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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource Chapter 1: Sociology and Social Problems Multiple Choice 1. ___________________ can be defined as any set of persons cooperating together to organize stable patterns of human activity. A. Social problem B. Social institution C. Social structure D. Social constructionism E. Social organization Ans. B ; pg 4 2. All of the following are examples of social institutions EXCEPT: A. Government B. Marriage C. Military D. Education E. Demographic factors Ans. E ; pg 4 3. Which of the following occupations would be considered working class? A. Professor B. Architect C. Factory worker D. Teacher E. Pharmacist Ans. C ; pg 5 4. Which of the following would be an example of a pattern or behavior that is a social problem? A. Prescription drug abuse among teenagers B. Hurricane Sandy C. A student regularly arriving to class late D. High unemployment rates E. A corrupt politician Ans. A ; pg 6

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource 5. ___________________ can be defined as the social process by which people define a social problem into existence . A. Social problem B. Social institution C. Social structure D. Social constructionism E. Social organization Ans. D ; pg 8 6. ___________________ can be defined as a social condition, event, or pattern of behavior that negatively affects the well - being of a significant number of people (or a number of significant people) who believe it needs to be changed or ameliorated. A. Social problem B. Social institution C. Social structure D. Social constructionism E. Social organization Ans. A ; pg 6 7. A ___________________ can be defined as collective efforts to realize social change in order to solve a social problem. A. Social movement B. Social institution C. Social structure D. Social constructionism E. Social organization Ans. A ; pg. 8 8. ___________________ can be defined as a pattern of interrelated social institutions. A. Social problem B. Social organization C. Social structure D. Social constructionism E. Social organization Ans. C ; pg 8

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource 9. The __________ is a form of self - consciousness that allows us to go beyond our immediate environments (of family, neighborhood, work) and understand the major structural transformations that have occurred and are occurring. A. Social problem B. Social organization C. Social structure D. Social constructionism E. S ociological imagination Ans. E ; pg 9 10. Which of the terms below allows us to see the intersection between history and biography ? A. Social lens B. Social movement C. Social structure D. Social construction E. The sociological imagination Ans. E ; pg 9 11. Researchers interested in the objective aspects of social problems are most likely to use _____________________ methods. A. Quantitative B. Qualitative C. Primary D. Secondary E. Subjective Ans. A ; pg 10 12. Researchers interested in the subjective aspects of social problems are most likely to use _____________________ methods. A. Quantitative B. Qualitative C. Primary D. Secondary E. Objective Ans. B ; pg 10

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource 13. Which of the following research method s ask respondents to answer questions on a written questionnaire ? A. Survey research B. Participant Observation C. Qualitative research D. Content analysis E. Secondary source analysis Ans. A ; pg 10 14. Jennifer Silva’s research on the lives and feelings of working class men and women can best be characterized a s _________. A. Survey research B. Quantitative research C. Qualitative research D. Content analysis E. Secondary source analysis Ans. C ; pg 10 15. Which of the following research method s involve observing people in their everyday settings ? A. Survey research B. Quantitative research C. Experimental research D. Content analysis E. Participant observation Ans. E ; pg 11 16. Shamus Rahman Khan observed the day - to - day life of students, teachers, and service staff to study how an elite New England boarding school educates students from wealthy families. This is an example of: A. Survey research B. Quantitative research C. Experimental research D. Participant observation E. Interviewing Ans. D ; pg 11 17. Which of the following research method s involve asking respondents as series of questions on the phone or in person?

