Sociology Chapter 1 Quiz

<p>A complex group of interdependent positions that, together, perform a social role and reproduce themselves over time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How the institution is funded. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examining familiar routines and practices from a new, outsider perspective. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private troubles have solutions within an individual's control, while public issues require collective action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>question the assumptions they hold about society and their own experiences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests that the real value of college lies in obtaining a credential, not necessarily in acquiring knowledge. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The societal benefits of a college education are not always reflected in individual financial gains. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socioeconomic status plays a significant role in college admissions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The social pressures and expectations that shape their decision to attend college. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To highlight the interconnectedness of personal experiences and broader social trends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Functionalists would see inequality as necessary for societal stability, while conflict theorists would see it as a source of social conflict. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>History and anthropology focus on specific events and cultures, while sociology examines general social phenomena and trends. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Microsociology focuses on individual-level interactions, while macrosociology examines large-scale societal structures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociology focuses on social interaction and culture, while economics explores production, consumption, and distribution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociology emphasizes the role of culture, while political science focuses on the distribution of power and control. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Max Weber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The ways in which society maintains its cohesion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positivism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harriet Martineau (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The idea that history is driven by economic factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Auguste Comte (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding social behavior based on the meanings attached to actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a consequence of political struggles between different groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rejection of grand narratives and a focus on multiple identities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shared meanings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explaining generalizable patterns of behavior that apply to specific groups or situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding the origins of conflict between social groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It focuses on the ways individuals present themselves to others in order to manage impressions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social phenomena are created and maintained through shared beliefs and practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It analyzes social phenomena based on abstract principles and mathematical relationships, regardless of specific individuals or groups. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>W.E.B. Du Bois (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The awareness of both one's own identity and the societal expectations associated with that identity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It served as a testing ground for the ideas of the Chicago School. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain social order and stability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sense of hopelessness and despair arising from a lack of social structure and predictability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Talcott Parsons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Chicago School emphasized the impact of social environment, while Du Bois focused on the experiences of race and ethnicity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ability to link personal life to broader social forces, as coined by C. Wright Mills.

Issues attributed to individual circumstances rather than societal factors.

Problems rooted in larger social structures requiring collective action to solve.

A sociological approach to view everyday life from a new perspective.

The context of social trends based on historical events and changes.

College graduates earn significantly more over their lifetimes than those without a degree.

Social networks and norms that maintain the status of institutions, like universities.

Social class influences acceptance and opportunities in academic settings.

Events from the past that shape present social circumstances.

The impact of beliefs, values, and traditions on behavior and social interactions.

The influence of social organizations and institutions on individual lives.

Questions about the status quo and its implications for society.

A complex group of interdependent roles that functions to fulfill social needs.

The process of changing a brand’s image while retaining its identity.

Established systems like legal and educational frameworks that shape university life.

A sense of aimlessness or despair from lack of social regulation.

Sociology focused on how group size affects social dynamics, regardless of members.

A sociological perspective emphasizing the impact of social and physical environments on behavior.

The dual awareness of how one sees oneself versus how one is perceived by others.

A community center founded by Jane Addams to implement Chicago School theories.

The theory that social institutions exist to fulfill essential functions for stability.

A prominent functionalist theorist known for his work in mid-twentieth century sociology.

A sociologist who studied micro interactions and groups to understand social dynamics.

The philosopher who founded sociology and introduced 'social physics'.

An approach in sociology that uses the scientific method to study observable behavior.

The first translator of Comte's work into English and a pioneer feminist sociologist.

Marx's theory that class conflict drives social change.

An ideology based on Karl Marx's theories, opposing capitalism.

Weber's concept of understanding the meanings individuals attach to their actions.

Research approach where sociologists empathize with the subjects’ life experiences.

Sociologist who studied societal cohesion and the effects of modernity.

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition for limited resources and power.

The branch of sociology focusing on small-scale, local interactions and individual behaviors.

The branch of sociology that looks at large-scale social processes and structures across society.

Sociology differs by focusing on social interactions rather than solely on individuals or quantitative data.

Inequality arises from political struggles among different social groups.

A micro-level theory focusing on shared meanings motivating people's actions.

Goffman's concept describing social interaction as a performance.

A condition questioning progress and embracing multiple identities and pastiche.

An entity exists because people believe it exists and follow agreed norms.

A theory explaining generalizable patterns between macro and micro sociology.

A range of theories emphasizing women's experiences and societal subordination.