Question 1

Which of the following was not one of the religions Weber looked at in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

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A)  Hinduism
B)  Judaism
C)  Christianity
D)  IslamE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Ideal types are conceptual yardsticks used to examine social processes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain why Max Weber quotes Benjamin Franklin within The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.

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Question 4

Which of the following statements are true regarding Weber's work in The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

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A)  religious aims are really distorted class interests
B)  religion shapes practical behavior
C)  religion acts to deify society
D)  religion actually do not satisfy psychological needsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In discussing the connection between the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism, Weber discusses the importance of this concept in motivating individuals to pursue worldly success

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A)  religiosity
B)  Calvinism
C)  reformation
D)  callingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Weber's basic theoretical orientation is rational and individual.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Weber agreed with Marx's definition of class.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a fundamental characteristic of "bureaucracy", according to Weber:

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A)  impersonal rules
B)  written documents/files
C)  hierarchy of authority
D)  charismaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Weber defines a "class" as a group that not only shares the same economic situation, but also has a strong sense of community.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the text, Max Weber's basic theoretical orientation is:

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A)  nonrational, collective
B)  nonrational, individual
C)  rational, collective
D)  rational, individualE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

According to Weber, religion fills a psychological need of the fortunate to legitimize their good fortune.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Weber argued that distinct interests are connected to economic:

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A)  rationality
B)  status
C)  classes
D)  charismaE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Weber defines traditional authority as

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A)  legitimacy based on the rule of "eternal yesterday"
B)  type of domination based on the rule of law and obedience owed to the office
C)  legitimacy based on the rulers "state of grace"
D)  the primary source of rationalization is modern societiesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

According to Weber, rationalization disenchants Western society and creates an "iron cage."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Weber agreed with Marx that economic practical behavior shapes religious doctrines.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Bureaucratic organization has advanced primarily due to its technical superiority.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Weber defines ________ as an estimation of social honor expressed through styles of life or conventions

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A)  party
B)  class
C)  traditional authority
D)  statusE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Max Weber addressed the relationship between religion and which of the following in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

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A)  verstehen
B)  economic ethics
C)  forces of production
D)  anomieE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 19

According to Weber, what role did the "calling" and outward signs of grace play in the development of capitalism? Once it was firmly established, what effect did capitalism have on these religious ideas?

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Weber traced the rise of individualism t...

Question 20

Discuss which concept Weber is referring to with his line, "..have become the dominant form of social organization in modern society."

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Must discuss bureaucracy/ies.

Exam 4: Max Weber

Which of the following was not one of the religions Weber looked at in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

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Ideal types are conceptual yardsticks used to examine social processes.

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Explain why Max Weber quotes Benjamin Franklin within The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.

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Which of the following statements are true regarding Weber's work in The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

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In discussing the connection between the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism, Weber discusses the importance of this concept in motivating individuals to pursue worldly success

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Weber's basic theoretical orientation is rational and individual.

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Weber agreed with Marx's definition of class.

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Which of the following is not a fundamental characteristic of "bureaucracy", according to Weber:

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Weber defines a "class" as a group that not only shares the same economic situation, but also has a strong sense of community.

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According to the text, Max Weber's basic theoretical orientation is:

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According to Weber, religion fills a psychological need of the fortunate to legitimize their good fortune.

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Weber argued that distinct interests are connected to economic:

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Weber defines traditional authority as

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According to Weber, rationalization disenchants Western society and creates an "iron cage."

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Weber agreed with Marx that economic practical behavior shapes religious doctrines.

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Bureaucratic organization has advanced primarily due to its technical superiority.

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Weber defines ________ as an estimation of social honor expressed through styles of life or conventions

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Max Weber addressed the relationship between religion and which of the following in his work The Social Psychology of the World Religions?

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According to Weber, what role did the "calling" and outward signs of grace play in the development of capitalism? Once it was firmly established, what effect did capitalism have on these religious ideas?

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