SYG 2000 UCF FINAL EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
MODULE 1
What defines the "quality of mind" that Mills refers to as the "sociological
imagination?" - ANSWER: The ability to understand the relationship between
individual, history, and society.
Mills believes that most people do not possess the sociological imagination because:
- ANSWER: Mills believes that most people do not possess the sociological
imagination because:
Which of the following situations would be the most interesting to a sociologist? -
ANSWER: The interactions among children playing in a small group.
All of the following are features of sociological thinking EXCEPT: - ANSWER: It uses
"either/or" to answer questions
According to Mills, ________ are problems that affect individuals, while __________
affect large groups of people. - ANSWER: Personal troubles; social issues.
Attempts to explain human behavior by focusing exclusively on an individual's
personality, psychology, or physical characteristics are called: - ANSWER:
Individualistic explanations.
The "sociological imagination" allows us to see the intersection between personal
experiences and - ANSWER: Social and historical events.
In American society, the high value placed on _________ makes it more difficult for
us to see social influences on our behavior. - ANSWER: Individualism
A recent college graduate enters the job market and is unable to find a job in his or
her field. A sociologist would try to explain the circumstances of this person by: -
ANSWER: NOT: All of the above
As discussed in the text, U.S. adults tend to believe that they marry purely for love,
when in fact: - ANSWER: Society pressures people to marry from the same social
class, religion, and race.
According to the "sociological perspective," - ANSWER: Our social environment
strongly influences our behavior.
As discussed in the text, if the unemployment rate in a community hovers at or
above 28%—as it does in places hardest hit by the recent economic recession, like El
,Centro, California, and Yuma, Arizona—then we must see unemployment: -
ANSWER: As a problem rooted in the economic and political structures of society.
Which of the following notions is regarded by sociologists to be true? - ANSWER: All
of these choices are true statements according to sociologists.
A young woman who believes she is overweight begins to starve herself in the hopes
of becoming more attractive. A sociologist would explain the woman's behavior in
terms of: - ANSWER: Society's valuation of thinness in women.
What would be a sociological explanation for differences in test scores among
schools? - ANSWER: Differences in school resources
As discussed in the text, which of the following is true about college degrees in the
United States? - ANSWER: They are no longer the guarantee of fruitful employment
they once were.
Which sociologist gave us the term "sociological imagination"? - ANSWER: C. Wright
Mills
As discussed in the text, automobile sales in the United States dropped in 2011
because: - ANSWER: A massive earthquake and tsunami crippled Japanese auto
parts manufacturers.
According to the text, the sociological imagination allows us to recognize that the
solutions to many of our most serious social problems lie: - ANSWER: In changing
the social institutions and roles available to individuals.
Which of the following statements about college graduates in the U.S. is not true? -
ANSWER: The average starting salary for a college graduate rose sharply between
2008 and 2014 and continues to increase.
MODULE 2
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of public panic over the sexual abuse
of children? - ANSWER: NOT: Less money was spent on child welfare programs.
Glassner states that the more _____, the more _____ we become: - ANSWER: Things
improve; pessimistic
According to Glassner, which factor has the most significant effect on American
fears? - ANSWER: News media
Why do many students with modest academic abilities and limited financial
resources choose to attend public flagship universities? - ANSWER: They believe that
these schools offer the best chance for economic advancement.
, "The (Mis)Education of Monica and Karen" draws attention to: - ANSWER: The ways
in which a university's institutional structure can affect academic success
What do the authors suggest may be the best predictors of educational success for
students from modest economic backgrounds? - ANSWER: A good "fit" between
students' resources and goals and the structures of the institutions they attend.
The level on which to examine human life that focuses on the broad social forces and
structural features of society that exist above the level of individual people is the: -
ANSWER: Macro level.
This perspective argues that society is a system whose parts work together to keep
society running smoothly. - ANSWER: Structural-functionalist
A population whose members live in a specific geographical location, share common
culture and identity, and are subject to the same political authority is referred to as
a(n): - ANSWER: Society
Imagine filling in a survey questionnaire that asks you to report your achieved
status(es). Which of the following would be an appropriate answer? - ANSWER: Your
occupation
This perspective observes that some groups benefit more from existing social
arrangements than others - ANSWER: Conflict
Reducing crime rates is a ________ function of longer mandatory prison sentences.
Creating more jobs for prison guards is a ________ function. - ANSWER: Manifest;
latent
The level that focuses on examining human life on the immediate, everyday
experiences of individuals is the: - ANSWER: Micro level.
This perspective focuses on communication between individuals (e.g., language,
gesture, posture). - ANSWER: Symbolic-interactionist
When you enter a fast food restaurant, you are expected to take a place in line and
wait your turn to order. This is an example of a: - ANSWER: Norm
Joe, Frank, and Marcel have been close friends since ninth grade and are now, in
college, registered for the same biology class. The friends are a _________; the
biology class is a __________. - ANSWER: Primary group; secondary group
___________ are patterned ways of meeting social needs and solving social
problems. - ANSWER: Social institutions
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
MODULE 1
What defines the "quality of mind" that Mills refers to as the "sociological
imagination?" - ANSWER: The ability to understand the relationship between
individual, history, and society.
