Test Bank for Social Problems in a Diverse Society 7th Edition by Kendall A+

Description

Studying Social Problems in the Twenty-First Century

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which statement below best describes social problems?
   1. Social problems remain constant across cultures.
   2. Social problems are contingent on the culture of the country in question.
   3. Culture does not play a role in defining social problems.
   4. Culture plays only a minimal role in defining social problems.

Answer: b

Learning Objective: 1.1 Define the term social problem and identify reasons why some social conditions are labeled as social problems while others are not.

Topic: Using Sociological Insights to Study Social Problems

Difficulty: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

1. A large number of individuals who share the same geographic territory and are subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations is a(n)