Question 1

According to critical theorists, _____ refers to the premise that no aspect of social life can be separated from the other parts of social reality.

Accepted Answer

A)   totality
B)   synchronicity
C)   authentication
D)   diachronicE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 2

In their critique of modern society, critical theorists argue _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the scientific method is not an ends in itself and even ends up to oppress individuals in contemporary society
B)   society and social thinking is highly irrational and even amoral
C)   knowledge uncovered with science cannot be inherently objective and neutral
D)   economic determinism is overly mechanistic
E)   art and expression were increasingly rationalized, bureaucratized, and subject to the control of elitesF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

In their criticisms of Marxian theory, critical theorists argue _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   economic determinism is overly mechanistic
B)   knowledge uncovered with science can be inherently objective and neutral
C)   the scientific method will free humanity from its oppression
D)   art and expression in mass media provide great insight into the problems of modern society
E)   society and social thinking is highly rational and moralF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 4

A _____ interpretation of Marxism claims he was not dialectical thinker by highlighting the cause and effect links in Marx's work?

Accepted Answer

A)   functionalist
B)   neoclassical economics
C)   rational choice
D)   game theoryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following concepts capture the ideas systems create to support the very system that generates the ideas in the first place?

Accepted Answer

A)   Legitimations
B)   Ideology
C)   Subjectivity
D)   DialecticsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

According to Jurgen Habermas, analytic science _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   strives to raise consciousness and emancipate humans
B)   focuses on how understanding the past helps us comprehend the present
C)   is primarily concerned with controlling people, and even entire societies
D)   rejects Marx's dialecticsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which is a basic component of Erik Olin Wright's analytic Marxism? Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Application of rational choice theory to Marxian concepts.
B)   Clarification of Marxian concepts like class.
C)   Empirical study of Marxian conceptions like class.
D)   Development of a more coherent theory based on Marxian concepts like class.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Karl Marx's economic determinism is perfectly compatible with dialectics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Jurgen Habermas, instrumental action _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   happens when individuals coordinate with each other to achieve a shared goal
B)   is when a single actor pursues an objective goal
C)   entails achieving a shared understanding between actors
D)   strives to raise consciousness and emancipate humansE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The goal of critical theory is to reveal the nature of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to critical theorists, _____ ideas are accepted and used in practice.

Accepted Answer

A)   total
B)   diachronic
C)   authentic
D)   synchronicE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following incorporates postmodern insight into Marx's theories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neo-Marxism
B)   Analytic Marxism
C)   Hegemony and Radical Democracy
D)   Discontinuities and time-space decompressionE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Analytic Marxism tries to deal with facts _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   conceptually
B)   theoretically
C)   ideologically
D)   empiricallyE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Harry Braverman wrote about how white-collar workers were above and beyond the bourgeois exploitation and control blue-collar workers are subject to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Immanuel Wallerstein, the _____ geographical era is exploited for its raw materials.

Accepted Answer

A)   core
B)   semiperiphery
C)   periphery
D)   socialist-worldE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

According to Lukacs, the bourgeoisie can develop a class consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In Spaces of Hope, what critiques does David Harvey offer towards Marx and Engel's Communist Manifesto? Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Only considers diffusion of capitalism from core to periphery areas.
B)   Only considers diffusion of capitalism from civilized to barbarian areas.
C)   Assumes as nation states as fixed territories.
D)   Simplistic understanding that capital will concentrate the proletariat into a revolutionary force.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Through functionalism, analytic Marxists add a microdimension to Marxist theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sales and advertising are more important in competitive rather than monopoly capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 20

Which of the following did Karl Marx think was influenced by economics? Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Politics
B)   Religion
C)   Ideas
D)   G.W.F. HegelE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 8: Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory

According to critical theorists, _____ refers to the premise that no aspect of social life can be separated from the other parts of social reality.

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In their critique of modern society, critical theorists argue _____.

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In their criticisms of Marxian theory, critical theorists argue _____.

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A _____ interpretation of Marxism claims he was not dialectical thinker by highlighting the cause and effect links in Marx's work?

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Which of the following concepts capture the ideas systems create to support the very system that generates the ideas in the first place?

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According to Jurgen Habermas, analytic science _____.

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Which is a basic component of Erik Olin Wright's analytic Marxism? Select all, but only those that apply.

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Karl Marx's economic determinism is perfectly compatible with dialectics.

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According to Jurgen Habermas, instrumental action _____.

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The goal of critical theory is to reveal the nature of society.

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According to critical theorists, _____ ideas are accepted and used in practice.

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Which of the following incorporates postmodern insight into Marx's theories?

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Analytic Marxism tries to deal with facts _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

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Harry Braverman wrote about how white-collar workers were above and beyond the bourgeois exploitation and control blue-collar workers are subject to.

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According to Immanuel Wallerstein, the _____ geographical era is exploited for its raw materials.

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According to Lukacs, the bourgeoisie can develop a class consciousness.

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In Spaces of Hope, what critiques does David Harvey offer towards Marx and Engel's Communist Manifesto? Select all, but only those that apply.

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Through functionalism, analytic Marxists add a microdimension to Marxist theory.

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Sales and advertising are more important in competitive rather than monopoly capitalism.

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Which of the following did Karl Marx think was influenced by economics? Select all, but only those that apply.

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