Sociology /Mors 200 Arts Final - Sociology Compend Part 4
Mors 200 Arts Final - Sociology Compend Part 4
This deck covers key concepts in sociology related to funeral services, cultural practices, and societal changes. It includes questions on embalming trends, cemetery usage, and the impact of industrialization and religion on funerals.
We have seen the greatest acceleration in the use of embalming: A. Since the turn of the century B. Since World War II C. In the past 25 years D. Since the civil war
Since World War II
Tap to flip
Space↑↓
←→Navigate
SSpeak
FFocus
1/20
Key Terms
Term
Definition
We have seen the greatest acceleration in the use of embalming: A. Since the turn of the century B. Since World War II C. In the past 25 years D. Since the civil war
Since World War II
In the past 50 years, church yard cemeteries: A. Have all been closed B. Have declined in use in favor of modern memorial park cemeteries C. Are still more popular D. Are being moved into memorial park cemeteries
Have declined in use in favor of modern memorial park cemeteries.
Hover to peek or log in to view all
Ford's assembly line of the early 1900's is an example of: A. Commercialism B. Industrialization C. Bureaucratization D. Urbanization
Industrialization
The word contemporary means: A. Modern B. Recently C. Since the turn of the century D. Of the same time
Of the same time
Hover to peek or log in to view all
The bereaved person charged with the decisions of funeral arrangements will generally be guided by personal values and by: A. The norms of the culture B. Taboos C. Their religion D. The oldest family member
The norms of the culture
What serves as the first event signaling the beginning of a new family unit? A. The modified extended family B. Discipline C. The funeral D. Prayer
The Funeral
Related Flashcard Decks
Study Tips
- Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
- Review cards regularly to improve retention
- Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
- Share this deck with friends to study together
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
We have seen the greatest acceleration in the use of embalming: A. Since the turn of the century B. Since World War II C. In the past 25 years D. Since the civil war | Since World War II |
In the past 50 years, church yard cemeteries: A. Have all been closed B. Have declined in use in favor of modern memorial park cemeteries C. Are still more popular D. Are being moved into memorial park cemeteries | Have declined in use in favor of modern memorial park cemeteries. |
Ford's assembly line of the early 1900's is an example of: A. Commercialism B. Industrialization C. Bureaucratization D. Urbanization | Industrialization |
The word contemporary means: A. Modern B. Recently C. Since the turn of the century D. Of the same time | Of the same time |
The bereaved person charged with the decisions of funeral arrangements will generally be guided by personal values and by: A. The norms of the culture B. Taboos C. Their religion D. The oldest family member | The norms of the culture |
What serves as the first event signaling the beginning of a new family unit? A. The modified extended family B. Discipline C. The funeral D. Prayer | The Funeral |
The overall purpose of religion in a funeral service: A. to adhere to freedom of religion B. to allow expression of feelings C. to recognize the resurrection D. to allow for the acknowledgement of the doctrine of atonement | To allow for the acknowledgement of the doctrine of atonement. |
All of the following are valid considerations for cremation as a method of disposition EXCEPT: A. Following the wishes of the deceased B. Ecological responsibility C. Economics D. Sanitation | Sanitation |
Which of the following would not be an anticipated part of the disposition of human remains when the service is a traditonal funeral? A. Casket B. Use of an outside receptacle C. Professional services D. Memorial service | Memorial Service |
Sociology is a branch of: A. Anthropology B. History C. Social science D. Political science | Social Science |
Sociology of funeral service begins with the at-need arrangement conference and ends with: A. The graveside service B. The acceptance of the death by the survivors C. The church ceremony D. The time emotional ties with the deceased are severed | The Graveside Service |
Sociology is concerned with each of the following areas EXCEPT: A. The internal organization of social groups. B. Examining individual behavior C. The operations of social groups D. Ways fo changing social groups | Examining Individual Behavior |
Each of the following are characteristics of culture EXCEPT: A. It does nto impose equally on members of the group B. It regulates all basic patterns of living. C. It serves to form a unique and distinctive way of life. D. It does not regulate morals | It does not impose equally on members of the group. |
Each of the following could be described as a funeral rite except: A. A traditional funeral B. An adaptive funeral C. Direct disposition D. A humanistic funeral | Direct Disposition |
In reviewing responses to death through sociology, all of the following are correct EXCEPT: A. The funeral is a social function B. Society does not choose funeral rites according to family tradition C. The funeral rite is a cultural universal D. To understand how a society buries its dead you must examine and understand its culture. | Society does not choose funeral rites according to family tradition |
Which of the following is NOT true about humanistic funerals? A. They are devoid of religious connotation B. They are often conducted without clergy present C. They are not healing to the family D. They often include favorite songs or poems of the deceased | They are not healing to the family |
The American system of government is best described as: A. Judeo-Christian B. Democratic C. Monopolistic D. Capitalistic | Capitalistic |
Each of the following have affect the nuclear family EXCEPT: A. An increase in the day to day confrontation with death. B. An extended life expectancy C. The fact that death has become more abstract D. The isolation of the old in our society | An increase in the day to day confrontation with death |
A causative factor in the creation of the 'first death-free generation' is: A. Money B. Education C. Social status D. Modern medical technology | Modern Medical Technology |
The upward occupational mobility of a member of a typical nuclear family unit is: A. Encouraged B. Discouraged C. Directly influenced by the oldest male D. Directly influenced by the oldest female | Encouraged |