Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective

The discipline of sociology first developed in... (a) countries experiencing rapid social change (b) countries with little social change (c) countries with a history of warfare (d) the world's poorest countries

(a) countries experiencing rapid social change

Which term refers to the recognized and intended consequences of a social pattern? (a) manifest functions (b) latent functions (c) eufunctions (d) dysfunctions

(a) manifest functions

Which early sociologist studied patterns of suicide? (a) Peter Berger (b) Emile Durkheim (c) Auguste Comte (d) Karl Marx

(b) Emile Durkheim

Which theoretical approach is closest to that taken by early sociologist Auguste Comte and Emile Durkheim? (a) the symbolic-interaction approach (b) the structural-functional approach (c) the social-conflict approach (d) none of the above is correct

(b) the structural-functional approach

Which woman, among the first sociologists, studied the evils of slavery and also translated the writings of Auguste Comte? (a) Elizabeth Cady Stanton (b) Jane Addams (c) Harriet Martineau (d) Margaret Mead

(c) Harriet Martineau

What does the sociological perspective tell us about whom any individual chooses to marry? (a) There is no explaining personal feelings like love (b) People's action reflect human free will (c) The operation of a society guides many of our personal choices (d) In the case of love, opposites attract

(c) The operation of a society guides many of our personal choices

Sociology's social-conflict approach draws attention to (a) how structures contributes to the overall operation of society (b) how people construct meaning through interaction (c) patterns of social inequality (d) the stable aspects of society

(c) patterns of social inequality

The personal value of studying sociology includes... (a) seeing the opportunities and constraints in our lives (b) the fact that it is good preparation for a number of jobs (c) being more active participants in society (d) All of the above are correct

(d) All of the above are correct

Which early sociologist coined the term SOCIOLOGY in 1838? (a) Karl Marx (b) Herbert Spencer (c) Adam Smith (d) Auguste Comte

(d) Auguste Comte

Which of the following illustrates a micro-level focus? (a) the operation of the U.S. political system (b) patterns of global terrorism (c) class inequality in the armed forces (d) two new dormitory roommates getting to know one another

(d) two new dormitory roommates getting to know one another