Sociology midterm - WGTC - 1-3

The term interpretive framework can be defined as: -A basis for which sociologists determine whether their independent and dependent variables reflect the results. -A sociological research approach that seeks in-depth understanding of a topic or subject through observation or interaction; this approach is not based on hypothesis testing. -An established scholarly research method that involves asking a question, researching existing sources, forming a hypothesis, designing and conducting a study, and drawing conclusions. -Specific explanations of abstract concepts that a researcher plans to study

A sociological research approach that seeks in-depth understanding of a topic or subject through observation or interaction; this approach is not based on hypothesis testing.

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? Structural Functionalism Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism Behaviorism

Conflict Theory

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

Conflict theory

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

Constructivism

Society and culture _____. Could not exist without each other Are unrelated Are the same thing Could not exist together

Could not exist without each other

Kurt and Mitch visit an Amish village on a class trip. "Let's see if we can round up some old radios and appliances and drop them off for them later this week. I think they'll appreciate it. They just don't understand what they're missing." Mitch rolls his eyes. Kurt's perspective is an example of _______. Behavioral normativity Cultural imperialism Material culture Ideal culture

Cultural imperialism

Angelica visits Thailand with her family. When she wears short-shorts and tank tops while visiting a series of temples during her first week, she is met with hostility from the locals. She feels she no longer knows how to behave or interact with those outside her family. Angelica is experiencing _____. Cultural imperialism Culture shock Material culture Xenocentricism

Culture shock

Quincia is studying how of the lack of comprehensive sex education is affecting a small, rural town in North Dakota. She spends two months in the town, observing and interviewing the townspeople. Quincia is conducting a(n) ¬¬¬¬_____. Ethnography Case study Experiment Secondary data analysis

Ethnography

Tyson is researching whether actors on prime-time television and hit movies negatively impact teenagers' body images. He is going undercover at a local high school to observe and participate with the students to better understand the world they live in. Tyson is conducting which research method? Field research Surveys Experiments Secondary data analysis

Field research

Which of the following is an example of nonreactive research? -Gathering data from government studies -Educating classrooms on the necessities of safe sex -Interviewing heroin addicts and providing them with clean needles -Volunteering at a local food bank and interacting with homeless persons

Gathering data from government studies

Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism? -Ingrid becoming upset over the course language used in the Australian Outback. -Andy marrying a woman who does not practice his religion, though his parents disprove. -Helena putting aside her vegetarianism to eat meals with the local tribe she is studying. -Joseph protesting the Running of the Bulls while visiting Pamplona.

Helena putting aside her vegetarianism to eat meals with the local tribe she is studying.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal? -Putting your cell phone on silent during a Broadway production -Holding hands with your best friend -Incest taboos -Marrying the partner whom your parents have chosen for you

Incest taboos

John wants to study whether a larger number of laptops available to students at his school lead to higher grades. Choose the independent and dependent variable. -Independent variable: Grades; Dependent variable: Number of laptops -Independent variable: John; Dependent variable: Grades -Independent variable: Grades; Dependent variable: John -Independent variable: Number of laptops; Dependent variable: Grades

Independent variable: Number of laptops; Dependent variable: Grades

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 _____. Micro-level; macro-level Macro-level; micro-level They are both macro-level. They are both micro-level.

Macro-level; micro-level

What is one difference between a more and a folkway? Mores encourage social rebellion; folkways do not. Mores are legally acceptable to violate; folkways are not. Mores are constructed based on norms; folkways are not. Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not.

Mores may carry serious consequences if violated; folkways do not.

Which of the following is an example of an unethical sociological research practice? -Conducting a literature review prior to conducting an experiment -Drawing conclusions from a study which the hypothesis did not predict -Observing study participants without their consent -Using a control group and an experimental group during observation

Observing study participants without their consent

In order to better understand the sorority pledging process at her university for her sociology thesis, Carmen pledges with a popular sorority. This is an example of _____. Literature review Participant observation Secondary data analysis Dependent variables

Participant observation

Thomas wants to better understand the trends in literacy rates in Baltimore city over the past 50 years using Baltimore city data. What type of research should Thomas conduct? A survey Field research An experiment Secondary data analysis

Secondary data analysis

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

Structural Functionalists

In the early 2000's, The L Word and Queer as Folk debuted on Showtime. Both shows depicted the lives of members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community, thus giving viewers a glimpse into a ________. More Formal Sanction Subculture Social relativism

Subculture

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. Conflict theorist Structural functionalist Symbolic interactionist Feminist conflict theorist

Symbolic interactionist

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

Systematic study of society and social interaction.

Which of the following is an example of an informal sanction? -The football team throwing a slushy in Finn's face because he tried to join the Glee club. -Lilly being sent to prison because she failed to pay her taxes. -Brett illegally downloading the new Black Keys album because he couldn't afford to buy it. -Sarah buying Lady Gaga tickets from a scalper because the show sold out.

The football team throwing a slushy in Finn's face because he tried to join the Glee club.

Which of the following is an example of a counterculture? The yuppie craze of the 1980's The Kardashian obsession of the 2010's The hippie movement of the 1960's The disco invasion of the 1970's

The hippie movement of the 1960's

Xenocentrism is: The opposite of cultural relativism The opposite of cultural universalism The same as cultural imperitivism The opposite of ethnocentrism

The opposite of ethnocentrism

Which of the following is not a purpose of the American Sociological Association's code of ethics? To guarantee the safety of their participants To maintain value neutrality To ensure the financial gain of the researchers To foster professionally responsible scholarship in sociology

To ensure the financial gain of the researchers

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

To understand in a deep way.

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. latent; manifest manifest; manifest manifest; latent latent; latent

manifest; latent

Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on personal merit? Karl Marx Max Weber Herbert Spencer Émile Durkheim

Émile Durkheim

The term value neutrality is defined by the text as: -A practice of remaining impartial, without bias or judgment during the course of a study and in publishing results. -The study of evolving ethics and morals in relation to sociological research. -A systematic approach to record and value information gleaned from secondary data as it relates to the study at hand. -A study's participants being randomly selected to serve as a representation of a larger population.

A practice of remaining impartial, without bias or judgment during the course of a study and in publishing results.