Chapter 1: Introduction to Sociology

Which is NOT a social fact according to Durkheim?

A custom, a law, and a religious belief

Which of the following scholars is considered by most the father of sociology and also originated the term positivism?

Auguste Comte

Jaime presented a speech criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited education resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which sociological perspective would Jaime's argument fall under?

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:

Figuration

Which of the following can be defined as qualitative sociology?

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

Alexis distributed number-scaled surveys in her Sociology class to examine the impact of the recent pandemic and ongoing police brutality issue on student morale. Alexis is employing a _______________ research method.

Quantitative

Which sociological perspective views society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society?

Structural functionalists

Which statement best defines sociology?

Systematic study of society and social interaction.

When people understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history, other people, and social structure, they are applying:

sociological imagination

The idea that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on their belief in a meritocracy is a claim which was held by which theorist?

Émile Durkheim