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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?

The ways individuals are affected by and affect social structures and processes Signup and view all the answers

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

The butterfly effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of ethnomethodology?

What people do and how they do it Signup and view all the answers

According to exchange theory, what is emphasized?

Positive rewards and punitive reactions Signup and view all the answers

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

Rational choice theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of conflict theory?

Emphasis on class power Signup and view all the answers

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

Distracts the poor from demanding social equality Signup and view all the answers