Norms governing social relationships

UESTION 1

17. When are crime and deviance dysfunctional?

A.

They provide temporary safety

B.

They create trust in poor relationships

C.

They erode trust in formal relationships

D.

They dissolve tensions

4 points

QUESTION 2

5. Which of the following, created in 1978, made it illegal for employers to fire, demote, or penalize a pregnant employee?

A.

Equal Pay Act

B.

Fertility Enhancement Act

C.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

D.

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

4 points

QUESTION 3

13. Riley, a medical assistant, earns $49,000 annually. She decided to move from the emergency department to the pediatrics department for about the same salary. Riley has experienced:

A.

horizontal mobility.

B.

vertical mobility.

C.

intergenerational mobility.

D.

intragenerational mobility.

4 points

QUESTION 4

7. Opposition to same-sex marriage is highest among which of the following groups?

A.

Persons who live on the East coast

B.

Persons who live in the North West

C.

Persons age 55 and older

D.

Persons age 40-54

4 points

QUESTION 5

23. The terms “society” and “culture” are:

A.

mutually dependent.

B.

independent

C.

mutually exclusive.

D.

literal opposites.

4 points

QUESTION 6

15. Men are _________ likely to be victim of a homicide, robbery, or aggravated assault than women.

A.

equally

B.

more

C.

less

D.

slightly less

4 points

QUESTION 7

Pam was inviting children to her daughter’s birthday party. She invited all of her neighbors, except the new family, the Chos, who recently moved from South Korea. By not inviting the Cho family, Pam exhibited:

A.

discrimination.

B.

prejudice.

C.

stereotyping.

D.

scapegoating.

4 points

QUESTION 8

Gender identity is typically developed:

A.

during adolescents.

B.

early in life.

C.

after puberty.

D.

during young adulthood.

4 points

QUESTION 9

14. Which of the following statements about crime is true?

A.

Property crime is more prevalent than violent crime.

B.

There are more arrests for violent crimes than for property crimes

C.

There are more arrests for victimless crimes than for violent crimes

D.

There are more arrests for victimless crimes than for violent crimes

4 points

QUESTION 10

16. Bryan’s mother taught him to be kind and honest. When faced with the opportunity for dishonesty, Bryan remembered his mother’s words and was honest. What does Bryan’s behavior illustrate?

A.

Informal social controls

B.

Internal social controls

C.

External social controls

D.

Formal social controls

4 points

QUESTION 11

19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a formal organization?

A.

Social statues and roles are organized around shared expectations and goals.

B.

Norms governing social relationships specify the members’ rights.

C.

A formal hierarchy includes leaders or people who are “in charge.”

D.

Social structure is informal and contingent upon the members’ experiences.