Question 1

During periods of rapid social change, families experience social disorganization, which creates social problems that lead, in turn, to increased instability in society. This is part of the _____ view of families.

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A)   functionalist
B)   conflict theory
C)   symbolic interactionist
D)   exchange theoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What is the boomerang generation, and how have social forces, including social class, shaped it?

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The boomerang generation refers to young...

Question 3

Individuals who are 15 or older and single are

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A)   predominantly male.
B)   likely to have never been married.
C)   typically quite elderly, as most younger people marry.
D)   almost all divorced or widowed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Discuss the role of religion in promoting and inhibiting social change; give two examples.

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Religion has played a significant role i...

Question 5

Since 1960, the rate of divorce has _____, although it has _____ since 1980.

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A)   tripled; increased
B)   doubled; increased
C)   been cut in half; declined
D)   more than doubled; declinedE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Religious socialization is always a slow and gradual process of learning religious beliefs and values.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cults generally exist outside of the mainstream of society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the impact of industrialization on the family and gender roles within the United States; note the key differences in preindustrial and post-industrial families.

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Industrialization had a significant impa...

Question 9

According to functionalists, families serve all of the following basic social needs to ensure a consensus of values in society except

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A)   socializing the young.
B)   providing education to members.
C)   providing physical care for members.
D)   regulating sexual activities.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Weber's analysis of the Protestant ethic demonstrates

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A)   that religious beliefs are able to shape secular dimensions of national culture.
B)   the matriarchal nature of Protestantism.
C)   the weaknesses of Emile Durkheim's views on the functions of religion.
D)   that religion does serve as a type of drug for people who are disadvantaged in life.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Over two-thirds of Americans think religion can solve all or most of society's problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Functionalists and symbolic interactionists tend to be in agreement that the breakdown of the family is responsible for most of society's problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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