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Sociology Chapter Review: Debunking Motif, Sociological Imagination, Victim Blaming Ideology

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What is the primary purpose of the debunking motif in sociology?

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the social world

To highlight the existence and extent of social inequality

To challenge conventional understandings of how society works (correct)

To reveal the profound influence of society on the individual

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a key goal of sociology?

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the social world (correct)

To challenge conventional understandings of how society works

To reveal the profound influence of society on the individual

To explain 'inconvenient facts' about the social world

What is the sociological imagination, as described in the passage?

The understanding that social reality has many layers of meaning

The belief that individuals are less free to behave and think than commonly assumed

The ability to see the profound influence of society on the individual

The perspective that individuals are social beings influenced by their social environment (correct)

What is the 'blaming-the-victim' ideology, as mentioned in the learning objectives?

The belief that individuals are solely responsible for their own problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of the 'inconvenient facts' that sociology aims to reveal, according to the passage?

The comprehensive understanding of the social world Signup and view all the answers

According to Berger, what is the primary purpose of sociology?

To challenge conventional understandings and reveal alternative perspectives Signup and view all the answers

In the example of the two people meeting at a college dance, what is the 'on-the-surface' understanding of their interaction?

Their verbal exchanges about personal details like names and majors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the 'debunking motif' in sociology, as described by Berger?

Recognizing alternative perspectives beyond conventional understandings Signup and view all the answers

In the example of understanding a city's power structure, what does the text suggest is missing from an analysis based solely on formal documents?

The influence of external factors like corporations, unions, and lobbying groups Signup and view all the answers

Based on the examples provided, what is a key limitation of relying solely on 'on-the-surface' or 'official' understandings in sociology?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers