and crime indicate that the largest number of arrests for women are for: A. Illicit drug sales B. Credit card fraud and shoplifting C. Auto theft D. Burglary |
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Statistics indicate that 60% of both men and women serving sentences in federal prison are serving those sentences for: A. Computer fraud B. Violent crimes C. Drug- related offences D. White collar crimes |
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Class standing determines A. How well one is served by social institutions B. Ones political and social attitudes C. Friendships that one develops D. All of the above |
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Sociologists have found that those most likely to hold individualist explanations for peoples lack of success are: A. Those of higher class status B. African Americans C. Latinos D. Asian americans |
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An example of a caste system in social structure would be: A. Middle ages in Europe B. US C. South africa and India D. Russia
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Social stratification is: A. A system of structured inequality B. A universal phenomena C. Influenced by class gender and race D. All of the above |
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The perspective on social inequality that sees it as a motivator of people to fill positions in a society that are needed for the benefit of society as a whole is the _______ theory. A. Functionalist B. Conflict C. Symbolic interaction D. Social exchange
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The class that holds 90% of the wealth in the US the: A. Polititians B. The capitalist class C. The upper class D. All the classes added together excluding very wealthy |
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Marx's definition of the working class was those who sell their labor would today include: A. Blue collar workers B. The working poor C. Those groups that work under rules imposed by managers or elites D. All of the above |
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The major predictor for someone not to be on welfare is: A. Education B. Luck C. Religion D. Age |
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Which American's significant middle class has contributed to their being stereotyped as the 'model minority'? A. African B. Hispanic C. Asian D. Jewish |
C
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Class consciousness is: A. The perception that a class structure exits B the feeling of shared identification with others in one's class C. a phenomena that has been influences in the U. S. by myth D. All of the above |
D
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__________ is the term that states when a person is negatively labeled and they adapt and behave according to that label. A. mimic B. Copycat C. Self fulfilling prophecy D. Scapegoat |
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In actual numbers, the majority of the poor in america are: A. White B. African American C. Hispanic D. Native American |
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The high rate of poverty among women is strongly related to: A their status in the family B their status in the labor market C the fact that the wages in the US are unequal regarding gender D all of the above |
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By the mid- 1980's, __________ had become the home of most of the poor. A. Rural Areas B Inner suburbs C Inner Cities D. Edge cities |
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The age group most likely to be poor in the U. S. today are: A. Children B Teens C. Middle aged Displaced workers D. Elderly people |
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Race is a status that is: A. a socially constructed category B. assigned to people based on level of education C. assigned to people based on a combination of logic and fact. D. a definition based on geographic location |
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The ___________________ principal states that we categorize people on the basis of what appears initially as prominent and obvious: A. Stereotypical B. Salience C. Perception D. Recognition |
B. Salience |
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A social program that is intended to reduce employment and educational inequalities for minorities: A. Social Security B. Unemployment Compensation C. Affermitive Action D. Pell Grant Program |
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One traditional stereotype of African Americans is that they are inherently lazy. this stereotype's application in recent history to Hispanics, Polish, and Irish cultures are an example of: A. Cultural Relativism B. the principle of stereotyped interchangeability C Ethnic Inferiority D. All of the above |
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Contact theory is categorized as a ____________ perspective on prejudice. A. Functionalist B. Conflict C. Symbolic Interaction D. Social Exchange |
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The type of personality that is characterized by a tendency to rigidly categorize other people, to rigidly conform, and be intolerant in flexibility is the ______________ personality. A. Authoritarian B. Repressed C. Subordinated D. Stereotypic |
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The process by which a minority group becomes socially, economically and culturally absorbed within the dominate society is called: A. Cultural relativism B. Assimilation C. Amalgamation D. Cultural Affiliation |
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The theory that describes when members of the dominant group blame minorities for their own lack of success is called: A. Contact theory B. Blame theory C. Scapegoat theory D. Symbolic interaction theory |
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The minority group that has suffered a population decline considered by some to be the most drastic and steepest of any in people in the history of the entire world is: A. Native Americans B. African Americans C. Latinos D. Asian Americans |
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_______________ refers to different groups maintaining their distinctive cultures while also co-existing peacefully with the dominant group. A. Cultural amalgamation B. Cultural pluralism C. Cultural accommodation D. Cultural co-optation |
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The condition produced when irregularities in chromosome formation or fetal differentiation Persons with mixed biological sex characteristics is called: A. Hermaphroditism B. Fetal sex differentiation C. Transgenderation D. Bisexual variation |
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People who deviate from their gender at birth are referred to as: A. Transgendered B. Hermaphrodites C. Fetally-sexually differentiated D. Non-binaries |
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Which of the following is most common throughout the world? A patriarchy B. Martriarchy C. Androgyny D. Bilineal- based relationships |
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The theory that argues that gender differences in earnings is because men and women tend to work in different segments of the labor market is called the: A. Human Capital Theory B. Dual Market theory C. Differential Theory D. Power elite theory |
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The principles of paying women and men equivalent wages for jobs involving similar levels of skills is called: A. Gender equity B. Compatible worth C. Affirmative action D. Wage equalization |
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Which of the following is NOT an important source of gender socialization in today's society? A. Racial and or ethnic background B. Religion C. Popular Culture and peer groups D. All of the above significantly affect socialization |
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The theory presented in the text and in class that addresses the exploitation of women by men is: A. Conflict Theory B. Functional theory C. Feminist theory D. Conflict theory |
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In the movie Bowling for Columbine which reason was most suggested as why the 6 year old child shot a school mate in Michigan? A. The state welfare program B. Lack of school control C. Lack of police response D. None of the above |
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Marx's definition of the working class was those who sell their labor would today include: A. Blue collar workers B. The working poor C. Those groups that work under rules imposed by managers or elites D. All of the above |
D. |
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The major predictor for someone not to be on welfare is: A. Education B. Luck C. Religion D. Age |
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Which Americans significant middle class has contributed to their being stereotyped as the "model minority" A.African B. Hispanic C. Asian D. Jewish |
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Class consciousness is: A. The perception that a class structure exits B. The feeling of shared identification with others in ones class C. A phenomena that has been influenced in the US by myth D. All of the above |
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