TLS 150B1 Final Exam 2023 with complete solution
Which of these quotes represent the essence of social capital?
Both of the above.
Which of the following points is NOT made by the authors (on pages 4 & 5),
regarding social capital?
It is likely that people build their social networks (and capital) mostly through one
important activity.
"Bonding" social capital is regarded as having a positive influence in society
(linking various segments of the community), while "Bridging" social capital can
have a negative impact (like extreme religious groups).
False
Robert Putnam would argue that the decline of bowling leagues reflects another
"vanishing form of social capital", despite the fact that the total number of
bowlers has increased.
True
These authors would argue focusing on sport participation alone is inadequate
and rather we should investigate the benefits of specific kinds of social
interactions that sport may (or may not) facilitate.
True
Which of the following conclusions do the authors make on chapter 12 regarding
sport and social capital? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
B.) Sports might actually more naturally facilitate the creation of "bonding" social capital,
rather than "bridging".
C.) The way that sports are segregated, particularly by gender, facilitates the exclusion
of outsiders.
D.) The relationship between sport and social capital has an equal chance of being
either positive or negative.
Match the historical culture with their contribution to our understanding of
"leisure."
The "Good Life", the Olympics, and "schole" ---> Ancient Greece.
Large scale entertainment and "spectacle" ---> Ancient Rome
An ideal of a harmonious body and mind ---> Ancient China
Religious ceremony as central to life --->
The Aztecs
According to chapter 1 in "Pastimes", how is leisure generally understood and
described today? CHOOSE THREE.
1. Leisure as "Free Time"
2. Leisure as "Recreational Activity"
, 3. Leisure as a "State of Mind"
According to the "What is Leisure" article, researchers have viewed leisure both
as something that is objective (time and / or activity) and subjective (state of
mind).
True
The authors (Parr and Lashua) of the "What is Leisure" article argue that
recreation professionals have a better understanding of leisure with clearer, more
valuable definitions.
False
Which cultural groups might face leisure constraints (as mentioned in Chapter 13
of Pastimes)? Check all that apply.
1. LGBTQ individuals
2. People with disabilities
3. Women
4. Immigrants
5. Racial minorities
6. The poor
What type(s) of hierarchical constraints are included in the model by Crawford,
Jackson & Godbey?
All of the above
The concepts of "inclusion" and "diversity" both speak to the ability of leisure to
create equity.
True
The two general explanations for differences in recreation participation patterns
among ethnic groups include: (1) the marginality thesis and (2) the ethnicity
thesis.
True
Match the type of constraint with the appropriate example women might face
(from "Just Do It" article).
Lack of a leisure companion. -> Interpersonal constraint
Lack of economic resources. -> Structural constraint
"Double workday" or "second shift". -> Structural constraint
Self-consciousness, social discomfort, and concern about body image. -> Intrapersonal
constraint
Knowing that an activity is considered socially inappropriate or unsuitable may mean
Which of these quotes represent the essence of social capital?
Both of the above.
Which of the following points is NOT made by the authors (on pages 4 & 5),
regarding social capital?
It is likely that people build their social networks (and capital) mostly through one
important activity.
"Bonding" social capital is regarded as having a positive influence in society
(linking various segments of the community), while "Bridging" social capital can
have a negative impact (like extreme religious groups).
False
Robert Putnam would argue that the decline of bowling leagues reflects another
"vanishing form of social capital", despite the fact that the total number of
bowlers has increased.
True
These authors would argue focusing on sport participation alone is inadequate
and rather we should investigate the benefits of specific kinds of social
interactions that sport may (or may not) facilitate.
True
Which of the following conclusions do the authors make on chapter 12 regarding
sport and social capital? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
B.) Sports might actually more naturally facilitate the creation of "bonding" social capital,
rather than "bridging".
C.) The way that sports are segregated, particularly by gender, facilitates the exclusion
of outsiders.
D.) The relationship between sport and social capital has an equal chance of being
either positive or negative.
Match the historical culture with their contribution to our understanding of
"leisure."
The "Good Life", the Olympics, and "schole" ---> Ancient Greece.
Large scale entertainment and "spectacle" ---> Ancient Rome
An ideal of a harmonious body and mind ---> Ancient China
Religious ceremony as central to life --->
The Aztecs
According to chapter 1 in "Pastimes", how is leisure generally understood and
described today? CHOOSE THREE.
1. Leisure as "Free Time"
2. Leisure as "Recreational Activity"
, 3. Leisure as a "State of Mind"
According to the "What is Leisure" article, researchers have viewed leisure both
as something that is objective (time and / or activity) and subjective (state of
mind).
True
The authors (Parr and Lashua) of the "What is Leisure" article argue that
recreation professionals have a better understanding of leisure with clearer, more
valuable definitions.
False
Which cultural groups might face leisure constraints (as mentioned in Chapter 13
of Pastimes)? Check all that apply.
1. LGBTQ individuals
2. People with disabilities
3. Women
4. Immigrants
5. Racial minorities
6. The poor
What type(s) of hierarchical constraints are included in the model by Crawford,
Jackson & Godbey?
All of the above
The concepts of "inclusion" and "diversity" both speak to the ability of leisure to
create equity.
True
The two general explanations for differences in recreation participation patterns
among ethnic groups include: (1) the marginality thesis and (2) the ethnicity
thesis.
True
Match the type of constraint with the appropriate example women might face
(from "Just Do It" article).
Lack of a leisure companion. -> Interpersonal constraint
Lack of economic resources. -> Structural constraint
"Double workday" or "second shift". -> Structural constraint
Self-consciousness, social discomfort, and concern about body image. -> Intrapersonal
constraint
Knowing that an activity is considered socially inappropriate or unsuitable may mean
