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CLEP Introductory Sociology Practice Test
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CLEP Introductory Sociology covers all of that is usually taught in an introductory one-semester college course on Sociology. The exam focuses on basic facts and concepts as well as general theoretical approaches used by sociologists on the topics of institutions, social patterns, social processes, social stratifications, and the sociological perspective. The exam contains approximately 100 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. CLEP Introductory Sociology exam content: Institutions (20%): Economic Educational Family Medical Political Religious   Social Patterns... Show more
CLEP Introductory Sociology Practice Test
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1. The net increase/decrease of a population depends on which of the following factors?
I. Migration
II. Fertility
III. Mortality
IV. Urbanization
2. Recent studies suggest power over and subordination of another are most likely to be the motivations for which of the following crimes?
3. Immigration policy throughout the early part of the 20th century maintained a quota system, meaning that
4. Which of the following perspectives would focus on how the prosecution and defense interpret each other’s actions in a criminal trial?
5. After centuries of occupying a subordinate status and being exploited by the “Plorn,” the “Zorn” attempt to form their own country, separate from the “Plorn.” Their movement can be classified as
6. A researcher studying the diaries of Holocaust victims would be using which method to carry out her research?
7. According to Goffman, a professor presenting herself to her students as competent and knowledgeable is involved in
8. Which of the following is the best example of Durkheim’s theory of anomic suicide?
9. Stephanie, a plastic surgeon, finds time in her busy schedule to play on a soccer team and attend weekly church functions. Her church and soccer activities make up her
10. Regarding the census, information on ___________ is often not included.
11. A sociologist is interested in studying American college students’ opinions on euthanasia. What is the population of her study?
12. In order to find out more about seatbelt-wearing behavior, John stands unnoticed on a corner and marks down the sex and car type of those who do and do not wear seat belts. He is conducting
13. Which of the following lists of characteristics best describes the group with the highest unemployment rate?
14. Studies show that as one’s education level increases, prejudice decreases, illustrating a ___________ relationship between education and prejudice.
15. Fecundity can be explained as
16. Marx referred to the owners of the means of production as the
17. According to sociologists, an important difference between folkways and mores is that
18. The primary reason corporations establish subsidiaries in other countries is to
19. The “Zorn,” an ethnic group in the country of “Plorn,” migrated voluntarily more than three centuries ago. Over time, they have completely adopted the norms, values, and language of the dominant group. Contact between the two groups, however, is still somewhat limited. “Zorns” have only some political representation, and economic inequality, though not drastic, still exists. Intermarriage between the two groups is remarkably low, and neighborhoods are not well integrated. “Zorn” assimilation can be characterized as
20. The gap between male and female earnings is due to all of the following EXCEPT:
21. As Tom’s perpetual tardiness becomes disturbing to the class, the other students scorn him. The behavior of the students is an example of a(n)
22. Research shows an inverse relationship between levels of education and extent of prejudice. As far as we know today, which of the following most likely accounts for at least some of that relationship?
I. People who are less educated have greater contact with people of various ethnic and racial groups, thereby making them less prejudiced.
II. As people attain more education they become more tolerant.
III. People who are prejudice are less likely to pursue a higher education.
IV. As people become more educated, they are more careful about revealing their prejudices.
23. In Boston, an Irish-American community exists, complete with a distinctive religion and ethnic lifestyle. This group can be categorized as a(n)
24. Stratification on the basis of race
25. Studies concerning human instincts suggest that

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