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Get 3 extra months of Quizlet Plus. Upgrade now Sociology 1010 UVU Social Science Sociology Leave the first rating Students also viewed Terms in this set (237) Others also viewed these textbooks Search for a textbook or question Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management 12th Edition • ISBN: 9780134163451 Barry Render, Chuck Munson, Jay Heizer 1,698 solutions SOC 1010 exam 1 UVU Dr. Chou 131 terms Morgan_Goodine5 Preview Chapter 6 44 terms Emma_Farney3 Preview EDTHP 416 Final Exam 13 terms thewillowreese25 Preview Animal Beha 15 terms amnach2 Which of the following sociologists advocated basic research on the lives of Blacks? Robert Merton Jane Addams W. E. B. DuBois C. Wright Mills W.E.B. DuBois An ideal type is a(n) body of knowledge obtained by methods based on systematic observation. construct or model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated. detailed plan or method for obtaining data scientifically. initiator of people's attitudes or behavior. construct or model that serves as a measuring rod against which actual cases can be evaluated Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 1/17

Which of the following would be an example of social capital? an expert-level knowledge of fine wines the pleasure derived from participating in social events a thorough understanding of global politics powerful family political connections powerful family political connections What is considered to be the major theme of analysis in sociology today? social inequality individual inferiority genetic influences mental disturbance social inequality Which sociological perspective generalizes about everyday forms of social interaction in order to understand society as a whole? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective All of these answers are correct. interactionist perspective The fact that the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. led to an economic decline throughout the world is an example of U.S. world domination. world support for the U.S. social inequality. globalization. globalization In examining any aspect of society, which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective All of these answers are correct. functionalist perspective Inequality, capitalism, and stratification are key concepts of which theoretical perspective? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective All of these answers are correct. conflict perspective The conflict perspective considers how laws reinforce the position of those in power. true Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 2/17

Which one of the following statements is true regarding the subjects of Adler and Adler's study of self-injurers? Most begin injuring in secret. They are a homogeneous group. Their behavior is carefully planned. Most eventually "grow out of it." their behavior is carefully planned We have little reliable data on human sexuality because it is difficult for researchers to obtain accurate information about this sensitive subject. until the AIDS crisis, there was little scientific demand for data on sexual behavior. government funding for studies of sexual behavior is controversial. All of these answers are correct. all of these answers are correct Sociologists conduct a "review of the literature" to refine the problem under study. clarify possible techniques to be used in collecting data. eliminate or reduce the number of avoidable mistakes they make. All of these answers are correct. all of these answers are correct What type of sample is specifically used for gathering information about clandestine or difficult-to-identify groups? snowball sample random sample valid sample blind survey snowball sample An inherent problem in using secondary sources of data is that the researcher may not find the exact data needed for his or her own research. the data are plagued with statistical errors. the researcher may be more careless when using someone else's data. all of the analysis has been completed by an initial research team. the researcher may not find the exact data needed for his or her own research. Which of the following is included in the code of ethics for sociology? maintaining confidentiality objectivity and integrity in research protection of research subjects from personal harm All of these answers are correct. All of these answers are correct Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 4/17

Citing confidentiality reasons, the ASA's Code of Ethics does not require researchers to disclose the funding sources of their studies. false An interviewer is likely to obtain a higher response rate than a printed survey form would. true Which of the following was a common criticism of Exxon's actions after the 1989 Valdez disaster? Exxon didn't pay sociologists well enough for the research they did on jury deliberations. Exxon agreed to fund only those sociologists who were known to be in favor of Exxon's policies and actions. No legal scholars were approached to do research on jury deliberations. Exxon didn't volunteer to fund research on clean-up technologies or long-term environmental costs. Exxon didn't volunteer to fund research on clean-up technologies or long-term environmental costs. An abstract system of word meanings and symbols for all aspects of culture is called material culture. sanctions. language. argot. language Which sociological perspective would maintain that the laws of a society are created by the groups in power and help those groups maintain their superior status? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective global perspective conflict perspective Which of the following is argued by the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? Language precedes thought. Language is a given and forms independent of culture. Language homogenizes interpretations of reality across disparate cultures. People cannot conceptualize the world only through language language precedes thought Penalties and rewards for conduct relating to a social norm are known as folkways. mores. values. sanctions. sanctions Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 5/17

