Question 1

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that most talented people would not go to school for many years to become biochemists if they could make as much money and gain as much respect working as elevator operators?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  feminist perspectiveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The most extreme form of legalized social inequality for individuals or groups is a caste system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In sociologist Daniel Rossides's model of the class system of the U.S. ,which social class contains the smallest portion of the population?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower class
B)  lower-middle class
C)  working class
D)  upper classE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which term was used by Karl Marx to refer to the capitalist class that owns the means of production?

Accepted Answer

A)  bourgeoisie
B)  proletariat
C)  peasantry
D)  oligarchyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Describe how Lenski's view of stratification can represent a synthesis of the conflict and functionalist views of stratification and poverty.

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Question 6

What term did Thorstein Veblen use to refer to the behavior of those at the top of the social hierarchy when they engage in such activities as jetting off to a remote destination for dinner?

Accepted Answer

A)  consumption flow
B)  inconspicuous ridicule
C)  conspicuous consumption
D)  consumptive frivolityE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

In Karl Marx's view of class conscious workers in revolt,who will guide the working class in its struggle?

Accepted Answer

A)  bourgeoisie
B)  revolutionary leaders
C)  proletariat
D)  peasantryE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about slavery is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered the most extreme form of social inequality.
B)  The only recorded examples of slavery occurred in the U.S.and in ancient Greece.
C)  Slavery was considered a permanent status in ancient Greece.
D)  Slavery in the U.S.was considered an achieved status.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A system of enforced servitude in which people are legally owned by others is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  feudalism.
B)  slavery.
C)  communism.
D)  a caste system.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Status group refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  people who share a similar level of wealth and income.
B)  people who share the same prestige or lifestyle,independent of their class position.
C)  members of a class who have a subjective awareness regarding their common vested interests and need for collective political action to bring about social change.
D)  a feudal class.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Karl Marx used the concept of class consciousness to refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  an attitude held by members of a class that does not accurately reflect its objective position.
B)  the reputation that a particular individual has within an occupation.
C)  a subjective awareness held by members of a class regarding their common vested interests and the need for collective political action to bring about social change.
D)  the respect and admiration with which an occupation is regarded by society.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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