Sociology

The incidence of gonorrhea and syphilis in Canada has ________ since the 1980s.

The incidence of gonorrhea and syphilis in Canada has ________ since the 1980s.

The incidence of gonorrhea and syphilis in Canada has ________ since the 1980s.
A)   stayed the same
B)   continually inclined
C)   continually declined
D)   spiked at a tremendous rate
E)   declined then increased

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somchaip

Which of the following statements about college-aged men and women is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about college-aged men and women is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about college-aged men and women is FALSE?
A)   Men display much the same level of dissatisfaction over body shape as do women.
B)   Most women widely accept the idea that "guys like thin girls."

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Azot3

During the twentieth century, the prevalence of cigarette smoking in Canada:A)peaked in the 1960s ...

During the twentieth century, the prevalence of cigarette smoking in Canada:A)peaked in the 1960s ...

During the twentieth century, the prevalence of cigarette smoking in Canada:
A)   peaked in the 1960s and declined substantially thereafter.
B)   peaked in the 1960s, declined, then resurged in 1990.
C)   peaked in the 1950s and began to inc

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lanB

What might explain gender differences in mental health problems?

What might explain gender differences in mental health problems?

What might explain gender differences in mental health problems?
A)   athletes in "extreme" sports
B)   gender roles
C)   our cultural definition of success
D)   the Bruce Willis Syndrome
E)   society's overemphasis on t

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x_cod3r

What is true of age, sex, and death in Canada?

What is true of age, sex, and death in Canada?

What is true of age, sex, and death in Canada?
A)   Across the life course, women are healthier than men.
B)   Socialization aids men's health, while hindering women's health.
C)   Women are more likely than men to suffer from &quo

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lanB

What is the term for the study of the distribution of health and disease in a society's ...

What is the term for the study of the distribution of health and disease in a society's ...

What is the term for the study of the distribution of health and disease in a society's population?
A)   demography
B)   sociology of health
C)   sociology of medicine
D)   economic epidemiology
E)   social epidemiology

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x_cod3r

In its beginnings, what effect did the Industrial Revolution have on health in Western Europe and ...

In its beginnings, what effect did the Industrial Revolution have on health in Western Europe and ...

In its beginnings, what effect did the Industrial Revolution have on health in Western Europe and North America?
A)   It improved health by drawing people from rural to urban areas.
B)   It did little to improve health.
C)   It equalized acc

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x_cod3r

You are studying to be a physician in a low-income country. What will be true of your job?

You are studying to be a physician in a low-income country. What will be true of your job?

You are studying to be a physician in a low-income country. What will be true of your job?
A)   You will encounter the same disease patterns as are found in Canada.
B)   You will encounter the same disease patterns as were found in Western Euro

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x_cod3r

Which of the following statements about health and society is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about health and society is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about health and society is FALSE?
A)   People judge their health relative to that of others.
B)   What is healthy is what people hold to be morally good.
C)   Cultural standards of health are static.
D

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x_cod3r

What is the term for the dynamic of bureaucracy that rewards a student for going through the ...

What is the term for the dynamic of bureaucracy that rewards a student for going through the ...

What is the term for the dynamic of bureaucracy that rewards a student for going through the "proper" schooling sequence?
A)   bureaucratic uniformity
B)   rigid expectations
C)   performance ratings
D)   sequential expectations

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lanB

Which of the following is true regarding access to higher education in Canada?

Which of the following is true regarding access to higher education in Canada?

Which of the following is true regarding access to higher education in Canada?
A)   Fewer young people are accessing higher education today.
B)   Those from less privileged family backgrounds are increasing their participation more than those f

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x_cod3r

If all schools were exactly the same across Canada, would all students perform the same?

If all schools were exactly the same across Canada, would all students perform the same?

If all schools were exactly the same across Canada, would all students perform the same?
A)   Yes, all students would perform the same.
B)   No, those students whose families value and encourage learning would still perform better.
C)   Yes,

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somchaip

Standardized testing, according to social-conflict analysis is:A)an accurate measure of ...

Standardized testing, according to social-conflict analysis is:A)an accurate measure of ...

Standardized testing, according to social-conflict analysis is:
A)   an accurate measure of intelligence.
B)   the only viable option when performance must be evaluated.
C)   biased in favour of the dominant culture.
D)   not likely to be

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lanB

According to the 2011 census, approximately _______ percent of Canadians aged 25 to 64 have acquired ...

According to the 2011 census, approximately _______ percent of Canadians aged 25 to 64 have acquired ...

According to the 2011 census, approximately _______ percent of Canadians aged 25 to 64 have acquired a post-secondary education certificate, diploma, or degree.
A)   25
B)   35
C)   45
D)   55
E)   65

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Azot3

Schooling in the United States reflects:

Schooling in the United States reflects:

Schooling in the United States reflects:
A)   democratic socialism.
B)   the laws of supply and demand.
C)   the value of equal opportunity.
D)   values that are not very practical.
E)   the value of exclusion.

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x_cod3r

In Japan, your aspirations to attend college or university will be thwarted if:A)you have poor test ...

In Japan, your aspirations to attend college or university will be thwarted if:A)you have poor test ...

