Sociology

Sociology Study Guide

7. Caste systems use an ascribed status to place individuals. a. True b. False 8. There is a possibility of an individual changing his or her status in a(n): a. Closed system b. Open system c. Caste system d. Gerontological system 9. Weber theorized that class includes which element(s)? a. Prestige b. Power c. Wealth d. All of the above 10. Conformity and intolerance are the trademark traits of which one of the following? a. Authoritarian control b. Institutionalized discrimination c. Scapegoating d. Prejudicial thinking 11. How easily minority groups have become part of the American society was largely dependent on which factor? a. Similarity to the dominant group b. Historical circumstances of arrival c. Economic circumstances d. All of the above 12. Ranking high in one area of social achievement being a strong indicator of ranking high inanother social achievement is the definition of which term? a. Social status b.

Status consistency c. Status inconsistency d. Socioeconomic status

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