WGU C273 INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIOLOGY EXAM 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS
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What did Émile Durkheim argue is the role of
deviance in society? - ....ANSWER...It reinforces
cultural values and norms.
Which perspective argues that prison cements a
"criminal" identity, making it more likely a person
will continue to engage in criminal behavior when
released? - ....ANSWER...Symbolic interactionism
How does functionalism view prison? -
....ANSWER...Prisons help prevent crime by providing
a negative sanction.
,What type of crime is committed by people of high
social status who are motivated by financial gain? -
....ANSWER...White-collar crime
What is an example of institutional discrimination in
everyday life? - ....ANSWER...The systematic denial of
home loans based on race.
How does the conflict perspective explain racial
prejudice? - ....ANSWER...Racial prejudice stems
from different racial groups competing for scarce
resources.
What is the difference between race and ethnicity? -
....ANSWER...Race refers to biological
characteristics, and ethnicity refers to cultural
characteristics.
Which term is used to describe a set of genes that
creates a certain physical appearance? -
....ANSWER...Phenotype
,Which pattern of group interaction involves ethnic
groups gradually giving up their distinctive culture
and traditions to adopt the patterns of the dominant
culture? - ....ANSWER...Assimilation
Which condition in marriages do sociologists view as
being shaped by culturally defined gender roles? -
....ANSWER...Who holds decision-making power
Which term refers to the difference between what
women make on average and what men make on
average over their lifetimes? - ....ANSWER...Gender
wage gap
Which of the following is typically a female-
dominated profession? - ....ANSWER...Middle school
teacher
How do the rates of suicide attempts compare
between lesbian, bisexual, or gay youth and
heterosexual youth? - ....ANSWER...Lesbian, bisexual,
or gay youth are twice as likely to attempt suicide.
Which type of harassment occurs when a person in
authority demands sexual favors of a subordinate as
, a condition of getting or keeping a job benefit? -
....ANSWER...Quid pro quo
What do sociologists focus on as an explanation for
why people are poor? - ....ANSWER...Social structure
According to Karl Marx, which of the following
factors determines social class? -
....ANSWER...Peoples' relationship to the means of
production
Why does the conflict perspective argue that social
stratification is universal? - ....ANSWER...The
powerful use society's resources to their benefit and
to oppress others.
Which problem associated with urban expansion is
responsible for driving up the prices of
homeownership and rent in poor areas, ultimately
forcing the original impoverished group out? -
....ANSWER...Gentrification
According to conflict theorist Immanuel Wallerstein,
which category do the poorest countries,
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