Sociology Quiz 3

Sociology
Quiz 3
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Question 1 of 25
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Who is the sociologist given credit for coining the concept of the McDonaldization of Society?

D.George Ritzer

Question 2 of 25
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Samantha works in a place that is hierarchical, has a division of labor, written rules, communications and records, and in which the administration treats workers impersonally. Based on these characteristics, we can conclude that Samantha works in a[n] ________.

C.bureaucracy

Question 3 of 25
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The Ku Klux Klan, March of Dimes, and Boy Scouts of America all have specific objectives that guide their operation. Even though their respective activities and membership rosters have significant differences, all three would share the classification of being

C.formal organizations

Question 4 of 25
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The early theorist who proposed religious beliefs were the key to whether or not a society embraced capitalism was ________.

C.Max Weber

Question 5 of 25
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Hank lives in a society that believes in the acceptance of rules, efficiency, and practical results. Frank lives in a society that believes in customs and close personal relationships. Which society is more likely to be industrialized?

C.The society that believes in rules, efficiency, and practical results.

Question 6 of 25
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In which two societies would someone find relationships that are based on history, diffuse, and long-term?

B.horticultural and agricultural societies

Question 7 of 25
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Tom works as an agent for a large insurance company. At his work station he has taped pictures up of his wife and granddaughter and a few others of last year 's Caribbean vacation. Sociologists would see these pictures as an attempt by Tom to:

A.resist alienation.

Question 8 of 25
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As voluntary organizations, what do the College Young