Sociology Chapter 1: An Introduction to Sociology in the Global Age

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What is the butterfly effect as described in the text?

  • A small change can have a significant global impact over time and space (correct)
  • The sudden appearance of butterflies causing social disruptions
  • The introduction of butterflies leading to ecological changes
  • A phenomenon where butterflies influence societal norms

Which sociologist is NOT correctly matched with their nationality in the text?

  • Max Weber - French (correct)
  • Émile Durkheim - French
  • Georg Simmel - German
  • Karl Marx - German

What do social structures refer to in sociology?

  • Impact of individuals on global events
  • Dynamic social processes within communities
  • Ever-changing aspects of society
  • Enduring and regular social arrangements like family and state (correct)

What does sociology primarily study according to the text?

<p>The ways individuals are affected by and affect social structures and processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept best describes the idea that actions taken by individuals can result in global effects?

<p>The butterfly effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of ethnomethodology?

<p>What people do and how they do it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to exchange theory, what is emphasized?

<p>Positive rewards and punitive reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory assumes that people make rational choices to achieve their goals?

<p>Rational choice theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of conflict theory?

<p>Emphasis on class power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the debate examples provided, what does conflict theory propose about religion?

<p>Distracts the poor from demanding social equality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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