Sociology Course Review, Units 7-9

What rating combines social factors such as educational level, occupational prestige, and place of residence with the economic factor of income?

• power

• social class

• prestige

• socioeconomic status

Which type of social mobility allows an individual moves between social classes (e.g., a secretary becomes a manager)?

• vertical

• horizontal

• intergenerational

• structural

Grouping of people with similar levels of wealth, power, and prestige is:

• social group

• social class

• social category

• social level

The respect, honor, recognition, or courtesy an individual receives from other members of society is called:

• subsidies

• prestige

• social recognition

• life chances

What type of mobility refers to status differences between grandparents and grandchildren, for example?

• vertical

• intergenerational

• horizontal

• structural

According to what sociological perspective, social stratification occurs because of competition over scarce resources?

• structural functionalism

• symbolic interactionism

• conflict theory

• power/prestige view

All of the following are common criteria of prestige EXCEPT:

• family background

• educational level

• club membership

• welfare payments

The regional manager for McDonald’s becomes the new regional manager for Burger King.

This an example of which type of social mobility?

• horizontal

• vertical

• intergenerational

• structural

Identify the correct American class: Individuals who survive from day to day and because of a lack of education and opportunity, have bleak future prospects.

• upper

• upper-middle

• middle

• working

• lower

Identify the correct American class: Tend to have white-collar jobs and live a comfortable life but must work hard for what they have achieved.

• upper

• upper-middle

• middle

• working

• lower