Question 1

Which sociological perspective holds the view that people create their social worlds through interaction and manipulation of symbols?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist
B)  conflict
C)  interactionist
D)  global

Question 2

The conflict perspective emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which sociological perspective would highlight the reluctance among professional athletes to display any sexual identity other than heterosexuality in public?

Accepted Answer

A)  interactionist perspective
B)  queer theory
C)  feminist perspective
D)  functionalist perspective

Question 4

Having a grandmother who sits on the board of trustees for your college and helps you gain entrance is an example of social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which sociological perspective sees the social world as being in continual struggle?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  global perspective

Question 6

Describe the similarities and differences between conflict theory and the feminist perspective.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory and the feminist perspec...

Question 7

Which perspective would state that people are formed through the way in which they interact with and react to their social world?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  feminist perspective

Question 8

In the middle of the twentieth century,the focus of sociology shifted from theorizing and information gathering to a more active interest in transforming society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

Describe how queer theory has challenged some long-standing assumptions about the nature of sexual identity and the ways in which it is understood or referenced at the macro level of society.

Accepted Answer

Queer theory has challenged long-standin...

Question 10

Which sociologist explored what it meant to be female and Black living in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jane Addams
B)  Ida Wells-Barnett
C)  Harriet Martineau
D)  Meda Chesney-Lind

Question 11

Inequality,capitalism,and stratification are key concepts of which theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 12

Which sociological perspective would view society as a living organism in which each part of the organism contributes to its survival and stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

Critics of television often suggest that executives of major television networks and movie corporations are wealthy White males who decide which programs or movies will be produced and which directors and actors will obtain jobs in the industry.This analysis reflects the

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective.
B)  conflict perspective.
C)  interactionist perspective.
D)  global perspective.

Question 14

The view that sports serve as an "opiate" for social injustices and distract people from focusing on the reality of personal problems and social issues would most likely be held by

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalists.
B)  conflict theorists.
C)  interactionists.
D)  global sociologists.

Question 15

Contemporary conflict theorists are concerned with the conflict between

Accepted Answer

A)  women and men.
B)  cities and suburbs.
C)  Blacks and Whites.
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

Which sociological perspective would view sports as a form of big business in which profits are more important than the health and safety of athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 17

Which sociological approach focuses on the macro level and would tend to view inequality in gender as central to behavior and organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  feminist perspective

Question 18

One of Robert Merton's most significant contributions to sociology was the attempt to merge the micro-level and macro-level approaches to the study of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

In examining any aspect of society,which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

The view that laws are set up to assist those who are in positions of power is most consistent with the

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective.
B)  conflict perspective.
C)  interactionist perspective.
D)  feminist perspective. B

Exam 3: Major Theoretical Perspectives

Which sociological perspective holds the view that people create their social worlds through interaction and manipulation of symbols?

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The conflict perspective emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability.

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Which sociological perspective would highlight the reluctance among professional athletes to display any sexual identity other than heterosexuality in public?

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Having a grandmother who sits on the board of trustees for your college and helps you gain entrance is an example of social capital.

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Which sociological perspective sees the social world as being in continual struggle?

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Describe the similarities and differences between conflict theory and the feminist perspective.

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Describe how queer theory has challenged some long-standing assumptions about the nature of sexual identity and the ways in which it is understood or referenced at the macro level of society.

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Which sociologist explored what it meant to be female and Black living in the U.S.?

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Inequality,capitalism,and stratification are key concepts of which theoretical perspective?

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Which sociological perspective would view society as a living organism in which each part of the organism contributes to its survival and stability?

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Critics of television often suggest that executives of major television networks and movie corporations are wealthy White males who decide which programs or movies will be produced and which directors and actors will obtain jobs in the industry.This analysis reflects the

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The view that sports serve as an "opiate" for social injustices and distract people from focusing on the reality of personal problems and social issues would most likely be held by

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Contemporary conflict theorists are concerned with the conflict between

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Which sociological perspective would view sports as a form of big business in which profits are more important than the health and safety of athletes?

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Which sociological approach focuses on the macro level and would tend to view inequality in gender as central to behavior and organization?

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In examining any aspect of society,which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?

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