Evolutionary theories essentially argue that a/an __________ society is the best kind of society.
a. nomadic
b. punitive
c. industrial
d. threshold
Question 2Identity is the concept often used to denote:
a. situationally based self images
b. enduring self-conceptions
c. all aspects of self
d. role playing style
Question 3Urban revolts, such as Watts, occur __________.
a. after uprisings have already begun in rural areas
b. only when people have low expectations
c. when rising expectations are not met
d. only in response to a shooting
Question 4Which of the following is true about sociologists who study religion?
a. They can determine which faith tradition is the correct one.
b. They can prove that one religion is better than another.
c. They can study the effects of different belief systems.
d. They can make claims about the morality of various faith traditions.
Question 5Let's say several countries all end up at the most advanced stage of development possible, but each has gone through a different process to get there. Which theory would this scenario illustrate?
a. multilinear
b. quadrilinear
c. cyclical
d. counter-evolutionary
Question 6A system of producing goods and services is known as __________.
a. socialism
b. capitalism
c. an economy
d. an industrial society
Question 7According to the text, a zero tolerance policy for guns and other weapons on campus __________.
a. has no real effect on student safety
b. works to protect students in inner-city schools, but not in the suburbs
c. helps to make schools safer
d. has never really been tried in the United States