Question 1

Teachers and guidance counselors may encourage male students to pursue careers in the sciences,but they steer equally talented female students into careers as early childhood teachers.Such socialization into traditional gender roles is considered a form of

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A)  social integration.
B)  political integration.
C)  social control.
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 2

In schools in the United States,bilingual education has been defended on the grounds that it

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A)  is a means to encourage cultural diversity.
B)  assists in the cultural integration of immigrant groups.
C)  assists in the political integration of immigrant groups.
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 3

Which researcher's work yielded the concept referred to as the teacher-expectancy effect?

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A)  Talcott Parsons
B)  Howard Becker
C)  Robert Rosenthal
D)  Max Weber

Question 4

In the last decade,the Chinese government revised their nation's history curriculum to

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A)  teach that the Chinese Communist Party,not the United States,played a central role in defeating Japan during World War II.
B)  remove any mention of the 30 million Chinese who died under Mao Zedong's program.
C)  remove any mention of China's increasing role in the modern capitalist economy.
D)  teach that the Chinese Communist Party played a central role in defeating Japan during World War II while removing any mention of the 30 million Chinese who died under Mao Zedong's program.

Question 5

A particular college requires students to live on campus during their first two years to help foster a sense of community among diverse groups.This

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A)  is illegal in most states.
B)  serves a latent function of education.
C)  serves a manifest function of education.
D)  is an attempt to re-socialize improper behavior.

Question 6

Federal Title IX policies required schools to

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A)  offer sex-segregated classes.
B)  offer preference to females over males for financial aid.
C)  give girls more opportunities to play sports.
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

In a study of tracking in a California school system,17 percent of students in a tracked system qualified for college credit.What percentage qualified in an open system where any student could enroll in an advanced placement (AP) course?

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A)  about 10%
B)  about 20%
C)  about 30%
D)  about 50%

Question 8

How many years passed between the establishment of the first men's college and the first women winning admission to an institute of higher learning?

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A)  50 years
B)  100 years
C)  150 years
D)  200 years

Question 9

Numerous sociological studies have revealed that additional years of formal schooling are associated with which of the following?

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A)  openness to new ideas
B)  more conservative social viewpoints
C)  lower average incomes
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 10

Which sociological perspective portrays contemporary education as basically benign-for example,it argues that schools rationally sort and select students for future high-status positions,thereby meeting society's need for talented and expert personnel?

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A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  labeling theory

Question 11

Discuss the interactionist perspective on education.Define the teacher-expectancy effect and give examples to illustrate your answer.

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Question 12

An increase in the lowest level of education required to enter a field is referred to as

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A)  the hidden curriculum.
B)  escalation.
C)  credentialism.
D)  the worker-expectancy effect. C

Question 13

In 2009 among the following nations,which had the highest percentage of persons who had graduated with a higher education degree?

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A)  Poland
B)  Great Britain
C)  Japan
D)  Germany

Question 14

Which sociological perspective emphasizes how the common identity and social integration fostered by education contributes to overall societal stability and consensus?

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A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  global perspective

Question 15

Which sociologist studied both poor and affluent Chicago schools and noted administrators expected less of children from poorer neighborhoods?

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A)  Talcott Parsons
B)  Howard Becker
C)  Robert Rosenthal
D)  Max Weber

Question 16

Which of the following is stressed by formal education?

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A)  the liberal use of broad generalizations
B)  the importance of qualifying statements
C)  the acceptance of established truths
D)  the acceptance of established practices

Question 17

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the integrative power of education in human society?

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A)  functionalist perspective
B)  conflict perspective
C)  interactionist perspective
D)  global perspective

Question 18

Bestowing status on students by awarding them a diploma after they have successfully completed all graduation requirements can be considered a

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A)  manifest function of education.
B)  latent function of education.
C)  dysfunction of education.
D)  goal of the interactionist approach to education. A

Question 19

In what ways has research shown that education can serve as an agent of change? How does this latent function of education differ from other latent functions as described by the functionalist perspective?

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Research has shown that education can serve as an agent of change in several ways. Firstly, education can empower individuals by providing them with knowledge and skills that can help them improve their socio-economic status. This can lead to a more equal distribution of wealth and opportunities within society. Additionally, education can also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which can lead to societal advancements and innovations.

Furthermore, education can also serve as a means of social mobility, allowing individuals to move up the social ladder and break free from the cycle of poverty. This can lead to a more meritocratic society where individuals are rewarded based on their abilities and efforts rather than their social background.

The latent function of education as described by the functionalist perspective differs from other latent functions in that it is not immediately recognized or intended. Latent functions are the unintended or unrecognized consequences of an institution or social phenomenon. In the case of education, the latent function of serving as an agent of change may not be the primary goal of the education system, but it is a positive outcome that contributes to the overall functioning and stability of society. Other latent functions of education, such as socialization and cultural transmission, are more explicitly recognized and intended by the education system.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender and education?

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A)  In the late 1960s,twice as many women as men received degrees.
B)  Today,women outnumber men at college commencements.
C)  Few women are enrolled in graduate education.
D)  Few women enroll in medical,dental,or law school.

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