CLEP Introductory Sociology w/CD (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the CLEP Exam (Test Preps) (Paperback)

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Get those CLEP college credits you deserve.. our savvy test experts show you the way to master the test and get the score that gets you college credit.

This updated edition features 3 full-length practice exams derived from the actual CLEP exam. Each question is fully answered in easy-to-follow details. The comprehensive review covers methods of research, socialization, culture and society, social interaction, groups and organizations, deviance, family, economics, politics, religion, social stratification and collective behavior. Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.

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About Research & Education Association
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Chapter 1 - PASSING THE CLEP INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY CBT

ABOUT THIS BOOK AND TESTware
This book provides you with complete preparation for the CLEP Introductory Sociology Computer-Based Test, or CBT. Inside you will find a concise review of the subject matter, as well as tips and strategies for test-taking. We also give you two practice tests, both based on the official CLEP Introductory Sociology CBT. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the actual exam. Following each practice test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you more completely understand the test material.

All 34 CLEP exams are computer-based. As you can see, the practice tests in our book are presented as paper-and-pencil exams. The content and format of the actual CLEP subject exams are faithfully mirrored. We detail the format of the CLEP Introductory Sociology CBT on pages 4-5.

Practice Tests 1 and 2 in this book and software package are included in two formats: in printed form in this book, and in TESTware format on the enclosed CD. We recommend that you begin your preparation by first taking the practice exams on your computer. The software provides timed conditions, automatic scoring, and scoring information, all of which makes it easier to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses.

ABOUT THE EXAM

Who takes the CLEP Introductory Sociology CBT and what is it used for?
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) examinations are usually taken by people who have acquired knowledge outside the classroom and wish to bypass certain college courses and earn college credit. The CLEP is designed to reward students for learning - no matter where or how that knowledge was acquired. The CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country, with more than 2,900 colleges and universities granting credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams.

Although most CLEP examinees are adults returning to college, many graduating high school seniors, enrolled college students, and international students also take the exams to earn college credit or to demonstrate their ability to perform at the college level. There are no prerequisites, such as age or educational status, for taking CLEP examinations. However, because policies on granting credits vary among colleges, you should contact the particular institution from which you wish to receive CLEP credit.

Most CLEP examinations include material usually covered in an undergraduate course with a similar title to that of the exam (e.g., Introductory Sociology). However, five of the exams do not deal with subject matter covered in any particular course but rather with material taken as general requirements during the first two years of college. These general exams are English Composition (with or without essay), Humanities, College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History.

Who administers the exam?
The CLEP CBTs are developed by the College Board, administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and involve the assistance of educators throughout the United States. The test development process is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.

When and where is the exam given?
The CLEP Introductory Sociology CBT is administered each month throughout the year at more than 1,400 test centers in the United States and can be arranged for candidates abroad on request. To find the test center nearest you and to register for the exam, you should obtain a copy of the free booklets CLEP Colleges and CLEP Information for Candidates and Registration Form. They are available at most colleges where CLEP credit is granted, or by contacting:

CLEP Services
P.O. Box 6600
Princeton, NJ 08541-6600
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

What do I study first?
Read over the course review and the suggestions for test-taking, take the first practice test to determine your area(s) of weakness, and then go back and focus your study on those specific problems. Studying the reviews thoroughly will reinforce the basic skills you will need to do well on the exam. Make sure to take the practice tests to become familiar with the format and procedures involved with taking the actual exam.

To best utilize your study time, follow our Independent Study Schedule, which you'll find in the front of this book. The schedule is based on a four-week program, but can be condensed to two weeks if necessary by collapsing each two-week period into a single week.

When should I start studying?
It is never too early to start studying for the CLEP Introductory Sociology. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material. The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more time you will have to familiarize yourself with it.

FORMAT AND CONTENT OF THE CLEP CBT
The CLEP Introductory Sociology covers the material one would find in a college-level introductory sociology class. The exam stresses basic facts and principles, as well as general theoretical approaches used by sociologists.

There are 100 multiple-choice questions, each with five possible answer choices, to be answered within 90 minutes.

The approximate breakdown of topics is as follows:

30% Social stratification (process/structure)
20% Institutions
15% Social patterns
20% Social processes
15% The sociological perspective

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Product Details

• Paperback: 234 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association (December 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878912762
• ISBN-13: 978-0878912766
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Preperation for Clep Examination, August 31, 2004

By	Shan "Shan" (NY) - See all my reviews

I bought this book and started studying a few days before the exam. This book was really great in preparing me for the exam, but I was the worry-type and also bought a text book and the clep guide book (just lists what you need to study and gives you about 54 questions). I only got to read about two chapters of the other book but I read this book's review twice, took all three exams and even redid one of the exams later for practice. It all paid off when I got a score of 73 (80 is the top score). :) This book really helped me!
****Tip***** go through all of the explanations to answers, not only the ones you have wrong, and take notes from the information you have there. Not all questions are discussed in the review so the test in itself is a huge part of preparations, so study it too!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, easy book!, September 9, 2004

By	S. Harvey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used this book exclusively to study. I read it over the weekend and did all 3 practice tests. I wrote practice test #1 cold (having never read the book), I scored 47. Then I read most of the book and tried my luck with test #2, I scored 62. I read through the answers to test #2 and then took test #3 and got 68. I wrote the actual CLEP test and scored a 70, well above the necessary 50. I found about half of the questions were right from the book, the other half I just logically guessed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Use this for the CLEP!!, January 15, 2007

By	N. Lal "CLEP passer" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I studied this during the break I had between semesters (3 weeks). I took the Intro to Sociology CLEP and needed a 50 but got a 71! Yep, a 71! Buy this review book, it is very easy to use and extremely helpful. Good luck.