SOCI 1301 - FINAL (CHAPTER 1,2,8, AND 18) EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST
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An unconscious or unintended function that may reflect hidden purposes of an institution is referred
to as
manifest.
conflict.
dysfunction.
latent. - Answers latent
A sociologist who studies the unequal economic reality between men and women would probably be
following which of the following perspectives?
functionalism
interactionism
conflict
globalism - Answers conflict
A study of divorce rates among the populations of Canada, England, the U.S., and France, is an
example of
alienation.
anomie.
microsociology.
macrosociology. - Answers macrosociology
C. Wright Mills advocated the use of the sociological imagination to view divorce in the United States
because divorce
is a serious personal problem for numerous men and women.
is not just an individual's personal problem but a societal concern.
may create emotional scars for divorcees.
has been a serious problem throughout history. - Answers is not just an individual's personal problem
but a societal concern.
Durkheim's explanation of suicide was scientific because he
developed conclusions based on a systematic examination of data.
carefully studied the personalities of hundreds of suicide victims.
worked in a university setting.
divided suicide into four distinctive categories - Answers developed conclusions based on a
systematic examination of data
Durkheim's study of suicide, he related suicide rates to
personal depression.
personal stress.
the extent to which people were integrated into the group life of a society.
climatic conditions such as oppressive heat, heavy rain, and cold winters. - Answers the extent to
which people were integrated into the group life of a society
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
global perspective - Answers functionalist perspective
In Karl Marx's analysis, society was fundamentally divided between
separate genders that clash in pursuit of their own interests.
economic classes that clash in pursuit of their own class interests.
different races that clash in pursuit of their own interests.
the religious and the nonreligious who clash in pursuit of their own interests. - Answers economic
classes that clash in pursuit of their own class interests
Sociology is considered a science because sociologists
Group of answer choices
teach at respected universities.
engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding.
receive government funding for research projects.
, construct middle-range theories to explain social behavior. - Answers engage in organized and
systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding.
The discipline of sociology was given its name by the French theorist
Group of answer choices
Durkheim.
Auguste Comte.
Harriet Martineau.
Marcel Marceau. - Answers Auguste Comte
Which early sociologist applied the concept of evolution to societies in order to explain how they
change or evolve over time?
Group of answer choices
Emile Durkheim
Charles Darwin
Harriet Martineau
Herbert Spencer - Answers Herbert Spencer
Which of the following could be a manifest function of colleges?
Group of answer choices
They are a place to meet future husbands or wives.
They sometimes fail to teach students how to read or write effectively.
They help to maintain the economic status quo in the U.S.
They prepare students for post-college careers. - Answers They prepare students for post-college
careers.
Which sociological perspective would most likely suggest that sports help to maintain people's
physical well-being?
Group of answer choices
functionalist perspective
conflict perspective
interactionist perspective
feminist perspective - Answers functionalist perspective
Which sociological perspective would view sports as serving as a safety valve for both participants and
spectators, allowing them to shed tension and aggressive energy in a socially acceptable way?
Group of answer choices
functionalist perspective
conflict perspective
interactionist perspective
feminist perspective - Answers functionalist perspective
A factor held constant to test the relative impact of the independent variable is known as a
Group of answer choices
control variable.
dependent variable.
correlation.
cross-tabulation. - Answers control variable.
An artificially created situation that allows the researcher to manipulate variables and to introduce
control variables is known as a(n)
Group of answer choices
survey.
experiment.
replication.
research design. - Answers experiment
A research measure that provides consistent results is considered
Group of answer choices
valid.
reliable.
an index.
a scale. - Answers reliable
A study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, that provides sociologists with
information concerning how people think or act is known as
UPDATE 2026
An unconscious or unintended function that may reflect hidden purposes of an institution is referred
to as
manifest.
conflict.
dysfunction.
latent. - Answers latent
A sociologist who studies the unequal economic reality between men and women would probably be
following which of the following perspectives?
functionalism
interactionism
conflict
globalism - Answers conflict
A study of divorce rates among the populations of Canada, England, the U.S., and France, is an
example of
alienation.
anomie.
microsociology.
macrosociology. - Answers macrosociology
C. Wright Mills advocated the use of the sociological imagination to view divorce in the United States
because divorce
is a serious personal problem for numerous men and women.
is not just an individual's personal problem but a societal concern.
may create emotional scars for divorcees.
has been a serious problem throughout history. - Answers is not just an individual's personal problem
but a societal concern.
Durkheim's explanation of suicide was scientific because he
developed conclusions based on a systematic examination of data.
carefully studied the personalities of hundreds of suicide victims.
worked in a university setting.
divided suicide into four distinctive categories - Answers developed conclusions based on a
systematic examination of data
Durkheim's study of suicide, he related suicide rates to
personal depression.
personal stress.
the extent to which people were integrated into the group life of a society.
climatic conditions such as oppressive heat, heavy rain, and cold winters. - Answers the extent to
which people were integrated into the group life of a society
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
global perspective - Answers functionalist perspective
In Karl Marx's analysis, society was fundamentally divided between
separate genders that clash in pursuit of their own interests.
economic classes that clash in pursuit of their own class interests.
different races that clash in pursuit of their own interests.
the religious and the nonreligious who clash in pursuit of their own interests. - Answers economic
classes that clash in pursuit of their own class interests
Sociology is considered a science because sociologists
Group of answer choices
teach at respected universities.
engage in organized and systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding.
receive government funding for research projects.
, construct middle-range theories to explain social behavior. - Answers engage in organized and
systematic study of phenomena to enhance understanding.
The discipline of sociology was given its name by the French theorist
Group of answer choices
Durkheim.
Auguste Comte.
Harriet Martineau.
Marcel Marceau. - Answers Auguste Comte
Which early sociologist applied the concept of evolution to societies in order to explain how they
change or evolve over time?
Group of answer choices
Emile Durkheim
Charles Darwin
Harriet Martineau
Herbert Spencer - Answers Herbert Spencer
Which of the following could be a manifest function of colleges?
Group of answer choices
They are a place to meet future husbands or wives.
They sometimes fail to teach students how to read or write effectively.
They help to maintain the economic status quo in the U.S.
They prepare students for post-college careers. - Answers They prepare students for post-college
careers.
Which sociological perspective would most likely suggest that sports help to maintain people's
physical well-being?
Group of answer choices
functionalist perspective
conflict perspective
interactionist perspective
feminist perspective - Answers functionalist perspective
Which sociological perspective would view sports as serving as a safety valve for both participants and
spectators, allowing them to shed tension and aggressive energy in a socially acceptable way?
Group of answer choices
functionalist perspective
conflict perspective
interactionist perspective
feminist perspective - Answers functionalist perspective
A factor held constant to test the relative impact of the independent variable is known as a
Group of answer choices
control variable.
dependent variable.
correlation.
cross-tabulation. - Answers control variable.
An artificially created situation that allows the researcher to manipulate variables and to introduce
control variables is known as a(n)
Group of answer choices
survey.
experiment.
replication.
research design. - Answers experiment
A research measure that provides consistent results is considered
Group of answer choices
valid.
reliable.
an index.
a scale. - Answers reliable
A study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, that provides sociologists with
information concerning how people think or act is known as
