Exam (elaborations) Introduction To Sociology - Milestone 2. (SOC 101)-TEST BANK

Exam (elaborations) Introduction To Sociology - Milestone 2. (SOC 101) ) A sociological analysis of childbearing around the world suggests that the number of children born to a woman reflects a. her preference for family size. b. how many children she can afford. c. whether she herself was born into a poor or rich society. d. the desires of her husband. Answer: c Page Reference: 5 Skill: Applied 8) According to Emile Durkheim, a category of people with a higher suicide rate typically has a. more clinical depression. b. less money, power, and other resources. c. lower social integration. d. greater self-esteem. Answer: c Page Reference: 5–6 Skill: Factual 9) The pioneering sociologist who studied patterns of suicide in Europe was a. Robert K. Merton. b. Auguste Comte. c. Emile Durkheim. d. Karl Marx. Answer: c Page Reference: 5 Skill: Factual 10) In Canada today, the suicide rate is highest for which category of people listed below? a. White males b. Black males c. White females d. Black females Answer: a Page Reference: 6 Skill: Factual 11) Because there is more social isolation in rural areas of Canada than in urban areas, we would expect suicide rates to be a. higher in urban areas. b. higher in rural areas. c. high in both urban and rural areas. d. low in both urban and rural areas. Answer: b Page Reference: 6–7 Skill: Applied 12) Sociologists use the term “social marginality” to refer to a. people who have little understanding of sociology