A classroom that hints that boys are better at math than girls is an example of
a) hidden curriculum.
b) superego.
c) preoperational thought.
d) mass media.
Ques. 2Rachel works for a social service agency that helps at-risk families. Her agency's focus is the role each family member plays and on each relationship with the family.
The agency looks at parent-child, parent-parent, and child-child relationships and the rules involved in those relationships. Which theory does Rachel's agency follow? a) Family systems theory
b) Developmental theory
c) Symbolic interaction theory
d) Social exchange theory
Ques. 3Supplementing the incomes of poor families to reduce poverty is an example of
a) vertical equity.
b) horizontal equity.
c) labor force equity.
d) social equity.
Ques. 4Dr. Jordan, a sociologist, is researching the consequences of childcare struggles on parenting. As part of the research, she has gathered detailed information in person which included follow-up and clarification questions, from 1,000 subjects.
The process has been time-consuming and expensive, but the information is valuable. Which research method did Dr. Jordan use? a) In-depth interview
b) Survey
c) Observation
d) Secondary analysis
Ques. 5Which sociologist noted that suicide had patterns and was not a random event?
a) Emile Durkheim
b) Peter Berger
c) Ralph LaRossa
d) Karen Pyke
Ques. 6Since 1991, the adolescent pregnancy rate has
a) decreased significantly.
b) increased significantly.
c) increased slightly.
d) decreased slightly.
Ques. 7Making and enforcing rules strictly with little warmth generally leads to
a) withdrawn, fearful children.
b) successful, happy children.
c) well-behaved, empathetic children.
d) aggressive and impulsive children.