Mills believes that most people do not possess the sociological imagination because:
- ANSWER: Mills believes that most people do not possess the sociological
imagination because:
Which of the following situations would be the most interesting to a sociologist? -
ANSWER: The interactions among children playing in a small group.
All of the following are features of sociological thinking EXCEPT: - ANSWER: It uses
"either/or" to answer questions
According to Mills, ________ are problems that affect individuals, while __________
affect large groups of people. - ANSWER: Personal troubles; social issues.
Attempts to explain human behavior by focusing exclusively on an individual's
personality, psychology, or physical characteristics are called: - ANSWER:
Individualistic explanations.
The "sociological imagination" allows us to see the intersection between personal
experiences and - ANSWER: Social and historical events.
In American society, the high value placed on _________ makes it more difficult for
us to see social influences on our behavior. - ANSWER: Individualism
A recent college graduate enters the job market and is unable to find a job in his or
her field. A sociologist would try to explain the circumstances of this person by: -
ANSWER: NOT: All of the above
As discussed in the text, U.S. adults tend to believe that they marry purely for love,
when in fact: - ANSWER: Society pressures people to marry from the same social
class, religion, and race.
According to the "sociological perspective," - ANSWER: Our social environment
strongly influences our behavior.
As discussed in the text, if the unemployment rate in a community hovers at or
above 28%—as it does in places hardest hit by the recent economic recession, like El
,Centro, California, and Yuma, Arizona—then we must see unemployment: -
ANSWER: As a problem rooted in the economic and political structures of society.
Which of the following notions is regarded by sociologists to be true? - ANSWER: All
of these choices are true statements according to sociologists.
A young woman who believes she is overweight begins to starve herself in the hopes
of becoming more attractive. A sociologist would explain the woman's behavior in
terms of: - ANSWER: Society's valuation of thinness in women.
What would be a sociological explanation for differences in test scores among
schools? - ANSWER: Differences in school resources
As discussed in the text, which of the following is true about college degrees in the
United States? - ANSWER: They are no longer the guarantee of fruitful employment
they once were.
Which sociologist gave us the term "sociological imagination"? - ANSWER: C. Wright
Mills
As discussed in the text, automobile sales in the United States dropped in 2011
because: - ANSWER: A massive earthquake and tsunami crippled Japanese auto
parts manufacturers.
According to the text, the sociological imagination allows us to recognize that the
solutions to many of our most serious social problems lie: - ANSWER: In changing
the social institutions and roles available to individuals.
Which of the following statements about college graduates in the U.S. is not true? -
ANSWER: The average starting salary for a college graduate rose sharply between
2008 and 2014 and continues to increase.
MODULE 2
Which of the following was NOT a direct result of public panic over the sexual abuse
of children? - ANSWER: NOT: Less money was spent on child welfare programs.
Glassner states that the more _____, the more _____ we become: - ANSWER: Things
improve; pessimistic
According to Glassner, which factor has the most significant effect on American
fears? - ANSWER: News media
Why do many students with modest academic abilities and limited financial
resources choose to attend public flagship universities? - ANSWER: They believe that
these schools offer the best chance for economic advancement.
, "The (Mis)Education of Monica and Karen" draws attention to: - ANSWER: The ways
in which a university's institutional structure can affect academic success
What do the authors suggest may be the best predictors of educational success for
students from modest economic backgrounds? - ANSWER: A good "fit" between
students' resources and goals and the structures of the institutions they attend.
The level on which to examine human life that focuses on the broad social forces and
structural features of society that exist above the level of individual people is the: -
ANSWER: Macro level.
This perspective argues that society is a system whose parts work together to keep
society running smoothly. - ANSWER: Structural-functionalist
A population whose members live in a specific geographical location, share common
culture and identity, and are subject to the same political authority is referred to as
a(n): - ANSWER: Society
Imagine filling in a survey questionnaire that asks you to report your achieved
status(es). Which of the following would be an appropriate answer? - ANSWER: Your
occupation
This perspective observes that some groups benefit more from existing social
arrangements than others - ANSWER: Conflict
Reducing crime rates is a ________ function of longer mandatory prison sentences.
Creating more jobs for prison guards is a ________ function. - ANSWER: Manifest;
latent
The level that focuses on examining human life on the immediate, everyday
experiences of individuals is the: - ANSWER: Micro level.
This perspective focuses on communication between individuals (e.g., language,
gesture, posture). - ANSWER: Symbolic-interactionist
When you enter a fast food restaurant, you are expected to take a place in line and
wait your turn to order. This is an example of a: - ANSWER: Norm
Joe, Frank, and Marcel have been close friends since ninth grade and are now, in
college, registered for the same biology class. The friends are a _________; the
biology class is a __________. - ANSWER: Primary group; secondary group
___________ are patterned ways of meeting social needs and solving social
problems. - ANSWER: Social institutions
