Sociology Quiz Paper
Question 1 of 25 1.0 Points
Prior to a formal system of education that included schools, teachers, and diplomas how was the manifest function of education accomplished? A. Through a process of acculturation. B. Through heredity and genetics. C. Children relied on instinct to develop skills needed. D. Children relied on experimentation and imitation
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the central sociological principle of education as it relates to a nation's needs? A. It is a reflection of the nation's culture and economy B. It creates a system of labeling individuals to facilitate occupation and role C. It is a formal system necessary for international recognition. …show more content…
a new or different religion C. a subdivision of a dominant religion D. a group of people dedicated to their own needs
Answer Key: B
Question 18 of 25 1.0 Points
The perception of health varies considerably among societies of the world. The definition of what constitutes health and illness is most defined by which of the following variables? A. the culture of society B. the life expectancy of members of the society C. the life span of members of the society D. the extent of medical services within a society
Answer Key: A
Question 19 of 25 1.0 Points
Because the sociology of medicine focuses on how cultural beliefs, lifestyle and social class influence health and illness, the sociology of medicine is a[n] ________ field of sociology. A. applied B. biological C. clinical D. theoretical
Answer Key: A
Question 20 of 25 1.0 Points
The definition of health and illness varies from culture to culture and group to group. This variance in definition is most aligned with which sociological perspective? A. functionalism B. the conflict perspective C. symbolic interactionism D. the feminist
Prior to a formal system of education that included schools, teachers, and diplomas how was the manifest function of education accomplished? A. Through a process of acculturation. B. Through heredity and genetics. C. Children relied on instinct to develop skills needed. D. Children relied on experimentation and imitation
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 25 1.0 Points
What is the central sociological principle of education as it relates to a nation's needs? A. It is a reflection of the nation's culture and economy B. It creates a system of labeling individuals to facilitate occupation and role C. It is a formal system necessary for international recognition. …show more content…
a new or different religion C. a subdivision of a dominant religion D. a group of people dedicated to their own needs
Answer Key: B
Question 18 of 25 1.0 Points
The perception of health varies considerably among societies of the world. The definition of what constitutes health and illness is most defined by which of the following variables? A. the culture of society B. the life expectancy of members of the society C. the life span of members of the society D. the extent of medical services within a society
Answer Key: A
Question 19 of 25 1.0 Points
Because the sociology of medicine focuses on how cultural beliefs, lifestyle and social class influence health and illness, the sociology of medicine is a[n] ________ field of sociology. A. applied B. biological C. clinical D. theoretical
Answer Key: A
Question 20 of 25 1.0 Points
The definition of health and illness varies from culture to culture and group to group. This variance in definition is most aligned with which sociological perspective? A. functionalism B. the conflict perspective C. symbolic interactionism D. the feminist