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1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 1/18 SOC101_MH_V5 | Topic 7: Social Strati±cation Question 1 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 2 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Started on Sunday, November 19, 2023, 11:18 PM State Finished Completed on Sunday, November 19, 2023, 11:47 PM Time taken 28 mins 17 secs Grade 188.00 out of 200.00 ( 94 %) Bob is on his first date with Mary, whom he really likes. He tries to act in a manner that will cause her to like him, too, and to want to go out with him again. This is an example of Select one: a. face-work. b. impression management. c. idealization of the other. d. role taking. Which level of college degree serves as less of a guarantee of upward mobility today than it did in the past? Select one: a. A.A./A.A.S. b. B.A./B.S. c. M.A./M.S. d. Ph.D. My Account

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 2/18 Question 3 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 4 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 5 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Max Weber defined ________ as the ability to exercise one's will over others. Select one: a. control b. status c. class d. power In sociologist Daniel Rossides's model of the class system of the U.S., which social class contains the smallest portion of the population? Select one: a. lower class b. lower-middle class c. working class d. upper class Some sociologists have suggested that in the southern U.S. in the pre-civil rights era, an African American individual was born into a status that would always be subordinate to the status of all of the White members of the community. This is an example of a(n) Select one: a. estate system. b. class system. c. caste system. d. feudal system.

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 3/18 Question 6 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 7 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 8 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Higher loan balances are typically held by Select one: a. White and Asian students. b. Middle Eastern and Black students. c. Asian and Latino students. d. Black and Latino students. Which of the following factors have contributed to the shrinking size of the middle class? Select one: a. increasing opportunities for those with little education b. independence of the temporary workforce c. global competition and rapid advances in technology d. the decline of new growth industries and nonunion workplaces 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 Select one: a. anticipatory socialization. b. a rite of passage. c. a degradation ceremony. d. ascription.

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1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 4/18 Question 9 Incorrect 0.00 points out of 4.00 Question 10 Incorrect 0.00 points out of 4.00 Question 11 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Which of the following is the third stage of Jean Piaget's cognitive theory of development? Select one: a. the preoperational stage b. the concrete operational stage c. the formal operational stage d. the sensorimotor stage Which of the following statements regarding parental monitoring of the digital world is true? Select one: a. Parents profess that they have a large amount of knowledge pertaining to their children's online behavior. b. Mothers are more likely to monitor online activity than are fathers. c. Parents who have higher incomes tend to discuss online activity more than those with lower incomes. d. All parents know their children's passwords for e-mail and cell phones. During which of Mead's stages of the self does a child begin to "become" a doctor, a parent, a superhero, or a ship captain? Select one: a. the preparatory stage b. the game stage c. the play stage d. the sensorimotor stage

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 5/18 Question 12 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 13 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 14 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Which sociologist suggested that during the second stage of development, children become capable of assuming the perspective of another and are thereby able to respond from that imagined viewpoint? Select one: a. Erving Goffman b. George Herbert Mead c. Alvin Gouldner d. William F. Ogburn Which of the following characteristics applies to Gemeinschaft ? Select one: a. Social interactions are impersonal and task-specific. b. Rural life typifies this form. c. Self-interest dominates. d. People are more tolerant of deviance. Which of the following can be defined as the long-term trends in societies resulting from the interplay of continuity, innovation, and selection? Select one: a. postmodernism b. negotiated order c. industrialization d. sociocultural evolution

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 6/18 Question 15 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 16 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 17 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 A master status is a Select one: a. category used by sociologists for any of the full range of socially defined positions within a large group or society. b. social position attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts. c. status that dominates others and thereby determines a person's general position within society. d. series of social relationships linking a person directly to others and therefore indirectly to still more people. Which type of group plays a pivotal role in the socialization process and the development of roles and statuses? Select one: a. secondary groups b. primary groups c. aggregates d. formal organizations A group of businesswomen meet on a monthly basis to assist one another in advancing their careers. They give each other job leads and advice, and they invite business leaders to attend their sessions to provide further assistance. This group is an example of Select one: a. role connection. b. impression management. c. status assistance. d. social networking.

