Sociology CHAPTER 1

The process of simultaneously analyzing the behavior of individuals and the society that shapes that behavior (or, the concept that the individual and society are inseparable) is referred to as: A. Figuration B. Dynamic equilibrium C. Latent functions D. Dramaturgical analysis

A. Figuration

Eleanor is researching the effect social media has on worldwide political awareness and revolution. Felix is examining the effect World of Warcraft has on the romantic relationships of middle-aged men in his metro area. Eleanor's analysis is _____, while Felix's analysis is _____. A. Micro-level; macro-level B Macro-level; micro-level

A. Macro level; Micro level

A paradigm can be defined as: A. Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them. B. The social ties that bind a group of people together such as kinship, shared location, and religion C. The consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated D. Social patterns that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society

A. Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them.

Alona is examining the impact of the 2011 Penn State scandal on student morale and school spirit by distributing number-scaled surveys in her Introduction to Sociology class. Alona is employing a _____ research method. A. Quantitative B. Qualitative

A. Quantitative

_____ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society. A. Structural Functionalists B. Symbolic Interactionists C. Social Individualists D. Conflict Theorists

A. Structural Functionalists

___ believed that societies grew and changed as a result of the struggles of different social classes over the means of production and greatly favored ____. A. Durkheim; Communism B. Karl Marx; Communism C. Comte; Antipositivism D. Max Weber; Positivism

B. Karl Marx; Communism

Sociology is defined as the: A. Theoretical examination of life's origins. B. Quantitative analysis of social transgressions. C. Systematic study of society and social interaction. D. Qualitative analysis of human phenomenon.

C. Systematic study of society and social interaction.

According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a social fact? A. A custom B. A religous belief C. A law D. All above

D. All above

Max Weber, Georg Simmel, and Karl Marx were all advocates of: A. Capitalism B. Symbolic interactionism C. Structural functionalism D. Conflict theory

D. Conflict theory

Sociology and Psychology are the same field of study. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

Sociology is not a social science. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

After weeks of protest in Zuccotti Park, NYC's "Occupy Wall Street" divided into two camps: one composed of higher income protestors, and one composed of lower-income protesters. A ______ would be most interested in the relationship and nature of day-to- day exchanges between the two groups. A. Symbolic interactionist B. Structural functionalist C. Conflict theorist D.Feminist conflict theorist

A. Symbolic Interactionist

Verstehen is defined by the text as: A. To understand in a deep way. B. To maintain a moral conscience. C. To compare and contrast social facts. D. To require proof of interpretation.

A. To understand in a deep way.

Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on their belief in a meritocracy? A. Max Weber B. Herbert Spencer C. Émile Durkheim D. Karl Marx

C. Émile Durkheim

Qualitative sociology can be defined as: A. Statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants. B. Door to door sales pitches, cold calls, and press conferences. C. Virtual interactivity, online polls, and online gaming. D. In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data.

D. In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data.

The research of sociologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark helped the Supreme Court decide to end "separate but equal" racial segregation in schools in the United States. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology? A. Karl Marx B. Auguste Comte C. Émile Durkheim D. Max Weber

B. Auguste Comte

What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society? A. Antipositivism B. Constructivism C. Symbolic interactionism D. Criticism

B. Constructivism

What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society? A. Criticism B. Constructivism C. Antipositivism D. Symbolic interactionism

B. Constructivism

Please define C. Wright Mill's sociological imagination. A. A series of interviews asking subjects about their sleep habits and dreams. B. How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure. C.The theory that man evolved slowly over time. D. The process of analyzing human behavior based solely on statistics.

B. How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure.

A hypothesis can be defined as: A. An attempt to explain large-scale relationships B. Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them C. A way to explain different aspects of social interactions D. A testable proposition

D. A testable proposition

Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under? A. Structural Functionalism B. Behaviorism C. Symbolic Interactionism D. Conflict Theory

D. Conflict Theory

Political science teacher Mr. Jones asks his students to study how social media can influence public opinion by "following" famous activists, academics, and politicians on Twitter. While reading and exchanging each other's Tweets, some classmates became close friends. The first is an example of the project's ____ function, the second is an example of the project's _____ function. A. latent; manifest B. latent; latent C. manifest; manifest D. manifest; latent

D. manifest; latent

Auguste Comte is considered by many to be the father of sociology. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

Karl Marx was one of the founders of sociology. His ideas about social conflict are still relevant today. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

People have been thinking like sociologists long before sociology became a separate academic discipline: Plato and Aristotle, Confucius, Khaldun, and Voltaire all set the stage for modern sociology. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

Sociologists develop theories to explain social occurrences TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

Some sociologists see the online world contributing to the creation of an emerging global culture. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE