Sociology Module 1 Exam

A sociological theory is an explanation of a social problem, action, or behavior.

True

Jane Addams was a member of the Progressive Movement of the 1890s and early 1900s and believed we all have a responsibility to work to make our communities safer and healthier.

True

The first person to use the term "sociology" and is considered the "Father of Sociology" was _____.

Auguste Comte

Who coined the phrase "sociological imagination" to describe the perspective sociologists employ to view society as an outsider, or without bias?

C Wright Mills

Which of the following relate to macrosociology?

includes conflict theory perspective the branch of sociology that looks at society as a whole includes functionalist perspective

Which of the following relate to microsociology?

the symbolic interactionist perspective the branch of sociology that concerns itself with small groups one-to-one interactions

Which of the following describe early American sociologists?

Collected demographic data in order to construct social policy. Believed in the systematic study of society with an aim to route out corruption. See themselves as social reformers. Desire to make changes in the lives of the downtrodden.

In the field of sociology, one can use the terms society and sociology interchangeably.

False

Sociology is defined as the study of the human mind and behavior.

False

Jane Addams and other settlement house workers would often _____ elected officials, which means contacting them and trying to convince them to support issues important to the community.

Lobby

Identify the "big three" in the development of the field of sociology.

Max Weber Karl Marx Emile Durkheim

The idea that society could be studied scientifically and that we could make sense out of our world is referred to as _____.

Positivism