SOC 101 FINAL EXAM, SOCIOLOGY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
A student cheats on their exam because they did not have time to study because
they were working two different jobs during the semester to try and pay for the class.
- ANSWER-strain theory
Sociology - ANSWER-Systematic and scientific study of human social behavior
(including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions).
Sociology particularly places special emphasis on studying societies, both as
individual entities and as elements of a global perspective.
If someone is arrested for drunk driving, they will always be referred to as a drunk. -
ANSWER-labeling theory
Auguste Comte - ANSWER-1798-1857; Father of Sociology.
Began studying as a result of the chaos following the French and Industrial
Revolutions.
Most of his finding have been disregarded as they were based on personal
observation rather than objective investigation.
Suppose you are employed by a grocery store and you work the deli counter. In all
the years you have worked there, you never pack a lunch because you and your
coworkers sample the food (potato salads, meats, cheeses, etc.) in order to explain
to customers how they taste. You know it is wrong to eat lunch from the deli counter
each day, for free, but since everyone does it - you're in! - ANSWER-differential
association theory
Scientific Method - ANSWER-A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a
problem that entails a series of steps, including collecting data, formulating a
hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.
Deviance can be a violation of a social norm, more, or law. - ANSWER-true
Positivism - ANSWER-The application of the scientific method towards the analysis
of society.
The belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation, in this case
particularly that society can best be understood through scientific inquiry.
Deviance is function for a society - ANSWER-true
, Someone's status, either ascribed or achieved, may be defined as deviant. -
ANSWER-true
Deviance is socially constructed but independent on the time and social context. -
ANSWER-false
Qualitative Sociology - ANSWER-Understands societies by immersing oneself in the
group's experiences.
Including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as
the source of its data.
developed by Albion Small.
The rate of recidivism in the United States is very high.
"Within three years of release, about two-thirds (67.8 percent) of released prisoners
were rearrested. Within five years of release, about three-quarters (76.6 percent) of
released prisoners were rearrested. Of those prisoners who were rearrested, more
than half (56.7 percent) were arrested by the end of the first year." - ANSWER-true
Quantitative Sociology - ANSWER-Understands societies by observing the group.
Relies on statistical analysis to understand experiences and trends.
Not being able to meet basic needs, such as food, water, and shelter best describes
- ANSWER-absolute poverty
Because we are all apart of the same society and are exposed to the same social
events, socialization is the same regardless of social class. - ANSWER-false,
Because of family income, neighborhoods, education, etc. our socialization widely
varries.
Anthropology - ANSWER-The study of individual cultures in a society, rather than the
society as a whole.
Traditionally, it focuses on "primitive" cultures and their languages, kinship patterns,
and cultural artifacts.
TRUE OR FLASE:
According to the World Bank, in 2012, because of changes in education, gender,
equality, health care, environmental degradation, and hunger, there has been an
increase in both the overall poverty rate and the number of poor. - ANSWER-false
Meritocracy - ANSWER-social standing for individuals is based on personal effort
caste system - ANSWER-individuals are born into this system and have no
opportunity for movement
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
A student cheats on their exam because they did not have time to study because
they were working two different jobs during the semester to try and pay for the class.
- ANSWER-strain theory
Sociology - ANSWER-Systematic and scientific study of human social behavior
(including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions).
Sociology particularly places special emphasis on studying societies, both as
individual entities and as elements of a global perspective.
If someone is arrested for drunk driving, they will always be referred to as a drunk. -
ANSWER-labeling theory
Auguste Comte - ANSWER-1798-1857; Father of Sociology.
Began studying as a result of the chaos following the French and Industrial
Revolutions.
Most of his finding have been disregarded as they were based on personal
observation rather than objective investigation.
Suppose you are employed by a grocery store and you work the deli counter. In all
the years you have worked there, you never pack a lunch because you and your
coworkers sample the food (potato salads, meats, cheeses, etc.) in order to explain
to customers how they taste. You know it is wrong to eat lunch from the deli counter
each day, for free, but since everyone does it - you're in! - ANSWER-differential
association theory
Scientific Method - ANSWER-A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a
problem that entails a series of steps, including collecting data, formulating a
hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.
Deviance can be a violation of a social norm, more, or law. - ANSWER-true
Positivism - ANSWER-The application of the scientific method towards the analysis
of society.
The belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation, in this case
particularly that society can best be understood through scientific inquiry.
Deviance is function for a society - ANSWER-true
, Someone's status, either ascribed or achieved, may be defined as deviant. -
ANSWER-true
Deviance is socially constructed but independent on the time and social context. -
ANSWER-false
Qualitative Sociology - ANSWER-Understands societies by immersing oneself in the
group's experiences.
Including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as
the source of its data.
developed by Albion Small.
The rate of recidivism in the United States is very high.
"Within three years of release, about two-thirds (67.8 percent) of released prisoners
were rearrested. Within five years of release, about three-quarters (76.6 percent) of
released prisoners were rearrested. Of those prisoners who were rearrested, more
than half (56.7 percent) were arrested by the end of the first year." - ANSWER-true
Quantitative Sociology - ANSWER-Understands societies by observing the group.
Relies on statistical analysis to understand experiences and trends.
Not being able to meet basic needs, such as food, water, and shelter best describes
- ANSWER-absolute poverty
Because we are all apart of the same society and are exposed to the same social
events, socialization is the same regardless of social class. - ANSWER-false,
Because of family income, neighborhoods, education, etc. our socialization widely
varries.
Anthropology - ANSWER-The study of individual cultures in a society, rather than the
society as a whole.
Traditionally, it focuses on "primitive" cultures and their languages, kinship patterns,
and cultural artifacts.
TRUE OR FLASE:
According to the World Bank, in 2012, because of changes in education, gender,
equality, health care, environmental degradation, and hunger, there has been an
increase in both the overall poverty rate and the number of poor. - ANSWER-false
Meritocracy - ANSWER-social standing for individuals is based on personal effort
caste system - ANSWER-individuals are born into this system and have no
opportunity for movement
