Sociology Mcqs
The sociological perspective on race_______________?

A. Begins with the assumption that race is based on easily classified differences
B. Considers race a social construct not an absolute
C. Neither nor b
D. Both a and b

Which of the following is NOT one of the properties of a minority group ?

A. Racial or cultural self-consciousness
B. Hereditary membership
C. A high degree of marriage outside of the group (exogamy)
D. Oppression at the hands of a dominant group

Prejudice_______________?

A. Refers to hostile behaviors exhibited by someone who has been offended by a member of a group
B. Is an attitude of aversion and hostility toward the members of a group simply because they belong it
C. Cannot not exist in someone who does not discriminate
D. Is a feeling a minority individual has toward his or her own minority?

Which of the following is true regarding discrimination ?

A. In order for a person to discriminate he or she must hold prejudicial attitudes
B. Discrimination is an action
C. Discrimination is not a form of racism
D. None of the above

The coexistence of diverse groups is called_______________?

A. Gatekeeping
B. Pluralism
C. Assimilation
D. Continued subjugation

Marxist-oriented theorists_____________?

A. Have found that american race and ethnic relations have little connection to global issues
B. Contend that racism serves the economic interests of the capitalist class
C. Argue that prejudice discrimination and racism operate outside of social structures
D. Conclude that racist notions serve the economic interests of people of color world-wide

Which of the following is TRUE of interactionists ?

A. Interactionist believe that groups will experience conflict only if they are of two distinct ethnic groups
B. Interactionists downplay the role of communication in ethnicity
C. Interactionists believe the world we experience is socially constructed
D. All of the above

Which of the following does NOT account for the rise in the cost of health care ?

A. Classical rules that govern marketplace exchanges have been applied to the health care industry for decades
B. Labor costs have risen sharply
C. The continual upgrading in the scope and intensity of medical services is costly
D. The concept of “health” has been expanded to include mental and psychological difficulties and “condition” such as infertility

in Durkheim,s work the term collective representations refers to______________?

A. Effervescent ceremonies that create a feeling o belonging
B. Images of gods or totems that are widely recognized
C. Shared ideas and moral values often symbolized by an object or figurehead
D. Ideological tools used to obscure class divisions

A sect is organized around_______________?

A. Beliefs that can be challenged by members a charismatic leader and openness to new recruits
B. Tolerance towards other religions and the separation of church and state
C. Voluntary membership democratic leadership and high levels of emotional commitment
D. The idea of the secular world itself as being sacred