Praxis II: Sociology Exam Prep - Question List

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6. What is the term for the introduction of symbolic value or meaning to either real or imaginary bloodties?
  1. Marriage
  2. Nuclear family
  3. Kinship
  4. Endogamy
7. Which of the following types of government is one in which there are generally no limits to the authority of the leaders?
  1. Authoritarian
  2. Totalitarian
  3. Democratic
  4. None of the above
8. Mike and Fae recently got married and decided to move near Fae’s parents. What is the correct term to describe this situation?
  1. Matriarchy
  2. Matrilocal residence
  3. Matrilineal
  4. Patrilineal
9. What percent of women are affected by some form of sexual harassment over the course of their professional lives?
  1. 70 percent
  2. 50 percent
  3. 30 percent
  4. 15 percent
10. What is the general definition of “gemeinschaft”?
  1. It is a grouping of two people in which either member’s departure ruins the group.
  2. It is a small community based upon united belief in common ancestry and/or tradition.
  3. It is a voluntary, contractual relationship of short duration, formed to achieve a specific goal.
  4. A social group that creates the standards with which we evaluate ourselves.

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