SOCIOLOGY CHAPTER 1 quiz

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What does symbolic interactionism provide? A social approach that helps scholars examine the relationship of individuals within their society. A theoretical perspective that helps scholars examine the relationship of individuals within their society. A proven approach that helps scholars examine the relationship of individuals within their society. A physical approach that helps scholars examine the relationship of individuals within their society.

A theoretical perspective that helps scholars examine the relationship of individuals within their society.

What is the name of the man that is considered the father of sociology? Karl Marx Kenneth Clark Max Weber Auguste Comte

Auguste Comte

Which of these men is considered the Father of Sociology? Karl Marx. Ludwig Gumplowicz. Auguste Comte Erving Goffman

Auguste Comte

On Wednesday nights, Joshua attends meetings for Young Life, a Christian-oriented youth group, with his friends, and church on Sunday with his family. This is an example of shared _____ within Joshua's culture. Social status Doctrines Beliefs Schedules

Beliefs

A macro-level theory that looks at society as a competition for limited resources is called the ___________________ theory? Rivalry Conflict Social competitiveness Survival of the fittest

Conflict

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

Karl Marx strongly supported which theoretical perspective? Structural functionalism Grand theories Symbolic Interactionism Conflict theory

Conflict theory

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: Dynamic equilibrium Latent functions Dramaturgical analysis Figuration

Figuration

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

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

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

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

____________ believed that societies grew and changed as a result of the struggles of different social classes over the means of production. Karl Marx Friedrich Engels Herbert Spencer None of the above

Karl Marx

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

According to Durkheim, people raise to their proper level in society based on what? Wealth Family Prestige Merit

Merit

According to Karl Marx, which of the following is NOT something we desire? Wealth Power Permission Prestige

Permission

After weeks of protest NYC's "Black Lives Matter" 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

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.

____________ once stated that sociologists need to develop a sociological imagination to study how society affects individuals. Karl Marx Auguste Comte Wright Mills Max Weber

Wright Mills

Social patterns that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society? conflict theory figuration dysfunction macro-level

dysfunction

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


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