Intro to Sociology

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Which sociological subfield focuses on the study of social life in cities?

  • Political Sociology
  • Urban Sociology (correct)
  • Demography
  • Rural Sociology

Which research method involves immersing oneself in a social setting to understand its culture?

  • Experiment
  • Ethnography (correct)
  • Content Analysis
  • Survey

Who coined the term 'sociology' and advocated for a scientific approach to studying society?

  • Émile Durkheim
  • Karl Marx
  • Auguste Comte (correct)
  • Max Weber

Which of the following methods uses questionnaires to collect data from a sample of individuals?

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Which sociologist focused on class conflict and the role of economic structures?

<p>Karl Marx (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves manipulating variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships?

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What is the focus of demography as a subfield of sociology?

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What is a primary goal of applied sociology?

<p>To address practical problems and improve social conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of sociology as a field of study?

<p>The systematic study of human society and social interactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociological perspective views society as a system where parts work together to promote stability?

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What sociological concept includes the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a society?

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Which of the following describes social change?

<p>Transformation of culture, social institutions, and social structure over time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area of sociological inquiry studies the hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups based on wealth, power, and prestige?

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Which concept refers to the process through which individuals learn the norms and values of their society?

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Which theory focuses on power struggles to explain social phenomena?

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Which of the following best describes the focus of symbolic interactionism?

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Flashcards

What is Sociology?

The systematic study of human society and social interactions.

Social Structure

Patterned social arrangements shaping individual actions.

Culture

Shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices of a society.

Socialization

Learning and internalizing society's norms and values.

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Social Interaction

Communication and interaction creating social bonds.

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Functionalism

Views society as parts working together for stability.

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Conflict Theory

Sees society as inequality generating conflict and change.

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Symbolic Interactionism

Emphasises symbols and language in shaping social interaction and meaning.

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Urban Sociology

Focuses on the social life and structure of cities.

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Rural Sociology

Focuses on the social life and structure of rural areas.

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Social Movements

Examines collective efforts to promote or resist social change.

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Surveys

Uses questionnaires to collect data from a large sample.

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Experiments

Manipulates variables to find cause-and-effect relationships.

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Ethnography

Immersing oneself in a social setting to understand its culture and social interactions.

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Auguste Comte

Coined the term 'sociology' and advocated for a scientific approach to studying society.

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Applied Sociology

Uses sociological theories, methods, and findings to address practical problems and improve social conditions.

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