Sociology Final Questions Flashcards

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What is the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?

Nuclear family consists of parents and children, while extended family includes aunts and uncles.

The theory that argues that society emerges from and is changed by the process of human beings interacting with one another using symbolic pose in shared meaning is known as?

symbolic interactionism

The status we are born with and cannot change, such as race and age, is known as what?

ascribed status

When a family is defined and inheritance is passed through the family, it is known as?

matrilineal descent Signup and view all the answers

A totalitarian government does which of the following?

controls all parts of society and all aspects of life Signup and view all the answers

American Indians believed that some plants and animals contained spirits of their ancestors in them. This is an example of?

animism Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an acting crowd?

a mob Signup and view all the answers

A technique used to manipulate supernatural forces and beings is?

magic Signup and view all the answers

Which of these best defines cohabitation?

unmarried adults sharing a living quarter with an unrelated adult of the opposite sex Signup and view all the answers

What type of power is organized and wielded by the state?

political power Signup and view all the answers

The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being is best referred to as?

health Signup and view all the answers

Joey and Sarah are newlyweds. They decide to set up residence in North Carolina. This residency pattern is known as?

neolocal residence Signup and view all the answers

The sociocultural distinction between males and females is known as?

gender Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between polygyny and polyandry?

Polygyny is multiple females with one male, and polyandry is multiple males with one female. Signup and view all the answers

What is a nation in which no one (usually racial or ethnic) group makes up more than 50% of the population?

Majority Minority Nation Signup and view all the answers

Demography is best defined as?

the science of dealing with the size, distribution, composition, and changes in population Signup and view all the answers

The economic system in which wealth is owned and managed by the group is?

socialism Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of socialism in the US?

Minimum Wage Signup and view all the answers

Which is not a function of the family?

THE REAL ANSWER Signup and view all the answers

Which explanation for social movements states that they arise when people experience an intolerable gap between what they have and what they believe they should have?

Relative Deprivation Theory Signup and view all the answers

_________ stresses lack of unanimity in many crowd situations and differences in motives, attitudes, and actions that characterize crowd members.

Emergent Norm Theory Signup and view all the answers

What are the court types of religious organizations?

Church, Cult, Sect, Denomination Signup and view all the answers

What does the cultural rule of endogamy dictate?

that one must marry within the designated group Signup and view all the answers

What type of belief system is based on the idea that spirits reside in all things organic and inorganic?

animism Signup and view all the answers

Which norm is primarily based off of society's morals?

Mores Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'denomination'?

accepts legitimacy claims of other religions and enjoys a positive relationship with dominant society Signup and view all the answers

Authority can be defined as?

legitimate or socially justified power Signup and view all the answers

The theory supports the idea that as societies evolve, non-religious tendencies are becoming more popular over religious tendencies.

Secularization Thesis Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 classifications of authority?

Traditional, Legal Rational and Charismatic Authority Signup and view all the answers

If a certain culture has a matrilocal residence, then when a couple gets married they will?

live in the household or community of the bride's mother family Signup and view all the answers

Family of _ is oneself, parents, and siblings. Family of _ is spouse and children.

Orientation, Procreation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of social movement is less concerned with institutional change than with the renovating or renewing of people from within?

Expressive Movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of the cyclical perspective of social change?

Emerge, Mature, Decline, Die Signup and view all the answers

A group of individuals all sitting together in a movie theater is an example of what kind of crowd?

conventional crowd Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Structures

Nuclear family consists of parents and their children, whereas extended family includes relatives such as aunts and uncles.
Matrilineal descent refers to inheritance being passed down through the mother's side of the family.
Neolocal residence occurs when newlyweds establish their own household separate from both families.

Symbolic interactionism emphasizes that society develops through human interactions and shared meanings.
Relative Deprivation Theory explains that social movements arise when there is a perceived gap between what individuals have and what they believe they should possess.
Secularization Thesis suggests that as societies evolve, the tendency to identify with religious beliefs diminishes.

Ascribed status is the social position individuals are born into and cannot change, such as race or age.
Authority can be described as legitimate power, recognized and accepted by society.
Gender differentiates the sociocultural roles of males and females.

Expressive movements focus on personal renewal rather than institutional change.
The cyclical perspective of social change includes stages: emergence, maturity, decline, and eventual death.

Religious Organizations

Types of religious organizations include church, cult, sect, and denomination.
Denominations accept the legitimacy of other faiths while maintaining a positive relationship with the broader society.

Economic Systems and Norms

Socialism is defined as an economic system where wealth is collectively owned and managed.
Mores are social norms grounded in moral values that influence behavior within a community.

Cultural Practices

Endogamy is a cultural rule that requires individuals to marry within certain designated groups.
Animism posits that spirits reside in both organic and inorganic entities.

Additional Concepts

A totalitarian government exerts control over all facets of life within society.
Political power is organized and held by the state, influencing laws and policies.
Cohabitation refers to unmarried individuals living together, typically in a romantic relationship.
The majority minority nation is a societal structure where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes more than 50% of the population.

Crowd Dynamics

An acting crowd is characterized by emotional and spontaneous behavior, exemplified by mobs.
Conventional crowds are composed of individuals who gather for a specific purpose, such as watching a movie together.

Family Definitions

Family of orientation includes individuals' parents and siblings, while family of procreation comprises one's spouse and children.

Authority Classifications

The three forms of authority are traditional, legal-rational, and charismatic authority.

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Test your knowledge with flashcards covering key concepts in sociology, including family structures and symbolic interactionism. These questions are essential for understanding the foundations of social dynamics and human interaction. Perfect for final exam preparation!