Question 1

According to Randall Collins, our educational system is much like a "tribal initiation rite," a "secret society," or a "closed occupational caste." For Collins, it is not a rational system that produces more efficient production but a mechanism for

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A)   creating gender inequality in the workforce.
B)   reproducing the existing class structure.
C)   punishing those who deviate from mainstream American values.
D)   teaching the values and ideals we need to function in society today.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following terms is used to represent the MOST conservative group within any religion?

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A)   evangelical
B)   extrinsic
C)   unchurched
D)   fundamentalistE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What variable would account for the dramatic jump in test scores evidenced by the students in Rosenthal and Jacobson's Pygmalion in the Classroom?

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A)   difficult work
B)   better books and other instructional materials
C)   teacher attitudes
D)   community supportE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

________ are high-profile individuals who interpret political information and influence the voting habits of the public.

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A)   Lobbyists
B)   Opinion leaders
C)   Political action leaders
D)   Talking headsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Religions that worship one divine figure are considered

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A)   pluralistic.
B)   secular.
C)   monotheistic.
D)   Judeo-Christian.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon debated during the 1960 presidential campaign. Voters who watched the debate on television were more likely to see Kennedy as the winner than those who listened to it on radio. Why?

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A)   The Kennedy campaign put out better television advertisements.
B)   Nixon refused to take advice on hair, makeup, and clothing that would have made him look better on camera.
C)   The radio program was shorter than the television program and omitted some of Kennedy's key arguments.
D)   Kennedy smiled a lot.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Conflict theory argues that, although religion is sometimes an oppressive force, it can also sometimes act as a liberating force.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To reform and improve the American educational system, what does the sociologist Randall Collins recommend?

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A)   The first two years of college should be combined with high school to make the transition easier.
B)   The federal government should fund high schools so poor areas do not have poorly funded schools.
C)   It should be illegal for employers to ask about educational credentials.
D)   Standardized test scores should not be requested on college applications.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In the past, most voters formed political opinions by listening to speeches, meeting with representatives of political parties, or attending town hall meetings. How do voters today tend to learn about political issues?

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A)   through websites maintained by political candidates
B)   through human interest stories in the media
C)   through newspaper and magazine articles that focus on the policy implications of political decisions
D)   through intimate, firsthand knowledge of issuesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

What subjects were taught in European universities during the Middle Ages?

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A)   math and science
B)   only theology
C)   natural philosophy and the works of ancient Greek philosophers
D)   law, theology, and medicineE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

A democratic government does not equally represent all citizens.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Intrinsic religiosity can be defined as

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A)   any approach to religion that meets the fundamental needs of a person.
B)   the process by which worldly concerns come to dominate a person's life.
C)   a person's inner religious life.
D)   a cosmology that justifies a set of behaviors in terms of absolute good or evil.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Politics, education, and religion are often discussed together in sociology because

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A)   all three exist only at the macro level.
B)   all three exist only at the micro level.
C)   political, religious, and educational concerns often overlap in everyday life.
D)   all three are important to sociologists but have less effect on everyday life.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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According to Randall Collins, our educational system is much like a "tribal initiation rite," a "secret society," or a "closed occupational caste." For Collins, it is not a rational system that produces more efficient production but a mechanism for

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