Sociology 100 Final Exam (Practice) PDF

Name:_____Sample Questions _____ SOCIOLOGY 100 Final Exam (Practice Only) INSTRUCTIONS: There are two sections to this exam, a multiple-choice section with 60 questions (each wort...

Name:_____Sample Questions _____ SOCIOLOGY 100 Final Exam (Practice Only) INSTRUCTIONS: There are two sections to this exam, a multiple-choice section with 60 questions (each worth 1 point) and two short essay questions each worth 20 points. Time: 2 hrs. Classification: Protected A  1. From a sociological perspective, many of the diseases affecting Aboriginal people result from which of the following? A. High-risk lifestyles B. Inequitable conditions in their communities C. Bad choices as adolescents D. Heredity E. All of the above 2. According to the text, which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death in women? A. Heart disease B. Accidents C. Cancer D. Stroke E. All of above 3. Which of the following statements represent a social determinant of health? A. Inherent physical attributes and genetics B. Mentality and country of origin C. Social class and ethnicity D. Attitude, outlook, and expectations E. All of above 4. John Porter’s extensive analysis of ethnic groups in Canada revealed that: A. there is a significant degree of ethnic stratification in Canadian society. B. although race can be a factor in social stratification, ethnicity is not important. C. all ethnic groups are roughly equal in terms of the distribution of social resources. D. Canada is a cultural mosaic rather than a melting pot. E. the vertical mosaic no longer exists. 5. __________________ refers to the biological and anatomical differences between females and males. A. Sex B. Gender C. Primary distinctions D. Secondary distinctions E. Physiological distinctions 2 Classification: Protected A  6. According to the text, which of the following sociological theories holds the most traditional view of gender? A. Feminism B. Conflict C. Functionalism D. Postmodern E. Symbolic Interactionism 7. The difference between race and ethnicity can be summed up by saying: A. race is much more useful than ethnicity. B. people are more willing to classify themselves by race than by ethnicity. C. it is possible to have more than one ethnicity, but people can only be a member of one race. D. while ethnic differences are easily seen, racial differences tend to be more subtle. E. race refers to physical characteristics, while ethnicity refers to cultural characteristics. 8. What term refers to a marriage that joins one female with more than one male? A. Endogamy B. Polygyny C. Monogamy D. Polygamy E. Polyandry 9. Which of the following is true of hunting and gathering societies? A. There is substantial gender inequality because men control the food supply. B. Hoe cultivation is not compatible with child-care. C. People are not able to grow their own food. D. Women contribute more to work outside the home. E. None of the above. 10. The belief in the superiority of one’s own culture compared with that of others is described as: A. non-specific ethnic pride B. subliminal racism C. stereotyping D. prejudice E. ethnocentrism 3 Classification: Protected A  11. Interactionist explanations of family problems, such as high rates of divorce and overall family instability focus on: A. how exploitation of the lower classes by the upper classes contributes to family problems. B. the relationship between family troubles and changes in other social institutions, such as the economy, religion, and law. C. the way in which definitions concerning family problems not only are socially constructed but also have an effect on how people are treated. D. patriarchy and how men's domination over women contributes to inequalities in families. E. matriarchy and how women's domination over men contributes to inequalities in families. 12. A family of orientation is defined as which of the following? A. Social relationships based on blood-related cousins. B. The family to which one is born and receives early socialization. C. The family where people have, or adopt, children. D. The only socially approved family form. E. The only legally approved social form. 13. Which of the following is not one of the reasons social conflict theorists argue that the family perpetuates social inequality? A. Patriarchy B. Women controlling their reproductive lives C. Property and inheritance D. All of the above E. None of the above 14. According to the text, which of the following statements concerning race, ethnicity, and racialization is true? A. The terms race, ethnicity, and racialization can be used interchangeably. B. Race refers to cultural differences in food, language, clothing practices, religion, marriage practices, and other traditions C. Ethnicity refers to biological differences between racial groups such as skin colour, eye colour and shape, hair colour and texture. D. The process through which race and racial differences get attributed to a population is the definition for racialization. E. None of the above 4 Classification: Protected A  15. __________________ is a hierarchical system of social organization in which cultural, political, and economic structures are controlled by men. A. Patriarchy B. Matriarchy C. Systematic male-discrimination D. Institutionalized, male-based discrimination E. Both a and c above 16. The result of Cummins’ (2014) analysis of the math SAT score distribution between women and men indicates that: A. there is little difference in the math performance between women and men B. women and men have vastly different natural abilities in math. C. men are noticeably stronger in math than women. D. women are noticeably stronger at math then men, despite popular assumptions. E. none of the above is true of Cummins study. 