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource A. Survey research B. Quantitative research C. Qualitative research D. Interviewing E. Participant observation Ans. D ; pg 12 18. Which of the following research method s involve a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches . A. Survey research B. Content analysis C. Mixed methods research D. Interviewing E. Participant observation Ans. C ; pg 12 19. A collection of related concepts is called a(n) _____ . A. Social problem B. Research statement C. Abstract description D. Theory E. Methodological approach Ans. D ; pg 13 20. Which sociological theory considers how various social phenomena work to maintain unity and order in society? A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Feminist theory E. Integrative theory Ans. A ; pg 1 3 21. Viewing society as an integrated system made up of di fferent social institutions working together to keep it going best illustrates which theoretical approach? A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource D. Feminist theory E. Integrative theory Ans. A ; pg 13 22 . Which sociological theory focuses on dissent, coercion, and antagonism in society? A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Feminist theory E. Integrative theory Ans. B ; pg 14 23. Karl Marx’s theory that people in capitalist society are primarily divided into two antagonistic social classes is an example of ________. A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Feminist theory E. Integrative theory Ans. B ; pg 1 4 24. Ralf Dahrendorf’s theory that those with power give orders and those without power take orders, leading to tensions between interests groups, is an example of _______. A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Feminist theory E. Integrative theory Ans. B ; pg 15 25. Which theory depicts society as the product of words, gestures, and objects that are given meaning by people in their interactions? A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Feminist theory

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource E. Integrative theory Ans. C ; pg 15 26. ______ is a process by which we are able to see ourselves in relationship to others. A. The social self B. The mirror image C. The symbolic self D. The functional self image E. The integrative self Ans. A ; pg 16 27. Charles Horton Cooley ’s concept that we see ourselves as we think others see us is known as _____________________. A. The social self B. The mirror image C. The symbolic self D. The looking glass self E. The integrative self Ans. D ; pg 16 28. _____ is the social process whereby a false definition of the situation brings about behavior that makes the false definition “ come true.” A. Self fulfilling prophecy B. Symbolic interaction C. Signification theory D. Self defeating prophecy E. Symbolic marginalization Ans. A ; pg 16 29. In his classic study on the social problem of sui cide, Émile Durkheim found that suicide rates are primarily influenced by __________________. A. social integration and social regulation B. social integration and social unity C. social regulation and social repression D. social integration and social dysfunction Ans. A ; pg 17

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource 30. Which type of suicide occurs when a society has too little social integration? A. Egoistic B. Anomic C. Fatalistic D. Altruistic Ans. A . pg 17 31. Which type of suicide occurs when a society has too much social integration? A. Egoistic B. Anomic C. Fatalistic D. Altruistic Ans. D ; pg 17 32. Which type of suicide occurs when a society has too little social regulation? A. Egoistic B. Anomic C. Fatalistic D. Altruistic Ans. B ; pg 18 33. Which type of suicide occurs when a society has too much social regulation? A. Egoistic B. Anomic C. Fatalistic D. Altruistic Ans. C ; pg 18 34. Sociologist David Karp’s assertion that people develop a definition of themselves as depressed as they move through stages of redefinition of the self is an example of a ____________ . A. Structural functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionis m D. Feminist theory

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource E. Integrative theory Ans. C ; pg 18 35. A ___________________ can be defined as a total transformation in the structure of society. A. Social problem B. Social institution C. Social structure D. Social revolution E. Social policy Ans. D ; pg 19 True or False 36. The labor market is a social institution. Ans. True ; pg 4 37. Members of the millennial generation are less likely to live with their parents as young adults than 18 - 24 year olds in the 1960s. Ans. False ; pg 4 38. Race is not considered a demographic characteristic. Ans. False ; pg 4 39. Most social scientists agree there are five social classes in the United States Ans. False ; pg 5 40. Income affects social class but wealth does not.

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource Ans. False ; pg 5 41. Most working class Americans have job s in manufacturing or the service economy. Ans. True ; pg 5 42. A large collection of people must define something as a problem for it to be considered a social problem. Ans. True ; pg 6 43. The sociological imagination requires one to make connection s between personal troubles and public issues. Ans. True ; pg 9 Short Answer and Essay 44. What is intersectionality? Pick a social problem and explain why it is important to look at this problem form an intersectional perspective. How might our understanding of this problem be limited if we did not take an intersectional approach? Ans. Intersectionality is the way demographic factors combine to affect people’s experiences. Answers will vary based on example. (page 5) 45. What is a social problem? Discuss examples of each of the following types of social problems: social condition, event, and pattern of behavior. Ans. A social problem as a social condition, event, or pattern of behavior t hat negatively affects the well being of a significant number of people (or a number of significant people) who believe it needs to be changed or ameliorated. Answers will vary based on the examples chosen. (pages 6 - 7)

