Sociology Unit 2 Practice Test

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the outcome of Zimbardo’s study? a. The study was cut short after 6 days because of the severity of conditions b. Individuals on both sides embraced one another and Zimbardo celebrating their accomplishments c. Zimbardo was charged with murder after the death of one of his subjects d. Zimbardo’s study has been praised by Social Psychologists since then for the fact it followed the steps of scientific method and was viewed as ethical by all Question 1

The Milgram experiments were controversial because the…… a. “Learners” received painful electric shocks even if they had heart problems b. “Teachers” actually seemed to enjoy shocking the “learners” c. “Teachers” were deceived and frequently subjected to severe stress d. Experiments were performed despite mass student protests against the research Question 2

In the video, A Victim in Society, what does the term Diffusion of Responsibility mean? a. The more people that are present, the less likely someone is to respond b. Members of society put responsibility on the media to educate c. Police are viewed as a threat to individual rights and responsibilities d. Authoritative figures in society force us to do acts against our will Question 3

What percentage of subjects in the initial Milgram study at Yale went to the maximum level of shock at 450 volts? a. 20 b. 45 c. 65 d. 95 Question 4

What is the term Milgram used to describe a situation where we believe we are acting for someone else and therefore do not take responsibility for our actions? a. State of Autonomy b. State of Agency c. State of Individuality d. State of Denial Question 5

How were the roles of the guards and inmates determined in the Zimbardo experiment? a. Flip of a coin b. By age with the older members serving as guards c. Based on prior criminal records of subjects d. Higher GPA’s were placed as inmates Question 6

How many individuals watched the rape and murder of Kitty Genovese according to the video? a.13 b.7 c.26 d.38 Question 7

Perceived threat with collective flight as demonstrated through examples such as the Chicago theatre fire or dance club “poisonous” gas attack. a.Panic b.Mass Hysteria c.Disaster Behavior d.Propaganda Question 8

Under the Value-added Theory, the step of Structural Strain is demonstrated through what example with the L.A. Riots? a.Videotape coverage of arrest of Rodney King b.Discrimination and Poverty in L.A. c.Riots involving destruction of property and assaults d.National Guard being called in to stop the riots Question 9

Which type of Social Movements involves general satisfaction with society as a whole but has the goal of changing some part of it? Example: Women’s Rights movement a.Reactionary b.Conservative c.Revisionary d.Revolutionary Question 10

Which type of crowd is considered the least organized with no common purpose or structure? a.Casual b.Conventional c.Expressing d.Acting Question 11

During what stage do most Social Movements die out? a.Agitation b.Legitimization c.Bureaucratization d.Institutionalization Question 12

Which of the following was NOT listed as a factor needed under the Resource Mobilization theory of Social Movements? a.Money/Financial b.Education c.Supporters d.Media Question 13

1.A 2.C 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.A 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.A 13.B Answer Key