Chapter 1 - Sociology

The Sociological generalizations are the same as simple stereotypes

False

Sociology is the systematic study of

Human Society

Some of God's will/ mother nature, multiple Gods

Metaphysical Stage

Which of the following concepts refers to relatively stable patterns of social behavior?

Social Structure

The theoretical approach in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability is the

Structural-Functional Approach

father of sociology

auguste comte

metal construct that represents some part of world in simple form. ex. family

concept

study that focuses on the need for social change

critical socioloy

study of sociology that forces on the meanings people attach to their social world

interpretive sociology

The recognized and intended consequences of a social pattern are referred to as?

manifest functions

procedure of determining ex. makes this salary

measurement

allows facts to speak for themselves not influences by personal value

objectivity (personal neutrality)

The social-conflict approach draws attention to

patterns of social inequality

study of society based on systematic observation of society or social behavior - common sense

positivist

positivism, cause/effect, science

scientific stage

being excluded from social activity (outsider)

social marginality

Which theoretical approach highlights the fact that is not so much what people do that matters as much as the meaning they attach to their behavior?

symbolic-interaction approach

God's will

theological stage

By linking specific facts together to give us meaning, we create a

theory

The sociological perspective reveals that personal decisions such as whom we marry shape to a large degree by our social enviornment

true

Validity refers to actually measuring exactly what one intends to measure

true

concept that changes from case to case ex. male

variable