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1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 7/18 Question 18 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 19 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 20 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Which of the following perspectives emphasizes that our social behavior is conditioned by the roles and statuses we accept, the groups to which we belong, and the institutions within which we function? Select one: a. conflict b. interactionist c. global d. functionalist A primary group is a small group that is Select one: a. characterized by impersonality, with little intimacy or mutual understanding. b. characterized by intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation. c. used as a standard for evaluating oneself and one's behavior. d. characterized by impersonality and face-to-face associations. Early female sociologists such as Jane Addams were often active in poor urban areas as leaders of community centers known as Select one: a. settlement houses. b. communes. c. collective homes. d. utopian communities.

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 8/18 Question 21 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 22 Incorrect 0.00 points out of 4.00 Question 23 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Inequality, capitalism, and stratification are key concepts of which theoretical perspective? Select one: a. functionalist perspective b. conflict perspective c. interactionist perspective d. global perspective The use of the discipline of sociology with the specific intent of altering social relationships or restructuring social institutions is known as Select one: a. basic sociology. b. clinical sociology. c. applied sociology. d. macrosociology. Children who experience divorce in their family are more likely to experience divorce themselves when they are adults. This could be considered an example of a Select one: a. dysfunction of families. b. latent function of families. c. manifest function of families. d. proactive function of families.

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 9/18 Question 24 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 25 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 26 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Trying to understand why your roommate prefers a certain genre of music, over others, is an example of using one's Select one: a. cultural capital. b. conflict perspective. c. double consciousness. d. sociological imagination. George Herbert Mead served on committees dealing with Chicago's labor problems and public education. His activities fall under the field of Select one: a. social inequality. b. applied sociology. c. basic sociology. d. economic inequality. Which sociologist argued that sociological research should be open to bringing about social change and to drawing on relevant research by nonsociologists? Select one: a. Jane Poulson b. Joyce Ladner c. Shulamit Reinharz d. Karen Barkey

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1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 10/18 Question 27 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 28 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 29 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 A variable is Select one: a. a measurable trait or characteristic that is subject to change under different conditions. b. the extent to which a measure provides consistent results. c. the unintended influence that observers or experiments can have on their subjects. d. a speculative statement about the relationship between two traits. A research design is a(n) Select one: a. explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept. b. speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. c. indicator of attitudes, behaviors, or characteristics of people or organizations. d. detailed plan or method for scientifically obtaining data. A sociologist sets up an experiment on the effects of energy drinks on sleep. The individuals who are given a placebo drink are considered to be the Select one: a. independent variable. b. control group. c. experimental group. d. dependent variable.

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 11/18 Question 30 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 31 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 32 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Cost-efficiency is an advantage associated with which of the following research designs? Select one: a. survey b. ethnography c. experiment d. existing sources After a sociologist reviews the literature, what is the next step in the process? Select one: a. Define the problem. b. Generate ideas for future research. c. Formulate a hypothesis. d. Choose a research design. The totality of learned, socially transmitted customs, knowledge, material objects, and behavior is known as Select one: a. culture. b. society. c. socialization. d. social structure.

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 12/18 Question 33 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 34 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 35 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Mores are Select one: a. norms governing everyday social behavior, the violation of which raises comparatively little concern. b. norms that are deemed highly necessary to the welfare of a society. c. norms that are made by government for society, interpreted by the courts, and backed by the power of the state. d. norms that are made by a few individuals are often considered unnecessary. Diffusion is the Select one: a. combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist. b. process of introducing new elements into a culture. c. process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality. d. process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society. A law is ______. Select one: a. a norm governing everyday social behavior, the violation of which raises comparatively little concern b. an informal norm that is deemed highly necessary to the welfare of a society c. a form of governmental social control d. a penalty or reward for conduct concerning a social norm

