GENERAL ARTEMIO RICARTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

# 35 Bil-loca, City of Batac

MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

Shade the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question on your answer
sheet.

1. Which of the following best describes sociology as a subject?

A. The study of individual behavior C. The study of cultures
B. The study of society and social interaction D. The study of economics

2. C. Wright Mills once said that sociologists need to develop a sociological __________ to study how society
affects individuals.
A. culture B. imagination C. method D. tool

3. A sociologist defines society as a group of people who reside in a defined area, share a culture, and who:
A. interact C. work in the same industry
B. speak different languages D. practice a recognized religion

4. Seeing patterns means that a sociologist needs to be able to:

A. compare the behavior of individuals from different societies
B. compare one society to another
C. identify similarities in how social groups respond to social pressure
D. compare individuals to groups

5. The Philippine flag is a material object that denotes the Philippines; however, there are certain
connotations that many associate with the flag, like bravery and freedom. In this example, what are
bravery and freedom?
A. Symbols C. Language
B. Material culture D. Nonmaterial culture

6. Rodney and Elise are Filipino students studying abroad in Italy. When they are introduced to their host
families, the families kiss them on both cheeks. When Rodney’s host brother introduces himself and
kisses Rodney on both cheeks, Rodney pulls back in surprise. Where he is from, unless they are
romantically involved, men do not kiss one another. This is an example of:
A. culture shock C. imperialism
B. ethnocentrism D. xenocentrism

7. The existence of social norms, both formal and informal, is one of the main things that inform
___________, otherwise known as a way to encourage social conformity.
A. values C. sanctions
B. social control D. mores

8. The biggest difference between mores and folkways is that

A. mores are primarily linked to morality, whereas folkways are primarily linked to being commonplace
within a culture
B. mores are absolute, whereas folkways are temporary
C. mores refer to material culture, whereas folkways refer to nonmaterial culture
D. mores refer to nonmaterial culture, whereas folkways refer to material culture

9. The notion that people cannot feel or experience something that they do not have a word for can be
explained by:
A. linguistics C. Sapir-Whorf
B. Ethnographic imagery D. bilingualism

10. Which of the following best depicts Marx’s concept of alienation from the process of one’s labor?
A. A supermarket cashier always scans store coupons before company coupons because she was taught
to do it that way.
B. A businessman feels that he deserves a raise, but is nervous to ask his manager for one; instead, he
comforts himself with the idea that hard work is its own reward.
C. An associate professor is afraid that she won’t be given tenure and starts spreading rumors about
one of her associates to make herself look better.
D. A construction worker is laid off and takes a job at a fast food restaurant temporarily, although he
has never had an interest in preparing food before.
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11. Mary works full-time at an office downtown while her young children stay at a neighbor’s house. She’s
just learned that the childcare provider is leaving the country. Mary has succumbed to pressure to
volunteer at her church, plus her ailing mother-in-law will be moving in with her next month. Which of
the following is likely to occur as Mary tries to balance her existing and new responsibilities?
A. Role strain C. Self-fulfilling prophecy
B. Status conflict D. Status strain

12. . Socialization, as a sociological term, describes:

A. how people interact during social situations
B. how people learn societal norms, beliefs, and values
C. a person’s internal mental state when in a group setting
D. the difference between introverts and extroverts

13. Why are wealthy parents more likely than poor parents to socialize their children toward creativity and
problem solving?
A. Wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment.
B. Wealthy parents are not concerned about their children rebelling against their rules.
C. Wealthy parents never engage in repetitive tasks.
D. Wealthy parents are more concerned with money than with a good education.

14. Which one of the following is not a way people are socialized by religion?
A. People learn the material culture of their religion.
B. Life stages and roles are connected to religious celebration.
C. An individual’s personal internal experience of a divine being leads to their faith.
D. Places of worship provide a space for shared group experiences.

15. Which of the following is true regarding Philippine socialization of recent high school graduates?
A. They are expected to take a year “off” before college.
B. They are required to serve in the military for one year.
C. They are expected to enter college, trade school, or the workforce shortly after graduation.
D. They are required to move away from their parents.

16. What is the largest difference between the Functionalist and Conflict perspectives and the Interactionist
perspective?
A. The former two consider long-term repercussions of the group or situation, while the latter focuses
on the present.
B. The first two are the more common sociological perspective, while the latter is a newer sociological
model.
C. The first two focus on hierarchical roles within an organization, while the last takes a more holistic
view.
D. The first two perspectives address large-scale issues facing groups, while the last examines more
detailed aspects.

17. What role do secondary groups play in society?

A. They are transactional, task-based, and short-term, filling practical needs.
B. They provide a social network that allows people to compare themselves to others.
C. The members give and receive emotional support.
D. They allow individuals to challenge their beliefs and prejudices.

18. When a high school student gets teased by her basketball team for receiving an academic award, she is
dealing with competing ______________.
A. primary groups C. out-groups
B. reference groups D. secondary groups

19. Classification of groups into in-group and out-group was presented by whom among the following?
A. Tonnies B. Cooley C. Homans D. Sumner

20. Why do people join utilitarian organizations?

A. Because they feel an affinity with others there
B. Because they receive a tangible benefit from joining
C. Because they have no choice
D. Because they feel pressured to do so
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21. What is an advantage of the McDonaldization of society?

A. There is more variety of goods.
B. There is less theft.
C. There is more worldwide availability of goods.
D. There is more opportunity for businesses

22. What is a disadvantage of the McDonaldization of society?

A. There is less variety of goods.
B. There is an increased need for employees with postgraduate degrees.
C. There is less competition so prices are higher.
D. There are fewer jobs so unemployment increases.

