Sociology Concepts Quiz

Qualities like height, weight, and hair color that are objectively measurable.

Qualities like being funny or friendly that rely on personal interpretation and feedback.

The process of understanding and taking on the perspectives of others to enhance social interaction.

The idea that every social interaction involves an exchange of costs and benefits.

The expectation that favors will be returned, creating a sense of obligation.

A structured approach to decision-making, analyzing the potential costs and benefits of a choice.

A theory that examines how power imbalances in a society create conflict and competition among groups.

A theory that emphasizes how individuals and families change over time, adapting to new developmental stages.

A group of people who are related to each other, such as parents, children, siblings, and extended family members.

A family as defined by Statistics Canada, including married or common-law couples with or without children, single parents with at least one child, and grandchildren living with their grandparents if no parents are present.

Traditionally, this family structure includes a married couple and their biological or adopted children. It is considered a 'traditional' family.

This family structure includes the nuclear family plus other relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. This type of family often involves multiple generations living together.

A family formed after one or both partners were in a previous marriage. It includes children from previous relationships, sometimes blending into one whole family.

A family with only one parent raising their children, often due to divorce, separation, or death of a partner.

This relationship involves two people who are not officially married but live together as a couple.

A family structure where the husband resides in his wife's family home. The couple lives near her family.

The shift from a relationship focused on a couple to one including a child, requiring new roles and expectations.

The stress that comes from having too many new roles and responsibilities to manage, especially when transitioning to parenthood.

The process of adapting and changing established routines, responsibilities, and expectations to accommodate the arrival of a child.

The theory explaining how changes within one part of a family system (like a new child) affect the whole system's dynamics.

The ways couples interpret and understand their new roles as parents, which can lead to disagreements due to societal expectations about gender.

This refers to the challenges children face when adjusting to a new family dynamic, like having a step-parent or step-siblings.

This emphasizes that there is no single 'right' way for a family to be structured and that what matters most is love, care, and respect.

The movie illustrates how communication, patience, and time are crucial for building trust and strong bonds within blended families.

The movie highlights the evolving role of parenting, where both parents, regardless of gender, share household and caregiving responsibilities.

The movie demonstrates how laughter, shared experiences, and mutual understanding can help children thrive in new family settings.

This refers to the emotional complexities children face in blended families, including grieving the loss of a parent or adjusting to a new parent figure.

The film uses humor and real-life situations to show how blended families navigate challenges and celebrate successes.

The idea that relationships evolve through stages with differing characteristics, from initial passion to long-term stability.

A relationship where both partners share power equally, making decisions together and respecting each other's contributions.

The concept that the person invested less in a relationship has more power, as they have less to lose by ending it.

Refers to decisions regarding family planning and the factors that influence them, such as economic stability or personal values.

The ability of partners to express their emotions and needs in a constructive and respectful way, fostering open communication.

A type of relationship that emphasizes close friendship, companionship, and shared interests, alongside romantic love.

Disagreements or clashes within a relationship arising from differing needs, perspectives, or values.

Involves strategies to resolve conflicts effectively, including communication, compromise, and respect for each other's perspectives.

The ability to support and cherish each other through life's challenges, offering emotional strength and encouragement.

The process of becoming an adult is influenced by a combination of biological changes, societal expectations, and personal development. It involves reaching key milestones like finishing school, starting a career, forming relationships, and achieving financial independence.

The period of life between adolescence and full adulthood, typically from ages 18 to 25, is marked by exploration of identity, education, and relationships without complete commitment to adult responsibilities.

A set of societal norms and expectations that determine when specific events, such as marriage or starting a family, should occur in a person's life.

The ability to think abstractly, solve complex problems, and consider multiple perspectives.

The ability to make moral judgments based on universal principles of justice and fairness, recognizing rights and ethical considerations.

The process of changing and adapting throughout life, with each change requiring adjustments and growth.

The theory that childhood experiences and relationships shape a person's identity and development over time, with a focus on forming a sense of self.

A framework that outlines key transitions and events in a person's life as they move through different family stages, from childhood to adulthood.

Erikson's theory focusing on eight stages of psychosocial development, each involving a crisis or turning point to be resolved positively or negatively.

Erikson's first stage, where infants learn to trust their caregivers, crucial to developing a sense of security and hope for the future.

Erikson's second stage, where toddlers learn to assert their independence and develop a sense of autonomy by exploring their surroundings and making their own choices.

Erikson's third stage, where preschoolers are striving to initiate activities and take on new tasks, learning to balance initiative with the potential for guilt over their actions.

The transition from childhood to adulthood was traditionally marked by key milestones such as getting married, starting a family, and achieving financial independence at a younger age.

The delay of traditional markers of adulthood, such as marriage and financial independence, often attributed to factors like longer education and changing societal expectations.

A cultural perspective emphasizing separate roles for children and adolescents, often guided by religious values and traditions, emphasizing the importance of education, marriage, and family.