Which sociologist coined the phrase "the McDonaldization of society"? Karl Marx George Ritzer Friedrich Engels William F. Ogburn George Ritzer Armed militia groups, such as the one that was involved in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, are an example of a subculture. a counterculture. a culture. both a subculture and a counterculture. both a subculture and a counterculture The term significant others is Charles Horton Cooley's term for a child's awareness of the attitudes, viewpoints, and expectations of society as a whole. George Herbert Mead's term for altering the presentation of the self in order to create distinctive appearances and satisfy particular audiences. George Herbert Mead's term for those individuals who are most important in the development of the self. George Herbert Mead's term for the sum total of a person's conscious perception of his or her identity as distinct from others. George Herbert Mead's term for those individuals who are most important in the development of the self. Life-course theorists suggest socialization stops after a person experiences a rite of passage. continues through all stages of the life cycle. is attributable solely to biological influences. All of these answers are correct. continues through all stages of the life cycle In the early 1900s, Charles Horton Cooley advanced the belief that we learn who we are by interacting with others. true Twin studies are viewed with some skepticism because they are based on very small sample sizes. true The members of your nuclear family, your athletic coach, a teacher in a large lecture hall, and your best friend are all significant others. false Which conflict theorists suggest that schools in the U.S. foster competition through built-in systems of rewards and punishments that can cause children to feel stupid and unsuccessful? Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis Friedrich Engels and Thomas Mann Daniel Albas and Cheryl Albas samuel bowles and herbert gintis Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 7/17

An inmate enters prison and is stripped of her clothing and advised that from this point on she will be referred to only by number. This is an example of anticipatory socialization. a rite of passage. a degradation ceremony. ascription. a degradation ceremony Socialization is the process of mentally assuming the perspective of another. of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life. whereby people learn the attitudes, values, and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a particular culture. whereby people normally being socialized are at the same time socializing their socializers. whereby people learn the attitudes, values, and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a particular culture. A retirement party, a high-school graduation party, and a confirmation party are all examples of role taking. impression management. rites of passage. face-work. rites of passage The statement "African American parents have learned that children as young as two years can absorb negative messages about Blacks in children's books, toys, and television shows" most likely supports the views of which sociological perspective? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective global perspective conflict perspective George Herbert Mead suggested that the self is a static phenomenon. continually developing and changing. a replication quite similar to others. a quality that one is "born in." continually developing and changing Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 8/17

Ray is an African American who is currently enrolled at a four-year university where he is studying social work. Which of the following is his achieved status? social worker male African American college student college student Which of the following does Marx and conflict theorists believe is weakened by restricting workers to very small tasks? job security family values economic positions hierarchy of control job security The destructive consequences of tensions between in-groups and out-groups would probably be stressed by which sociological perspective? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective global perspective conflict perspective An achieved status is a social position attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts. "assigned" to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics. that is assigned to an individual at birth. that is given to an individual based upon his or her age, race, or gender. attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts. The difficulty that arises when the same social position imposes conflicting demands and expectations is known as role conflict. role strain. role exit. resocialization. role strain Which type of group is most important for socialization? primary groups coalitions out groups All of these groups are critical for socialization. primary groups Which of the following terms is used to refer to organized patterns of beliefs and behavior centered on basic social needs? social networks social institutions functional prerequisites communities social institutions Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 10/17

A social network is a social structure that derives its existence from the social interactions through which people define and redefine its character. an attempt to reach agreement with others concerning some objective. a series of social relationships that link a person directly to others and therefore indirectly to still more people. the way in which a society is organized into predictable relationships. a series of social relationships that link a person directly to others and therefore indirectly to still more people. Oligarchies emerge because people in leadership roles have skills, knowledge, or charismatic appeal. the most capable people always rise to the top of a bureaucracy, and they are respected by their followers, who permit them to rule unhindered. the rank and file of a movement or organization look to leaders for direction and thereby reinforce the process of rule by a few. people in leadership roles have skills, knowledge, or charismatic appeal; and the rank and file of a movement or organization look to leaders for direction and thereby reinforce the process of rule by a few. people in leadership roles have skills, knowledge, or charismatic appeal; and the rank and file of a movement or organization look to leaders for direction and thereby reinforce the process of rule by a few. Role exit is defined as the process of disengagement from a role that is central to one's self-identity and the re-establishment of an identity in a new role. a difficulty that occurs when incompatible expectations arise from two or more social positions held by the same person. a difficulty that occurs when incompatible expectations arise within one social position occupied by an individual. a set of expectations of people who occupy a given social position. the process of disengagement from a role that is central to one's self-identity and the re-establishment of an identity in a new role. The media often reaffirm proper behavior by showing what happens to people who violate social expectations. True False true Magazines would be considered transmitters. opinion leaders. mass media. narcotizers. mass media Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 11/17

