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Chapter 3 Quiz
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Question 1
Why did C. Wright Mills explain culture as "one of the spongiest words in social science"?
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It includes many ideas its definition.
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It serves as a cushion for loftier concepts.
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It allows for the inclusion of several theories.
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It is difficult to observe directly.
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Why did Tocqueville believe that Americans frequently organized into groups?
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People in a community benefited from a collective situation.
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People were dissatisfied and banded together to use force as an
agent of change.
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People tended to choose to have close associations with others
with similar values.
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People needed encouragement from others to carry out cultural
goals.
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How did Weber's theories link religion and systems of power?
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He believed that religious beliefs contributed to social inequality.
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He believed that the most religious people were the most powerful. Incorrect
He proved that religious organizations exchanged money for
power.
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He proved that religious doctrine found its way into every aspect of Incorrect
society.
Question 4
According to conflict theory, how does culture play a role in class struggle?
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The upper class has ideas that preserve inequalities within social
structure.
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Values of some cultures hold more prestige than those of other
cultures.
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The lower class generally cannot afford to incorporate their ideals
into society.
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Each class has its own set of ideas and is unwilling to compromise Incorrect
with different classes.
Question 5
Which statement describes Derber's view of the United States after the Industrial
Revolution?
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People are manipulated to believe they are part of the system,
when in fact only a few hold the power.
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Strong nationalistic beliefs help society to maintain social order and Incorrect
structure.
Question 6
The government has managed to maintain a fair and cooperative
pluralist system despite many challenges.
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Culture is the predominant factor in preserving the class structure.
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Which statement is true regarding rational choice theory?
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People act in their own best interests.
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An elite few make all the decisions.
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Government is a manipulative entity.
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Bureaucracy is the real source of power.
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Question 7
Which of the following is an example of an action employed under the institutionalist
theory?
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A presidential candidate seeks advice from a scientist regarding
environmental issues.
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The leaders of the Protestant church instill their doctrine into a new Incorrect
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A member of a community thinks of religious beliefs when voting.
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A television station airs messages about the economic condition of Incorrect
the country.
Question 8
How do social groups play a role in political socialization?
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by allowing people to explore different behaviors and values
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by providing imagery and information
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by encouraging participation in community events
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by serving as a medium for political campaigns
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Question 9
According to Almond, Verba, and Huntington, what contributes to the development of
democratic forms of government?
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modernization
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religion
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coercion
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revolt
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How do post-materialists differ from materialists?
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technology skills
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socioeconomic status
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religious fervor
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law enforcement system
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How can a society modernize its value system?
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Question 12
by placing an emphasis on education
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by blurring the lines between socioeconomic classes
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by removing the power from the elite
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by instituting a new political party
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Why is religion a major influence in the culture wars?
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Many religious groups desire to have power in society.
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People are skeptical of religious organizations.
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There is a waning in the separation of church and state.
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Society wishes to reverse to pre-modern culture.
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What is the difference between lived ideology and intellectual ideology?
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Lived ideology deals with thinking in everyday situations;
intellectual ideology deals with thinking translated into demands.
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Lived ideology deals with thinking translated into demands;
intellectual ideology deals with thinking in everyday situations.
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Lived ideology is concerned with religious matters; intellectual
ideology is concerned with political matters.
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Lived ideology is concerned with political matters; intellectual
ideology is concerned with religious matters.
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Why do political sociologists consider media to be a social institution?
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It is a for-profit organization.
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It has a liberal bias in treatment of issues.
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It is accessible to all people.
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It influences the decisions of the government.
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Which statement explains why party allegiance tends to stay stable among individuals?
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People only pay attention to what they want to hear.
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People are influenced by family members with the same values.
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Changing political affiliation is a tedious process.
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Changing political affiliation is discouraged by the media.
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