Choose the best answer for each multiple choice question. Usually, multiple choice questions include two or more answers that might appear to be correct but there is always one best answer.
1. Functionalism is a sociological theory that explains social life using a ___________ approach:
a. Micro analysis
b. Interpretive analysis
c. Macro analysis
d. Statistical Analysis
2. Functionalism is a sociological theory that views society as:
a. Genetic
b. Symbolic
c. Chaotic
d. Stable
3. When a society’s parts work together to maintain stability, functionalists refer to this as:
a. Equilibrium
b. Social solidarity
c. Anomie
d. Latent function
4. Schools pass on generational knowledge, hospitals treat the ill, and religion provides comfort. What is it called when a social institution serves a purpose for society?
a. Symbol
b. Agency
c. Dysfunction
d. Function
5. Sociologists refer to parts of society that do not make positive contributions to the stability of society as ______.
a. Dysfunctional
b. Functional
c. Equilibrium
d. False consciousness
6. Manifest functions are
a. Intentional actions meant to fulfill a goal
b. Unintentional actions meant to fulfill a goal
c. Actions which usually result in dysfunctions
d. Actions which cannot be measured
7. Education keeps a number of young people from being classified as unemployed is an example of:
a. Manifest Function
b. Latent Function
c. Dysfunction
d. Functional Imperative
8. The War on Drugs in the United States has resulted in a more violent and aggressive criminal network in Mexico can be understood by functionalists as:
a. Manifest function
b. Latent function
c. Latent dysfunction
d. Manifest dysfunction
9. Throughout his life, John has had very little moral guidance and this has resulted in numerous arrests and charges of criminal activities. Functionalists would refer to John’s lack of social integration as:
a. Dysfunction
b. Latent dysfunction
c. Anomie
d. Deviance
10. Functionalism is a sociological theory that views social change as:
a. Rapid
b. Gradual
c. Intense
d. Nonexistent
Extra Credit Critical Thinking Question
Based on the functionalist perspective, is social stratification functional or dysfunctional?
Answers:
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B
Extra Credit Answer
Functionalists view social stratification as functional. This means that social inequality has a function in society. Since some positions in society require talent, skill, or have a certain level of danger or stress in order to motivate people to fill those positions, society rewards them with culturally deemed social rewards such as higher levels of income, respect, and power.
Scoring Guide:
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the lecture more carefully.
a. Micro analysis
b. Interpretive analysis
c. Macro analysis
d. Statistical Analysis
2. Functionalism is a sociological theory that views society as:
a. Genetic
b. Symbolic
c. Chaotic
d. Stable
3. When a society’s parts work together to maintain stability, functionalists refer to this as:
a. Equilibrium
b. Social solidarity
c. Anomie
d. Latent function
4. Schools pass on generational knowledge, hospitals treat the ill, and religion provides comfort. What is it called when a social institution serves a purpose for society?
a. Symbol
b. Agency
c. Dysfunction
d. Function
5. Sociologists refer to parts of society that do not make positive contributions to the stability of society as ______.
a. Dysfunctional
b. Functional
c. Equilibrium
d. False consciousness
6. Manifest functions are
a. Intentional actions meant to fulfill a goal
b. Unintentional actions meant to fulfill a goal
c. Actions which usually result in dysfunctions
d. Actions which cannot be measured
7. Education keeps a number of young people from being classified as unemployed is an example of:
a. Manifest Function
b. Latent Function
c. Dysfunction
d. Functional Imperative
8. The War on Drugs in the United States has resulted in a more violent and aggressive criminal network in Mexico can be understood by functionalists as:
a. Manifest function
b. Latent function
c. Latent dysfunction
d. Manifest dysfunction
9. Throughout his life, John has had very little moral guidance and this has resulted in numerous arrests and charges of criminal activities. Functionalists would refer to John’s lack of social integration as:
a. Dysfunction
b. Latent dysfunction
c. Anomie
d. Deviance
10. Functionalism is a sociological theory that views social change as:
a. Rapid
b. Gradual
c. Intense
d. Nonexistent
Extra Credit Critical Thinking Question
Based on the functionalist perspective, is social stratification functional or dysfunctional?
Answers:
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. B
Extra Credit Answer
Functionalists view social stratification as functional. This means that social inequality has a function in society. Since some positions in society require talent, skill, or have a certain level of danger or stress in order to motivate people to fill those positions, society rewards them with culturally deemed social rewards such as higher levels of income, respect, and power.
Scoring Guide:
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the lecture more carefully.