According to data collected in 2009 concerning the use of the Internet, women are more likely than men to join fantasy leagues. women are more likely to use the Internet daily. women are more likely to use email to maintain friendship networks. about half of women use the Internet daily. women are more likely to use email to maintain friendship networks. The term media monitoring is used most often to refer to parents checking what their child watches. the government censoring media. interest groups' monitoring of content. studios following what is a "hit." interest groups' monitoring of content. Across the globe, television is now considered an old-fashioned medium. True False false Sociologist Paul Lazarsfeld pioneered the study of opinion leaders in his research on voting behavior in the 1940s. described the depiction of women as reflecting "innumerable small murders of mind and spirit (that) take place daily." researched rock music and found no sociologically credible evidence that rock caused sexual promiscuity, rape, drug abuse, Satanism, or suicide. studied how newspapers helped immigrants to the U.S. adjust to their environments and taught them the customs and opinions of their new country. pioneered the study of opinion leaders in his research on voting behavior in the 1940s. Which of the following statements concerning media portrayal of gender roles would the feminist perspective most likely endorse? Women are overrepresented in most television roles. Women are often portrayed as being in need of rescue by males. Men are often portrayed as compliant, working-class persons. Women are portrayed as overweight and dull in most television roles. Women are often portrayed as being in need of rescue by males. The contemporary study of possible genetic roots of criminality is but one aspect of the larger debate over biosociology. sociobiology. impression management. Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft. sociobiology Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 13/17

Arnold gets an "A" on his organic chemistry exam because he copies most of his answers from Stanley, the "class brain" who is sitting next to him. According to Merton's anomie theory of deviance, Arnold would be classified as a(n) ritualist. retreatist. rebel. innovator. innovator Sanctions are defined as penalties and rewards for conduct concerning a social norm. justifications for deviant behavior. rules made by a government. a loss of direction when the social control of individual behavior has become ineffective. penalties and rewards for conduct concerning a social norm. Which of the following is true of white-collar crime? The offender is more likely to receive a prison sentence than a fine. Conviction generally does not harm the person's reputation or career aspirations as much as conviction for a street crime would. Most cases are heard in municipal courts. All of these answers are correct. Conviction generally does not harm the person's reputation or career aspirations as much as conviction for a street crime would. According to Howard Becker, labeling theory was conceived as a sole explanation for deviance. True False false In his study of the Saints and the Roughnecks, William Chambliss concluded that a key factor in the varying fortunes of the two groups was their differing ages. social class standing. political views. All of these answers are correct. social class standing The social constructionist perspective is most closely affiliated with which other sociological explanation of deviance? the theory of differential association labeling theory the anomie theory of deviance social disorganization theory labeling theory Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 14/17

The owner of a major league baseball team can fire employees for not winning a pennant, have the city build him a new ballpark, and prevent companies that compete against his own team from airing advertisements during the team's televised games. In Max Weber's view, this owner would most likely be considered to have power. class. esteem. status. power Which of the following statements about slavery is true? It is considered the most extreme form of social inequality. The only recorded examples of slavery occurred in the U.S. and in ancient Greece. Slavery was considered a permanent status in ancient Greece. Slavery in the U.S. was considered an achieved status. It is considered the most extreme form of social inequality. A woman who was born and raised in a poor family becomes a regional supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service. She has experienced structural mobility. horizontal mobility. upward intergenerational mobility. institutional mobility. upward intergenerational mobility. Which of the following is an example of absolute poverty? A homeless man in tattered clothes begs in the streets for money and food. A dual-career couple lives in a suburban community and struggles to pay their monthly bills. A family owns only two luxury automobiles, although their friends and neighbors own three such vehicles. None of these answers is correct. A homeless man in tattered clothes begs in the streets for money and food. Employment that is poorly paid and, from the worker's perspective, insecure and unprotected is called pink-collar work white-collar work hard work precarious work precarious work Sociology 1010 UVU 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 16/17

Capitalism is an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are collectively owned. all property is communally owned and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce. the means of production are largely in private hands, and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profit. None of these answers is correct. the means of production are largely in private hands, and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profit. Which sociologist first made the distinction between vertical and horizontal mobility? Ferdinand T ö nnies É mile Durkheim Pitirim Sorokin Wilbert Moore Pitirim Sorokin An individual's salary and wages are referred to as wealth. income. prosperity. finances. income Stratification is universal, in that all societies maintain some form of social inequality among members. True False true A condition in which members of a society have different amounts of wealth, prestige, or power is called socialization. status. social structure. social inequality. social inequality Karl Marx used the concept of class consciousness to refer to an attitude held by members of a class that does not accurately reflect its objective position. the reputation that a particular individual has within an occupation. a subjective awareness held by members of a class regarding their common vested interests and the need for collective political action to bring about social change. the respect and admiration with which an occupation is regarded by society. a subjective awareness held by members of a class regarding their common vested interests and the need for collective political action to bring about social change. 6/16/24, 9:39 PM Sociology 1010 UVU Flashcards | Quizlet https://quizlet.com/186050246/sociology-1010-uvu-flash-cards/ 17/17