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1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 13/18 Question 36 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 37 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 38 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 The belief that conformity to a single language helps to unify members of a society reflects which sociological perspective? Select one: a. Functionalist perspective b. Conflict perspective c. Interactionist perspective d. Global perspective Which sociological perspective maintains that the laws of a society are created by the groups in power and help those groups maintain their superior status? Select one: a. Functionalist perspective b. Conflict perspective c. Interactionist perspective d. Global perspective Which sociological perspective argues that the most powerful groups and institutions control wealth, property, and the means of producing beliefs about reality through religion, education, and the media? Select one: a. Functionalist perspective b. Conflict perspective c. Interactionist perspective d. Global perspective

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 14/18 Question 39 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 40 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 41 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 According to sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, ________ is the collective benefit of social networks, which are built on reciprocal trust. Select one: a. constant connectivity b. group cohesion c. social capital d. communal stake Which sociological perspective is more likely to study the media's influence on society from the micro level to determine how social behavior is shaped? Select one: a. functionalist perspective b. conflict perspective c. interactionist perspective d. feminist perspective People, organizations, and public issues appearing regularly on the covers of prominent magazines is a method used to Select one: a. confer status. b. celebrate events. c. provide fortune. d. promote objectivity in reporting.

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 15/18 Question 42 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 43 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 44 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 The inclusion of local news on 24-hour cable news channels contributed to the growth of ______ media. Select one: a. around-the-clock b. community-centered c. local-centric d. hyper-local Magazines would be considered Select one: a. transmitters. b. opinion leaders. c. mass media. d. narcotizers. The term media monitoring is used most often to refer to Select one: a. parents checking what their child watches. b. the government censoring media. c. interest groups' monitoring of content. d. studios following what is a "hit."

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1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 16/18 Question 45 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 46 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 47 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 A professional criminal is Select one: a. an affluent individual who commits crimes in the course of daily business activities. b. always a member of a highly structured criminal organization that is involved in smuggling, drug trafficking, prostitution, and gambling. c. a person who pursues crime as a daily occupation, developing skilled techniques and enjoying a degree of status among other criminals. d. an individual who commits one to two crimes within their lifespan. Monica, a new student at Valley High School, becomes friends with a group of teenagers who use marijuana and remain seated during the singing of the national anthem. Although Monica had never used marijuana and used to sing the anthem, she begins to engage in the same behavior as her new friends. This is an example of Select one: a. differential association and anomie. b. conformity and labeling. c. labeling and social disorganization. d. differential association and conformity. Which of the following theories offers a view of conformity and deviance that suggests that our connection to members of society leads us to conform systematically to society's norms? Select one: a. anomie theory of deviance b. labeling theory c. control theory d. theory of differential association

1/6/24, 10:13 PM Midterm Exam https://moodle.straighterline.com/mod/quiz/review.php?attempt=5446376&showall=1 17/18 Question 48 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 49 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Question 50 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 According to a study by Stanley Milgram, individuals will Select one: a. conform to the attitudes and behaviors of their peers even if such attitudes and behaviors are racist. b. obey the commands of people viewed as legitimate authority figures, even if the behavior may harm another individual. c. disobey the commands of people viewed as legitimate authority figures, in most instances, if the behavior may harm another individual. d. not conform to the attitudes and behavior of their peers if racism is expected. Crime that occurs across multiple national borders is known as Select one: a. transnational crime. b. white-collar crime. c. organized crime. d. global crime. Control theory states that we Select one: a. are bonded to members of our subculture, and if they engage in deviant behavior, we use them as role models and act in the same manner. b. are bonded to our family members, friends, and peers in a way that leads us to follow the mores and folkways of our society. c. are "convinced" to act in a law-abiding manner because of the "control" that law enforcement agencies have over our lives. d. act in a conforming manner because of self-control. Quiz navigation

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