1. Which of the following exemplifies socialization by an...

1. Which of the following exemplifies socialization by an institutional agent?

 

A. Antonio's cousins and friends help him deal with a breakup.

 

B. Gideon's friend helps him realize his love for gardening and plants.

 

C. Rachel develops a love for cooking from the cooking shows she watches daily.

 

D. Annika learns to read and write her native language from her grandfather.

 

 

2. Faheem grew up in a highly unstable environment, moving between unhappy foster homes and not having any idea about his biological parents. Despite this instability during childhood, Faheem grew up to be a well-adjusted, balanced adult. 

According to advocates of the nurture theory, which statement is most likely true in this scenario?

 

A. Faheem was overcome by his environment and was unaffected by his genetic makeup

 

B. Faheem's adulthood was greatly impacted by nurture.

 

C. Faheem's childhood was more impacted by nature than nurture.

 

D. Faheem was able to withstand the potential detrimental effects of nurture.

 

 

3. In the trajectory of societies, which statement best describes agricultural societies?

 

A. They developed long-lasting tools for farming.

 

B. They began with the domestication of animals.

 

C. They were driven by information and knowledge.

 

D. They implemented the feudal system.

 

 

4. Which of the following exemplifies Goffman's concept of impression management?

A. You base your sense of self on your personal goals and individual values.

 

B. You move from one role to another without stress or strain.

 

C. You act and dress differently with different social groups.

 

D. You perform multiple roles, some of which overlap with each other.

 

 

5. How would you compare the functional perspective on religion with the conflict theory?

 

A. The conflict theory stated that religion was essential for social development; the functional perspective believed it to be damaging.

 

B. The conflict theory said that religion was restrictive and dysfunctional; the functional perspective stated that it provided opportunities for socialization.

 

C. Both theories highlighted the healing and uplifting powers of religion.

 

D. Both theories were against religion because they believed it to be harmful for social development.

 

 

6. Which of the following refers to Dmitri's achieved status as opposed to his ascribed status?

 

A. Dmitri was imprisoned for embezzling money from his company.

 

B. Dmitri has an autoimmune disease that delays the clotting of his blood.

 

C. Dmitri is of Latino descent.

 

D. Dmitri has four sisters and a brother.

 

 

7. Which of the following is true of values?

 

A. Collective values can change over time through debate.

 

B. Values are static and remain consistent over time.

 

C. Values are always backed by law.

 

D. Consistent values are observed across different cultures.

 

 

8. Jose is a part of two small groups: one is a dyad consisting of him and his roommate, Leonard; the other is a triad consisting of him, his mother, and his sister. 

In the context of group dynamics, which statement is most likely true about Jose and the groups he belongs to?

 

A. Jose and Leonard's relationship is less stable when compared to his relationship with his mother and sister.

 

B. If Jose decides to separate from Leonard, the dyad remains intact, but if Jose decides to separate from his family, the triad ceases to exist.

 

C. Jose and Leonard's relationship is highly stable, whereas Jose's connection with his family is not.

 

D. In Jose and Leonard's relationship, there exists a dominant member, whereas in Jose's family group, everyone is equal.

 

 

9. Which of the following statements is true of the relation between culture and society?

 

A. Culture comprises the environment in which a society lives.

 

B. Culture comprises the unique individual characteristics of members of a society.

 

C. A society refers to the customs and culture followed by a group of people.

 

D. A society refers to a group of people who live in a particular area and share a common culture.

 

 

10. Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?

 

A. Though her doctor recommended it, Dominique does not practice yoga as she believes it has roots in Hinduism and she does not want to practice Hinduism.

 

B. Though Ravi's culture prioritizes politeness and formality in business relations, he accepts that businesspeople from other countries are informal and direct in their interactions.

 

C. Rebecca believes that women who dress conservatively are more independent and successful than those who do not.

 

D. Drake is convinced that capitalism is a better economic system than socialism with regard to individual freedoms and entrepreneurship.

 

 

11. Which of the following is an example of a secondary group?

 

A. People of the same gender.

 

B. A married couple.

 

C. Participants of a weekly yoga class.

 

D. An audience at a music show.

 

 

12. Which of the following best describes Weber's characteristic of hierarchy in a bureaucracy?

A. The individual preferences of people are more important than rules and regulations.

 

B. Decision-making is the responsibility of higher levels within the organization.

 

C. Hiring and promotion are based on nepotism or random chance.

 

D. Communication is open and anyone can approach the company's leaders anytime they want to.

 

 

13. Which of the following is an example of the violation of mores but not of a formal norm?

A. Stealing money from acquaintances.

 

B. A student committing plagiarism.

 

C. Nudity in public places.

 

D. A married man having an online affair.

 

 

14. Which of the following statements describes symbols in a society?

A. Symbols are part of nonmaterial culture, not material culture.

 

B. Symbols are purely representational, not functional.

 

C. Symbols are interpreted in a similar way across different societies.

 

D. Symbols include material artifacts with nonmaterial cultural meanings attached to them.