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource 46. What is the difference between the objective and subjective aspects of a social problem? Pick a social problem discussed in class and explain the difference between the objective and subjective aspects of this problem. Ans. Objective aspects are the concrete measures of the problem and its prevalence. Subjective aspects are shaped by what people define as a social problem. The rest of the answer will vary based on example. (pages 6 - 7)

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource Chapter 2 : Poverty Multiple Choice 1. Defining poverty based on annual income is an example of a __________ measure of poverty. A. absolute B. relative C. means tested D. subsidiary E. oppositional Ans. A ; pg 29 2. Defining poverty by comparing a person to others in the same society is an example of a __________ measure of poverty. A. absolute B. relative C. means tested D. subsidiary E. oppositional Ans. B ; pg 29 3. All of the following are examples of means tested safety net programs EXCEPT: A. T he Social Security Act B. Te mporary Assistance to Needy Families C. Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program D. Women, Infants, and Children Program E. The National School Lunch Program Ans. A ; pg 33 4. This program provides reduced cost meals for students between 130 % and 180% of the poverty line. A. The Social Security Act B. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families C. Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program D. Women, Infants, and Children Program

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource E. The School Lunch Program Ans. E ; pg 33 5. According to Karl Mar x, class is primarily based on: A. i ncome and occupation B. a combination of wealth and income C. o wnership of the means of production D. a combination of wealth and status E. i ncome and political power Ans. C ; pg 35 6. According to Max Weber, social strat ification is primarily based on: A. i ncome and occupation B. a combination of class, status, and power C. o wnership of the means of production D. a combination of wealth and status E. i ncome, race, and political power Ans. B ; pg 36 7. Social mobility is best defined as: A. the transition from immigrant to citizen B. the transition from one occupation to another C. the change that occurs when a person transitions from seeing poverty as functional to seeing it as dysfunctional D. the movement from one social class to another E. the movement from high school to college Ans. D ; pg 36 8. Which of the following sociological perspective s states that social inequality is necessary and inevitable ? A. Functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Feminist theory E. Structuralism Ans. A ; pg 40

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource 9. According to Max Weber, all of the following would be examples of status EXCEPT: A. Race B. Religion C. Gender D. Income E. Sexuality Ans. D ; pg 3 5 10. Ben’s family was very poor growing up, but was considered middle class by the time he reached the age of 18. This is an example of: A. social stratification B. social status C. social mobility D. social transmission E. social power Ans. C ; pg 36 11. Mary believes that she is poor because she feels inferior, powerless and lacks work ethic. Mary’s beliefs best characterize: A. Lewis’s culture of poverty thesis B. Gans’s ideas about the functions of the poor C. Weber’s ideas about class status, and power D. Moore’s ideas about welfare dependency Ans. A ; pg 43 12. A janitor earns le ss than a school principal. F unctionalist sociologist s might argue this difference in income : A. ensure s that the most talented people hold the most important jobs B. prevents the social mobility of janitors C. creates unnecessary divisions of income and power D. makes it more likely principals will exploit janitors Ans. A ; pg 40

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    Javier Trevi ñ o , Investigating Social Problems Instructor Resource 12. The culture of poverty thesis is very similar to: A. Functionalist theory B. Labeling theory C. Social mobility theory D. Social status theory E. Conflict theory Ans. B ; pg 43 13. Bob believes that there is a difference between the “ deserving ” and “ undeserving ” poor and that only the “ deserving ” poor should receive government assistance. Bob’s view best illustrates : A. Functionalist theory B. Social mobility theory C. Social status theory D. Conflict theory E. Labeling theory Ans. E ; pg 4 4 14. Karl Marx argued that when we care more about the things we buy than the labor necessary to create these things we: A. fetishize commodities B. alienate works C. engage in dialectical material i sm D. weaken the capitalist system Ans. A ; pg 44 15. Joe works in an automobile assembly plant. He has no say in what types of cars are made or how the cars are made. This is an example of: A. labeling theory B. the culture of poverty C. alienation D. dialectical materialism E. idealism Ans. C. ; pg 44

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