SOC302 Quiz

In Weber’s multidimensional model of stratification, “status” refers primarily to:

A) Economic resources

B) Social prestige and honor

C) Political power D) Occupational skill level Which scenario best illustrates structural mobility? A) A worker earning a promotion after gaining new skills B) A woman surpassing her parents’ education level

C) Widespread upward movement due to national economic growth

D) A man switching careers without changing income From a conflict theory lens, hidden curriculum in schools primarily functions to: A) Build critical thinking skills

B) Transmit dominant class values and norms

C) Equalize opportunities for all D) Promote creativity In sociological usage, the term “minority group” is defined by: A) Numerical representation in a population B) Genetic distinctiveness

C) Relative lack of power compared to dominant groups

D) Geographic isolation When a dominant group imposes its culture on a minority until the latter’s identity erodes, the process is called: A) Cultural pluralism B) Segregation

C) Forced assimilation

D) Integration Which of the following is an example of a manifest function of religion? A) Offering a venue for social gatherings

B) Providing moral guidance and social norms

C) Reinforcing economic inequality D) Serving as a political platform In symbolic interactionist analysis, gender is understood as: A) A purely biological category

B) A social construct performed through daily interactions

C) A fixed role determined at birth D) A result of economic inequality According to Malthus, population checks occur through: A) Cultural assimilation B) Urbanization

C) Positive and preventive constraints

D) Institutional reforms Which health concept best explains why low-income communities face higher rates of chronic illness? A) Epidemiological transition

B) Social determinants of health

C) Cultural diffusion D) Biomedical model In demographic transition theory, the sharpest population growth occurs during: A) Stage 1

B) Stage 2

C) Stage 3 D) Stage 4 A movement aiming to restore traditional religious practices while resisting secular influence is: A) Reform movement B) Revolutionary movement

C) Resistance movement

D) Alternative movement Which concept describes a situation where stereotypes lead people to act in ways that cause the stereotype to come true? A) Social stratification

B) Self-fulfilling prophecy

C) Role strain D) Labeling theory From a functionalist perspective, which is a dysfunction of social stratification? A) Incentivizing hard work

B) Wasting human potential by limiting opportunities

C) Assigning people to roles D) Rewarding talent In conflict theory, religion is often seen as: A) A source of moral unity

B) A tool for maintaining ruling-class dominance

C) A neutral institution D) A driver of social mobility An acting crowd differs from an expressive crowd because acting crowds: