Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of religion in human society ?

A. Functionalist perspective
B. Conflict perspective
C. Interactionist perspective
D. Each of the above

Which one of the following religious denominations is most likely to report the experience of being “born again” ?

A. Baptists
B. Roman catholics
C. Episcopalians
D. Unitarians

Two basic types of economic systems distinguish contemporary industrial societies ?

A. Capitalism and communism
B. Capitalism and socialism
C. Socialism and communism
D. Capitalism and dictatorships

The principle of laissez-faire was expounded and endorsed by the British economist?

A. John maynard keynes
B. Adam smith
C. Paul samuelson
D. Arthur scargill

According to Mead the socialized self means that_____________?

A. We are constantly learning
B. We are capable of achieving at a maximum capacity
C. We are shaped by the primary agents of socialization in our life
D. We think before we act

According to Freud______________?

A. MAN seeks consensus and harmony
B. MAN lacks a constraining force
C. MAN is inherently evil
D. MAN feels the need to dominate others

Modern day sociologists have applied Erikson,s model to_______________?

A. early childhood
B. adolescence
C. infancy
D. young adulthood

The scientific study of aging is called______________?

A. Gerontology
B. Gerontocracy
C. The maturational method
D. Maturational reform

Peer involvement in adolescence is generally thought to be______________?

A. Overly-superficial
B. Over-rated
C. Negative
D. Positive

Grandparents aunts and uncles and cousins are all examples of a (n) _____ family ?

A. Bilateral
B. Extended
C. Polyandry
D. Nuclear