Sociology Quiz 18
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World-systems theory distinguishes between core peripheral and semi-peripheral countries Which one of the following countries is part of the semi-periphery ?
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In an experiment two groups are identical except for the change that researchers introduce into one group That group is called______________?
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A child learns behaviors values and actions from his family It is_______________?
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The terms crisis of the 1970s is used to refer to_______________?
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What is the initial element of sociological research ?
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What is education ?
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The ecological approach to urban sociology involved studying ?
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Heroine was discovered in 1878 but its use was limited till_____________?
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Which sociological perspective emphasizes that patients should not always be viewed as passive but instead as an actor who often shows a powerful intent to see the physician ?
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The caste system is generally associated with______________?
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Which approach to audience studies emphasizes the ways in which different audiences use the media to meet their needs ?
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According to Durkheim social facts are________________?
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The solution Marx gave to the problem of alienation was______________?
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What is the process by which schools help to perpetuate social and economic inequalities across the generations called ?
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Society cannot be studied in the same way as the natural world because_______________?
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Symbolic interactionists ?
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Mobility of women was usually decided in the past through ?
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The Communist Manifesto was written by____________?
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The essential function of punishment in society is_______________?
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According to Gerald Suttles a gated community would be an example of a(n)_____________?
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Merton describes types of response to a situation where there are widely socially endorsed values but limited means of achieving them. Which of his types describes an acceptance of the values but willingness to use any means to achieve them?
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The four principles of McDonaldization are_____________?
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To Simmel a mean of maintaining or increasing integration with groups is______________?
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New style terrorism differs from old style terrorism in three main ways Which of the following is not one of the three ?
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A child who is repeatedly criticized as being lazy and lacking intelligence eventually accepts these criticisms and uses them to justify poor performance in school. This is an example of_____________?
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Bourdieu attributed the reproduction of class to______________?
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Which one of the following is a pull factor in emigration ?
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British rule restricted the autonomy of Baradaris and in turn gave____________?
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Hunter Gatherer way of life is based on________________?
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Wallerstein?s world-systems theory is inspired by______________?
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__________ refers to the reputation that a specific person has earned within an occupation?
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In many societies newlyweds move into the husbands house at marriage This arrangement is referred to as a _________ pattern?
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Social mobility may be experienced by______________?
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Karl Marx,s view of the struggle between social classes inspired the contemporary_____________?
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Which term was introduced by Charles Per row to refer to failures that are inevitable given the manner in which human and technological systems are organized ?
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Auguste Comte was a_______________?
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Those who cannot compete have on right for higher learning and must be refused accordingly who believed in the above thesis ?
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According to recent findings from across Europe which of the following statements best characterizes cohabitation ?
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Those aspects of social life that have to do with order, stability and social organization that allow societies and groups to hold together and endure are called______________?
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It is useful to have a diversity of theories in sociology because________________?
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Theories must be____________?
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The adage that its not what you know its who you know emphasizes the importance of connections This is most relevant the concept of________________?
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In developing nations which of the following influence(s) social change towards the liberal Western democratic style of society ?
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Bias in research practice refers to_____________?
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The sociologist responsible for the modern-day adaptation of strain theory is______________?
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Which of the following is an ascribed status ?
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Which of the following is not recognized as a level of society ?
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Our demographic situation provides us with an extraordinary opportunity we can_____________?
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Cultural restructuring has involved ?
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In 2001 in England and Wales what was the average age at first marriage for men ?
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