A study of divorce rates among the populations of Canada, England, the U.S., and France, is an example of
A. microsociology.
B. macrosociology.
C. anomie.
D. alienation.
Answer: B
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Documenting research choices is a practice that:
A. Has little value in overcoming bias. B. Creates tedious research reports. C. Contributes to making a report transparent. D. Was considered important in an earlier era of sociological research but has been superseded by computerized logs and records. E. Should be assigned to research assistants.
The "Moynihan Report", like other deficit theories, attributed the social problems experienced by African- American families to
a. economic and structural changes. b. family breakdown and the "dominance" of women. c. racial discrimination. d. none of the above
What are two general stereotypes of minority groups?
A. extreme inferiority and social class B. extreme inferiority and power and status differences C. ethnic differences and exploitation D. exaggerated fear of higher intellect and physicality
Which of the following is TRUE regarding attendance at prep schools and admission into the Ivy League colleges?
a. Even students with lower SAT scores are more likely to be accepted into Ivy League colleges if they have attended a prep school. b. Admissions officers show preferences for applicants from prep schools c. both a and b are true d. neither a nor b are true.