Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'elite capture' as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

When those with social or economic advantages steer resources and institutions toward their own narrower interests.

Question 2

According to the study materials, which of the following is NOT a valid criterion for evaluating an interpretation of a work of art?

Accepted Answer

Popularity: Is the interpretation widely accepted by the public?

Question 3

Which of the following best illustrates the problem of 'value capture' as described by Táíwò?

Accepted Answer

A social media user who initially joins to discuss meaningful topics but ends up focusing on likes and retweets due to the platform's reward system.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key difference between inquiry in the arts and inquiry in the sciences, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Science tries to minimize subjective influence, while subjective factors matter more in the arts.

Question 5

Which of the following is a problem with strict ethical relativism, as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It cannot account for judging some past cultures as morally worse or improved.

Question 6

In the context of evaluating extraordinary claims, why is falsifiability important?

Accepted Answer

Because it allows for the possibility that evidence can count against a theory, making it scientific.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a faulty analogy, as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Comparing the law of attraction to magnets or TV transmitters.

Question 8

According to the study materials, which of the following is a key criticism of 'deference politics'?

Accepted Answer

It focuses on symbolic recognition rather than solving actual problems.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the 'banking model' of education criticized by Paulo Freire?

Accepted Answer

A model where teachers deposit information into passive students, discouraging critical thinking.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of conspiracy theories, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

They are always supported by well-established scientific evidence.

Question 11

Which of the following is a key aspect of 'standpoint epistemology'?

Accepted Answer

Marginalized people may have advantages in some forms of knowledge due to their social position.

Question 12

According to the study materials, which of the following is a valid way to justify a moral claim?

Accepted Answer

Appealing to public or shared reasons, such as respect for persons and generalizability.

Question 13

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'constructive politics' as advocated by Táíwò?

Accepted Answer

Organizing to solve real problems, such as removing lead from water in Flint, rather than just ensuring marginalized voices are heard.

Question 14

Which of the following is a reason why unsupported beliefs can be harmful, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

They can result in wrong actions or inaction, and may lead to morally repugnant beliefs.

Question 15

In the context of the 'Titled Arc' case, which of the following types of judgment was NOT directly involved?

Accepted Answer

Medical judgment: Does the artwork improve public health?

Question 16

Which of the following is a key lesson from Cabral's approach to anti-colonial politics?

Accepted Answer

The real target should be oppressive systems, not individuals based on identity.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a fallacy commonly found in arguments for extraordinary claims, as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Appealing to the popularity of a belief as evidence for its truth.

Question 18

According to the study materials, what is the main problem with using trauma as a credential in politics?

Accepted Answer

Trauma can provide a position for knowledge, but does not automatically give vision or a pathway to a better world.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the 'harm principle' as a criterion for evaluating morality versus legality?

Accepted Answer

An action should only be legally restricted if it causes harm to others.

Question 20

Which of the following is a key insight from Carter Woodson regarding education and elite capture?

Accepted Answer

Education can sometimes pull individuals away from their communities and push them to fit into dominant standards, aiding elite capture.

Sociological Inquiry: Art, Ethics, Elite Capture, and Social Change

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