17. According to the text, transgender are… A. individuals who possess both male and female energies. B. individuals who identify with another sex and seek to live their lives on that basis. C. individuals whose physical sex characteristics fall outside the boundaries of male/female dualisms. D. individuals whose gender identity is neither man nor woman, is between or beyond genders, or is some combination of genders E. None of the above. 18. Which of the following is the clearest example of systemic racism in Canada? A. Hate literature against Jews, distributed by racist groups. B. Explicitly barring certain groups from immigrating to Canada. C. Minimum height and weight requirements for police officers. D. White Canadians opposed to multiculturalism. E. All of the above. 19. According to the text, in which Gender Gap Index did Canada score the highest in 2014? A. educational attainment B. political empowerment C. health and survival D. social advancement E. economic participation and opportunity 5 Classification: Protected A  20. According to your text, which of the following race relations approaches implements legal steps to end social, economic, and political forms of racism? A. Multiculturalism B. Monogenism. C. Segregation D. Colour-blind approach. E. Melting-pot approach 21. From an exchange theory perspective, the social advantages of hypogamy seem to exist primarily for the: A. high status man B. low status woman C. low status man D. low status man and high status woman E. none of the above 22. According to Talcott Parsons’s concept of the sick role, which of the following characterizes the sick person? A. The sick person is not expected to get well. B. The sick person has the choice whether or not to return to a healthy state. C. The sick person is still responsible for meeting social and personal obligations. D. The sick person is exempt from normal social responsibilities. E. The doctor is responsible for the wellbeing of the sick person. 23. According to the text, which of the following theories proposes that members of the privileged racial group will develop prejudices against marginalized racial groups in order to protect their position in the labour market? A. Functional Labour theory B. Social Conflict theory C. Labour unions theory D. Split labour market theory E. Pluralist theory 24. Which of the following best reflects the medicalization of women’s health issues? A. It can be highly subjective and does not always serve the interests of women. B. It benefits women in Canada and the United States. C. It does not affect women with biologically normal bodies. D. It is based on objective, scientific evidence. E. A typical psychological problem is interpreted as a medical problem. 6 Classification: Protected A  25. The Chinese Exclusionary Act is best classified as an example of which of the following?? A. De-jure discrimination B. De-facto discrimination C. Racial discrimination D. Racial profiling E. Both c and d above 26. According to the text, which of the following theories is most likely to argue for gender as a social construction? A. Conflict B. Functionalism C. Feminism D. Postmodernism E. Symbolic interactionism 27. According to the text, assimilation occurs when … A. a marginalized racial or ethnic group is absorbed into the culture of the dominant racial or ethnic group. B. cultural differences are maintained and celebrated. C. members of marginalized racial and ethnic groups are limited to particular geographic locations. D. All of the above E. None of the above 28. A stepfamily that includes children from both parents is described as a: A. stepchildren B. complex stepfamily C. multiple stepfamily D. simple stepfamily E. simple double family 29. Which of the following is true of hunting and gathering societies? A. There is substantial gender inequality because men control the food supply. B. Hoe cultivation is not compatible with child-care. C. People are not able to grow their own food. D. Women contribute to work outside the home. E. None of the above. 7 Classification: Protected A  SECTION II. SHORT ESSAY (40 points) Answer TWO of the following questions. Your essay should consist of full sentences and paragraphs rather than point-form statements. Be sure to answer all parts of the question you choose. It is imperative that you indicate which question number you are answering. Each question is worth 20 points. 1) Describe how any TWO sociological perspectives help us understand the typical operations of a healthcare system (Use two examples each). Please note that your examples, explanations and/or arguments should relate to the sociological concepts, theories and examples learned and discussed in this course. 2) Why might both men and women in Canada resist pressures for changes in gender/gender roles? Why might both men and women in Canada support pressures for changes in gender/gender roles? Note: Support your arguments with two reasons each. 3) Using two examples for each explain and describe “nature” and “nurture” approaches to the explanation of violence in society. Describe two types of social policies that would arise from each of these approaches? 8 Classification: Protected A