dvantages of each, and explain the “convergence hypothesis.”
n Discuss how the type of economic system changed with different structures of societies.
n Describe the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of the economy.
n Explain what makes a postindustrial society different from an industrial society.
n Describe trends in the American economic system and the changes that make the workplace different from for the worker from that of 30 years ago.
n Define corporate capitalism, corporations, interlocking directorates, and multinational corporations.
n Analyze the impact of the changing workplace on workers
Chapter 12 will not be on the exam.
The following are questions from the groups; some of these will be used on the last exam (maybe the wording will be changed a little J)
1. Ageism is a term that:
a. Only describes the discrimination against individuals over the age of 65
b. Describes the subjective experience implied in the popular notion of the generation gap which might include prejudice, discrimination, and hostility to certain groups
c. Is used to describe the biological process of aging
2. The theory of “gerotranscendence” developed by Swed sociologist Lars Tornstam states that as people grow old they:
a. Begin to see things in black and white
b. Develop more subtle ways of viewing right and wrong
c. Tolerate more ambiguity
d. All of the above
3. Which of the following is true of attitudes toward the aged, according to the concept of the social construction of aging?
a. Attitudes toward aging are originally the same in every society
b. They vary from society to society because perspectives toward aging are socially constructed
c. In every society, younger generation always show the respect for their elderly
Health Care: Symbolic Interaction perspective:
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the three aspects of social organization of medicine?
a. Development of expensive technology accompanied by the patients’ demand of the latest treatment
b. A preoccupation with last minute intervention rather than prevention
c. The frequency of when patients visit their doctors
d. The view that medical care is a commodity sold for profit.
5. Iatrogenesis is defined as:
a. Injuries caused by medical care
b. The infant mortality rate
c. Diagnosis of mental illness
d. A drug used in caesarian sections
6. Why are infant mortality and life expectancy rates better in other countries than in America?
a. In other industrialized countries, babies come from storks
b. Poor living quality, food, stability and overall poverty in America
c. Because most industrialized countries create industries to manufacture babies
d. Because other countries use less abortions
Aging: Functionalist and Conflict Perspectives
7. What is the theory that examines how people adjust when they disengage from productive roles?
a. Disengagement theory
b. Continuity theory
c. Activity theory
8. Which theory focuses on how people with multiple roles carry one or more of these roles into retirement?
a. Continuity theory
b. Differential association theory
c. Labeling theory
9. Before 1986, what age were elderly people required to retire by the social security legislation?
a. 60 years old
b. 65 years old
c. 55 years old
Religion: symbolic interaction perspective
10. Why is a symbol a condensed way of communicating?
a. It is easier to understand than regular communicating
b. Symbols are not easily recognizable and interfere with communication
c. Beliefs are more quickly distinguished when using symbols
d. Certain symbols tell you something about the group displaying it
e. None of the above
11. What does the term “born again” refer to?
a. The reincarnation theory
b. A life transforming religious experience
c. A ritual performed by many religious groups
d. a. and b. above
e. none of the above
12. Rituals develop from what?
c. a. and b.
e. none of the above
13. Which of the following is NOT an example of a social movement?
a. Animal Rights movement
b. Women’s Rights movement
c. Civil Rights movement
d. Hispanic rights
e. Moving a friend into his new apartment
14. Why di