Understanding Social Problems 10Th Edition By Linda - Test Bank

The objective element of a social problem refers to

a. our attitudes about the social conditions.

b. the existence of a social condition.

c. the only part of a problem that can be measured.

d. our beliefs about the importance of a condition.

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: What is a Social Problem?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UNSP.MOON.17.01.01 - Define a social problem.

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember

2. Which of the following best illustrates the subjective element of a social problem?

a. U.S. Census statistics showing the percentage of the United States population living in poverty

b. Reports that show the percentage of people who have lost their jobs due to the closing of factories in the

United States

c. The percentage of Americans who believe availability of child pornography on the Internet is harmful to

society

d. World Health Organization estimates of the number of people in the world who have died of the AIDS virus in

the last five years

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: What is a Social Problem?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UNSP.MOON.17.01.01 - Define a social problem.

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply

3. The belief that a social condition harms society is the _____________ element of the social problem.

a. objective

b. subjective

c. operational

d. theoretical

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: What is a Social Problem?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UNSP.MOON.17.01.01 - Define a social problem.

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember

Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 14. Which is the best example of the objective element of a social problem?

a. In 2012, over 650,000 daytime drivers operated an electronic device while driving.

b. Surveyed Americans most frequently selected inequality as the greatest social problem in the world.

c. Some husbands believe they have a right to discipline and control their wives.

d. Europeans are less likely than Asians to consider pollution the greatest social problem in the world.

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: What is a Social Problem?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UNSP.MOON.17.01.01 - Define a social problem.

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply

5. Definitions of social problems

a. remain consistent and accurate throughout history.

b. vary across societies and over time.

c. are determined by a society's governing structure.

d. are determined by academic intellectuals.

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: What is a Social Problem?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UNSP.MOON.17.01.01 - Define a social problem.

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand

6. Society’s structure is made up of

a. the people who share a culture.

b. institutions, social groups, norms, and symbols.

c. beliefs, values, norms, and symbols.

d. institutions, social groups, statuses, and roles.

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: Elements of Social Structure and Culture

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: UNSP.MOON.17.01.02 - Discuss the elements of the social structure and culture of

society.

KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember