Sociology MCQs

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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