23. Which of the following best describes how deviance is defined?

A. Deviance is defined by federal, state, and local laws.
B. Deviance’s definition is determined by one’s religion.
C. Deviance occurs whenever someone else is harmed by an action.
D. Deviance is socially defined.

24. A student has a habit of talking on her cell phone during class. One day, a teacher stops his lecture and
asks her to respect the other students in the class by turning off her phone. In this situation, the teacher
used __________ to maintain social control.
A. Informal negative sanctions C. Informal positive sanctions
B. Formal negative sanctions D. Formal positive sanctions

25. According to social disorganization theory, crime is most likely to occur where?
A. A community where neighbors don’t know each other very well
B. A neighborhood with mostly elderly citizens
C. A city with a large minority population
D. A college campus with students who are very competitive

26. Sociologists tend to define family in terms of

A. how a given society sanctions the relationships of people who are connected through blood, marriage,
or adoption
B. the connection of bloodlines
C. the status roles that exist in a family structure
D. how closely members adhere to social norms

27. A woman being married to two men would be an example of:

A. monogamy C. polygyny
B. polyandry D. cohabitation

28. child who associates his line of descent with his father’s side only is part of a _____ society.
A. matrilocal C. bilateral
B. matrilineal D. patrilineal

29. Which principle of descent people think of themselves related to both their mother's kin and their father's
kin at the same time is called
A. parallel descent C. bilateral descent
B. double descent D. unilineal descent

30. What is the advantage of bilateral descent groups in industrial societies?

A. Such groups are more likely to provide help to members in times of need.
B. Such groups expand the kin network more than unilineal descent groups.
C. Such groups make it possible to loosen kin ties and obligations.
D. Such groups are the only ones compatible with nuclear families

31. What article in the Philippine Constitution protects the family?

A. Article I C. Article XV
B. Article IX D. Article XVII

32. Which statement best expresses the difference between power and authority?
A. Authority involves intimidation.
B. Authority is more subtle than power.
C. Authority is based on the perceived legitimacy of the individual in power.
D. Authority is inherited, but power is seized by military force.
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33. Which of the following types of authority does not reside primarily in a leader?
A. Dictatorial C. Traditional
B. Charismatic D. Legal-rational

34. Which statement best expresses why there have been so few charismatic female leaders throughout
history?
A. Women have different leadership styles than men.
B. Women are not interested in leading at all.
C. Few women have had the opportunity to hold leadership roles over the course of history.
D. Male historians have refused to acknowledge the contributions of female leaders in their records.

35. Which of the following present and former government leaders is generally considered a dictator?
A. David Cameron C. Barack Obama
B. Qaboos bin Said Al Said D. Kim Jong-Un

36. Which is not a characteristic of a democracy?

A. People vote to elect officials.
B. A king or queen holds the majority of governmental control.
C. One goal of this type of government is to protect citizens’ basic rights.
D. A constitution typically outlines the foundational ideas of how this government should operate.

37. Which is not one of functionalism’s four main purposes of government?

A. Maintaining law and order C. Meeting social needs
B. Equally distributing resources D. Planning and directing society

38. What is the difference between the nation and the state?
A. That the state is a contested term whereas the nation is not.
B. That nations are ethnically defined whereas nations are civically defined.
C. There is no difference - they are identical.
D. None of the options given are correct.

39. Which of the following best describes anomie?

A. A hypothetical model that sociologists use to evaluate real-world cases
B. A society’s loss of direction when social control of individual behavior is ineffective
C. A research classification system including at least two categories
D. A disorder similar to depression that frequently results in suicide

40. A negative attitude toward an entire category of people is known as a:

A. prejudice C. racism
B. exploitation D. discrimination

41. Suzanne seeks to become friends with Thomas because he has connections to a career opportunity. This
is an example of
A. socialization C. bureaucracy
B. expressiveness D. instrumentality

42. Joe and Brynn are in the same UCSP class. During the final exam, Joe gets a perfect score by copying
Brynn’s answers. According to Merton’s anomie theory of deviance, Joe is a(n)
A. rebel C. ritualist
B. innovator D. retreatist

43. What type of government has a king or queen that holds all the power?
A. Monarch C. Anarchy
B. Republic D. Democracy

44. What type of government exists in the Philippines?

A. Democracy C. Federalism
B. Parliamentary D. Oligarchy

45. A society that moves from having high birth and death rates to having low birth and death rates has
experienced ________ transition.
A. economic C. population
B. agricultural D. demographic

46. Conflict theory is primarily based in the work of?

A. Emile Durkheim C. Auguste Comte
B. Herbert Spencer D. Karl Marx
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47. Which theory believes that people in society battle over scarce resources like money, power and prestige?
A. Structural Functionalism C. Conflict
B. Symbolic Interaction D. Feminist

48. Who stressed the development of alienation among workers in a capitalist system?
A. Karl Marx C. Max Weber
B. Thomas Clooney D. August Comte

49. What occurs when incompatible expectations arise from two or more social positions held by the same
person?
A. Role conflict C. Role strain
B. Role exit D. Role diffusion

50. Sociologist George Ritzer theorizes that the principles of the fast-food restaurant are coming to dominate
more and more of Philippine society as well as the world. Ritzer refer to this phenomenon as
A. Have It Your Wayitis C. McDonaldization
B. Wendy’s Revenge D. Taco Bellism

Prepared by:

JOE JAYSON CALETENA

Teacher, UCSP

Checked by:

ALEXANDER L. LINO, Ed.D.

School Principal II