Mixed Deck — All THEA Topics Flashcards

What does it mean when a reading passage presents an 'objective' viewpoint?

Answer: The passage is based on facts without personal bias

An objective viewpoint presents information based on facts and evidence rather than personal feelings or opinions.

The word 'verbose' most nearly means:

Answer: Using more words than necessary

Verbose means using an excess of words, making writing or speech unnecessarily long-winded.

Durkheim compared social groups to bronze in order to demonstrate:

Answer: a social group has characteristics that differ from those of its individual members.

According to the selection, Durkheim compared the characteristics of a social group to those of bronze, a special metal created by melting and combining tin, copper, and lead. The purpose of Durkheim's example was to show how a social group has characteristics that are different from those of its individual members. The traits and actions of a social group as a whole cannot be determined just by looking at the traits of its individual members, just as bronze is harder than any of its component metals. According to Durkheim, joining a group puts a lot of pressure on members to adopt the normative beliefs, emotions, and behaviors of the group. This contrast serves to highlight the notion that knowing social groupings' distinctive dynamics and influences—as opposed to just their individual characteristics—is essential for researching them.

In a right triangle, the two legs measure 6 and 8 units. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

Answer: 10 units

Using the Pythagorean theorem: c² = 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100, so c = 10.

When writing a THEA essay prompt response, what should you do FIRST?

Answer: Read and analyze the prompt to understand what is being asked

Carefully reading and analyzing the prompt ensures you understand the task and can plan a focused, relevant response.

Which expression represents 'five less than three times a number n'?

Answer: 3n - 5

'Three times a number' is 3n, and 'five less than' means we subtract 5, giving 3n - 5.

The third paragraph's substance reveals the author's conviction that:

Answer: social movements are able to influence the political process.

The writer's conviction that social movements can have an impact on politics is evident from the content of paragraph 3. It explains how Black people and those who supported them started using new strategies in reaction to resistance encountered during the desegregation of public schools, particularly civil disobedience, which meant taking direct action in the streets. The passage also emphasizes the importance of leading by moral example and how these deeds helped gain support for their cause. This implies that the author is aware of the role social movements play in influencing political change and promoting the fight for Black rights.

How many main sections does the THEA Test contain?

Answer: 3

The THEA Test has three sections: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing.

The root word 'scrib' or 'script' relates to which concept?

Answer: To write

The Latin root 'scrib/script' means 'to write,' as seen in words like 'inscribe,' 'manuscript,' and 'describe.'

The primary goal of the writer in creating this choice is to

Answer: describe the ways in which Durkheim's work has influenced sociology

The primary goal of this selection by the author is to discuss the manner in which Emile Durkheim's work has influenced sociology. The choice emphasizes Durkheim's focus on studying human groups rather than individuals, his comparison of social groups to bronze, and his investigation of social elements and their effects on individual behavior. The author also highlights Durkheim's meticulous research techniques and how they set a standard for sociologists all across the world. The selection, seen as a whole, intends to highlight Durkheim's important contributions and enduring influence on the growth of sociology as a subject.

How many multiple-choice questions are in the Writing section of the THEA Test?

Answer: 40

The Writing section includes 40 multiple-choice questions plus one essay.

What is the function of supporting details in a body paragraph?

Answer: To provide evidence, examples, or reasoning that proves the topic sentence

Supporting details such as examples, facts, and reasoning develop and prove the claim made in the topic sentence.

Which of the following is a solution to the equation x² - 9 = 0?

Answer: x = 3

x² = 9, so x = ±3; both 3 and -3 are solutions, and x = 3 is among the choices.

How many multiple-choice questions are on the Reading section of the THEA Test?

Answer: 40

The Reading section of the THEA Test contains 40 multiple-choice questions.

What is the value of x in the proportion 3/5 = x/20?

Answer: 12

Cross-multiplying: 5x = 60, so x = 12.

Which of the following alterations would help the second paragraph's ideas to flow more naturally?

Answer: Place Part 9 after Part 11.

Placing Part 9 after Part 11 in the second paragraph would make the sequence of ideas clearer. By moving Part 9 after Part 11, the paragraph now flows logically from discussing the media's role in analyzing candidate positions to acknowledging that this approach may not be well-received, but it would still be a valuable service to the voting public.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the term "model" as it is used in the selection's final paragraph?

Answer: a plan to be imitated

The word "model" refers to a plan or strategy that acts as an example to be mimicked or followed in the last paragraph of the selection. It means that Durkheim's particular method of developing and testing social theory served as a model or template for the work of later sociologists. Durkheim was a significant person whose work was imitated and copied by other academics in the area because of his rigorous research techniques and comprehensive theoretical framework, which served as a guide for doing sociological research and producing sociological theories.

The prefix 'mal-' in words like 'malfunction' and 'malnutrition' means:

Answer: Bad or poorly

The prefix 'mal-' comes from Latin meaning 'bad' or 'ill,' indicating something wrong or defective.

What is the passing score for the Reading section of the THEA Test?

Answer: 230

A score of 230 is required to pass the Reading section of the THEA Test.

Which sentence uses the word 'ambiguous' correctly?

Answer: Her ambiguous answer left the audience uncertain about her true opinion.

Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation, often causing uncertainty or confusion.