In Japan, your aspirations to attend college or university will be thwarted if:
A)   you have poor test scores.
B)   your social background is not "up to par."
C)   your wealth is minimal.
D)   you are a female.
E)   your sib

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Gargadon

Which of the following statements about schooling in India is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about schooling in India is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about schooling in India is FALSE?
A)   The opportunity for schooling is limited for many children because their parents depend on their income.
B)   Most people in India now receive some primary education.

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x_cod3r

Which of following is FALSE regarding schooling and economic development?

Which of following is FALSE regarding schooling and economic development?

Which of following is FALSE regarding schooling and economic development?
A)   Approximately one-third of the people around the world cannot read or write.
B)   In low-income nations, available schooling tends to go to boys.
C)   Schooling i

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x_cod3r

________ is the social institution through which society provides its members with important ...

________ is the social institution through which society provides its members with important ...

________ is the social institution through which society provides its members with important knowledge, including basic facts and job skills as well as cultural norms and values.
A)   Instruction
B)   Schooling
C)   Education
D)   Learnin

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x_cod3r

Identify and describe the religious forms that are associated with hunting and gathering societies ...

Identify and describe the religious forms that are associated with hunting and gathering societies ...

Identify and describe the religious forms that are associated with hunting and gathering societies on the one hand, and horticultural and pastoral societies on the other.

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x_cod3r

Define cult and identify a specific example.

Define cult and identify a specific example.

Define cult and identify a specific example.

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somchaip

Distinguish between the profane and the sacred, citing examples for each.

Distinguish between the profane and the sacred, citing examples for each.

Distinguish between the profane and the sacred, citing examples for each.

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x_cod3r

What is the cultural ideal of marriage in Canada? After answering this, describe the reality of ...

What is the cultural ideal of marriage in Canada? After answering this, describe the reality of ...

What is the cultural ideal of marriage in Canada? After answering this, describe the reality of marriage. At what points do the cultural ideal and the real diverge? List and describe these differences, and speculate about how the gap between the idea

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x_cod3r

According to structural-functionalism, what are the functions of the family?

According to structural-functionalism, what are the functions of the family?

According to structural-functionalism, what are the functions of the family?

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x_cod3r

What is the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?

What is the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?

What is the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?

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x_cod3r

Compared with Protestants, lower social standing is typical of Catholics.

Compared with Protestants, lower social standing is typical of Catholics.

Compared with Protestants, lower social standing is typical of Catholics.
A) True
B) False

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x_cod3r

Religion does not exist in every society of the world.

Religion does not exist in every society of the world.

Religion does not exist in every society of the world.
A) True
B) False

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x_cod3r

Christianity began as a cult.

Christianity began as a cult.

Christianity began as a cult.
A) True
B) False

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Azot3

The symbolic-interaction approach views religion as a social construction.

The symbolic-interaction approach views religion as a social construction.

The symbolic-interaction approach views religion as a social construction.
A) True
B) False

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Azot3

The most serious problem for children in single-parent families is the lack of a male role model.

The most serious problem for children in single-parent families is the lack of a male role model.

The most serious problem for children in single-parent families is the lack of a male role model.
A) True
B) False

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somchaip

Most research suggests growing up in a one-parent family disadvantages children.

Most research suggests growing up in a one-parent family disadvantages children.

Most research suggests growing up in a one-parent family disadvantages children.
A) True
B) False

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x_cod3r

Single parenthood is more than twice as common among women as among men.

Single parenthood is more than twice as common among women as among men.

Single parenthood is more than twice as common among women as among men.
A) True
B) False

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somchaip

Most child abusers are women who do not work outside the home.

Most child abusers are women who do not work outside the home.

Most child abusers are women who do not work outside the home.
A) True
B) False

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somchaip

Women are more likely to be injured by a family member than to be hurt in an automobile accident.

Women are more likely to be injured by a family member than to be hurt in an automobile accident.

Women are more likely to be injured by a family member than to be hurt in an automobile accident.
A) True
B) False

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x_cod3r

Women derive greater benefits from marriage than men do.

Women derive greater benefits from marriage than men do.

Women derive greater benefits from marriage than men do.
A) True
B) False

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lanB

Latchkey kids are a thing of the past.

Latchkey kids are a thing of the past.

Latchkey kids are a thing of the past.
A) True
B) False

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Azot3

The social-conflict analysis of the family emphasizes the role of patriarchy.

The social-conflict analysis of the family emphasizes the role of patriarchy.

The social-conflict analysis of the family emphasizes the role of patriarchy.
A) True
B) False

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x_cod3r

Which of the following is true regarding the future of religion?

Which of the following is true regarding the future of religion?

Which of the following is true regarding the future of religion?
A)   High levels of immigration from many religious countries will reduce the intensity of the religious character of Canadian society.
B)   New technology will reduce the need fo

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x_cod3r

If you are a fundamentalist, you willA)accept religious pluralism.B)endorse liberal political ...

If you are a fundamentalist, you willA)accept religious pluralism.B)endorse liberal political ...

If you are a fundamentalist, you will
A)   accept religious pluralism.
B)   endorse liberal political goals.
C)   focus simply on how the world around us works.
D)   pursue the personal experience of God's presence.
E)   adopt &qu

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x_cod3r

Some analysts conclude that Canada is becoming a post-denominational society based on the fact ...

Some analysts conclude that Canada is becoming a post-denominational society based on the fact ...

Some analysts conclude that Canada is becoming a post-denominational society based on the fact that:
A)   membership in established churches has increased.
B)   an increasing number of people have sought spiritual development outside establishe

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