Question 21 pts
In their research of Unificationists, Lofland and Stark found that most converts
had been interested in religion from an early age.
had a history of mental problems such as depression and alcoholism.
had not been very interested in religion before their conversion.
were very reluctant to open up to them about their past.
Question 31 pts
When ____ exchanges occur, they are seldom repeated.
win/win
win/lose
reciprocal
non-material
Question 41 pts
Social solidarity
is possible in the absence of regular exchange.
reflects the degree to which people exchange positive sentiments.
is possible in the absence of interpersonal attachments only between people of different ranks.
makes it more likely that exchange partners will tolerate disagreements among each other.
Question 51 pts
Which of the following is something a typical symbolic interactionist is likely to say?
Developing a self precedes developing a mind.
Human communication typically does not require a great deal of interpretation.
Using speech and using symbols are entirely different things.
If we want to know why people do what they do, we must understand how they define their situations
Question 61 pts
Solomon Asch’s findings
were consistent with Homans’ theory regarding the effects of group solidarity.
supported the idea that conformity will be highest in groups where the level of agreement among members is great but not unanimous.
supported the idea that conformity normally distorts visual acuity.
supported the idea that time pressure distorts visual acuity.
Question 71 pts
The aim of Solomon Asch’s study was to see if social pressure could cause people to conform so far as to reject the plain evidence of their own senses.
True
False
Question 81 pts
The rational choice proposition implies that personal preferences and choices are not as important in guiding human action as are objective costs and benefits.
True
False
Question 91 pts
Sociologist tend to take the same approach as economists with regards to the concepts of reward and cost.
True
False
Question 101 pts
The principle of ____ particularly focuses on the early stages of social movement development.
dense origins
cosmopolitan growth
cosmopolitan origins
weak ties
Question 111 pts
Social scientists treat correlations as if they occurred by a “fluke” when
they are 1.0.
they are 0.0.
tests of significance show that the odds are high that they occurred randomly.
they exceed 1.0.
In their study of Unification Church recruitment, Lofland and Stark concluded that conversion is an act of conformity.
True
False
