Question 1

Sports are social constructions.This means that they are

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A)  planned activities that make society more efficient.
B)  based on a foundation of socialist ideas.
C)  created by people as they interact with each other
D)  unrelated to political and economic factors in society.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Dominant gender ideology in most societies has traditionally emphasized that

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A)  female inferiority in sports is based in nature.
B)  women are naturally more aggressive than men.
C)  girls and boys should learn to play sports together.
D)  competent women athletes are sexually attractive.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

According to the definition often used by people in North America, sport is an activity that involves

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A)  complex cognitive skills combined with complex physical skills.
B)  physical challenges or competitive contests.
C)  both cooperation and teamwork.
D)  serious psychological and physical strategies.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 4

Social class ideology in the United States is organized around

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A)  ideas and beliefs about what is defined as "cool" in society.
B)  a generalized belief that people either have class or they don't.
C)  the idea income and wealth inequality is normal a belief in meritocracy.
D)  a denial that there are real economic differences between people.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

When sociologists say that sports are "contested activities," they mean that

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A)  all sports involve some form of contest or competition.
B)  sports exist to enable people to have contests with each other.
C)  people in any society must compete with each other to play sports.
D)  people may struggle over what sports are and who should play them.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

It is difficult to develop a single definition of sports because

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A)  men and women define sports in completely different terms.
B)  genetic differences lead people to define sports differently.
C)  people generally resist organized physical activities.
D)  the organization and meaning of sports vary by culture.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

According to the definition often used by people in North America, which of the following would be an example of a sport?

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A)  Jogging with friends on the weekend.
B)  Racing in the Indianapolis 500.
C)  Jumping rope in an aerobics class.
D)  Playing chess in a city tournament.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Ideologies are different than the ideas and beliefs of individuals because they

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A)  are likely to change more rapidly than individuals ideas and beliefs.
B)  influence the overall social organization of society.
C)  are never taken for granted by people.
D)  emphasize equality among all people.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) B

Question 9

When sociologists study sports in society, their recommendations are sometimes controversial because they may call for changes in the

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A)  personal characteristics of the people who participate in sports.
B)  structure and organization of sports and society.
C)  media strategies used to cover sport programs and athletes.
D)  strategies that athletes use to promote their own interests.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The author points out that sport cultures are

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A)  created as people in sports interact with each other.
B)  essentially the same all over the world.
C)  activities that remain the same through history.
D)  organized so they have the same meanings in all societies.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

When people in a society generally see the body as machine and sport as performance, it is likely that

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A)  they will focus on bodily pleasure and joy in sports.
B)  athletes will use technology to control and manage their bodies.
C)  there will be no need for drug testing in sports.
D)  people will view their bodies as unchangeable and beautiful.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 12

The connections between ideologies and sports are

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A)  complex.
B)  unchanging.
C)  meaningless.
D)  based on irrationality.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be studied by someone in the sociology of sport?

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A)  The physical demands associated with individual and team sports.
B)  The relationship between sports and religion.
C)  The ways that sports are included into social life.
D)  The forms and meanings of sports from one group to another.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

When compared with past research in the sociology of sport, current research is more likely to focus on

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A)  video games containing cognitive challenges.
B)  physical culture in particular social worlds.
C)  noncompetitive games.
D)  activities that improve physical fitness.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Official definitions of sport have important implications because they identify the activities that

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A)  are best for the general health of people in a society.
B)  attract attention global attention and increase tourism.
C)  receive the most financial and political support.
D)  reflect the cultural traditions of average people.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Sociology helps us examine

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A)  the connection between biology and social activities.
B)  social life in context.
C)  politics and economics through history.
D)  connections between our bodies and our family backgrounds.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

After reading Sports in Society the author hopes that people will

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A)  create sports that are not influenced by politics or economics.
B)  understand what it takes to be successful athletes today.
C)  make informed choices about sports in their lives and their society.
D)  develop research projects that are truly objective.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Social structure consists of

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A)  ways of life that people learn as they become adults.
B)  established patterns of relationships and social arrangements.
C)  organizational processes developed by unrelated work groups.
D)  rules developed by individuals working on schedules.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Sport facilities and programs are most likely to be supported by government agencies and tax money when people see sports as

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A)  promoting the development of individuals.
B)  benefiting the expansion of particular businesses.
C)  contributing to the common good.
D)  reaffirming the status quo.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

People in the sociology of sport are mostly concerned with studying

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A)  the social worlds created in and around sports.
B)  the physical environments in which sports are played.
C)  the differences between top athletes and others who play sports.
D)  the reasons why some teams and athletes are winners and others are losers.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It

Sports are social constructions.This means that they are

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Dominant gender ideology in most societies has traditionally emphasized that

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According to the definition often used by people in North America, sport is an activity that involves

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Social class ideology in the United States is organized around

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When sociologists say that sports are "contested activities," they mean that

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It is difficult to develop a single definition of sports because

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According to the definition often used by people in North America, which of the following would be an example of a sport?

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Ideologies are different than the ideas and beliefs of individuals because they

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When sociologists study sports in society, their recommendations are sometimes controversial because they may call for changes in the

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The author points out that sport cultures are

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When people in a society generally see the body as machine and sport as performance, it is likely that

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The connections between ideologies and sports are

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Which of the following is LEAST likely to be studied by someone in the sociology of sport?

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When compared with past research in the sociology of sport, current research is more likely to focus on

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Official definitions of sport have important implications because they identify the activities that

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Sociology helps us examine

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After reading Sports in Society the author hopes that people will

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Social structure consists of

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Sport facilities and programs are most likely to be supported by government agencies and tax money when people see sports as

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