Early socialists called economics the dismal science because it:
a. destroyed the guild system
b. inevitably led to war
c. justified the exploitation of the masses
d. undermined the philosophy of mercantilism
Question 2The interactionist perspective asks which of the following questions?
a. How are sexual values important in maintaining social stability?
b. How are sexual norms contested in society?
c. In what ways does sexuality shape behavior and body image?
d. Are multiple forms of sexual identity possible?
Question 3Which of the following is an economic philosophy based on public ownership of property and sharing of profits?
a. democratic socialism
b. laissez-faire capitalism
c. socialism
d. welfare capitalism
Question 4The view that sexual violence, such as rape, is the result of the imbalance of power between men and women would be identified with which theoretical perspective?
a. functionalist
b. interactionist
c. feminist
d. conflict
Question 5Laissez-faire economists believe that human life would be best improved by:
a. a guaranteed minimum income for all citizens
b. allowing unrestrained competition in the marketplace
c. increasing a nation's holdings of gold and other precious metals
d. public ownership of property and the sharing of profits
Question 6Those who study the effect of power in social relations both within and between societies would be most closely identified with which theoretical perspective?
a. the functionalist perspective
b. the conflict perspective
c. the interactionist perspective
d. the feminist perspective
Question 7Adam Smith's concept of the invisible hand refers to the belief that:
a. competitive markets improve the quality of life for everyone
b. God influences all economic matters
c. people are not aware of their own economic interests
d. there is a limit to economic growth
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