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A researcher aims to study the impact of social media use on self-esteem among teenagers. Which of the following represents the MOST appropriate identification of independent and dependent variables?
A researcher aims to study the impact of social media use on self-esteem among teenagers. Which of the following represents the MOST appropriate identification of independent and dependent variables?
- Independent variable: Social media use; Dependent variable: Self-esteem. (correct)
- Independent variable: Parental control; Dependent variable: Academic performance.
- Independent variable: Self-esteem; Dependent variable: Social media use.
- Independent variable: Age of the teenagers; Dependent variable: Social media platform.
Which scenario BEST exemplifies role conflict, as understood in sociological terms?
Which scenario BEST exemplifies role conflict, as understood in sociological terms?
- An athlete preparing for an upcoming competition experiencing anxiety about their performance.
- An employee feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks assigned by their manager.
- A parent who is also a full-time employee experiencing stress between work and childcare responsibilities. (correct)
- A student struggling to understand a complex mathematical equation.
A researcher spends several months living in a remote village, participating in daily activities, and conducting interviews to understand the local culture and social dynamics. Which research method is the researcher MOST likely using?
A researcher spends several months living in a remote village, participating in daily activities, and conducting interviews to understand the local culture and social dynamics. Which research method is the researcher MOST likely using?
- Secondary data analysis
- Ethnography (correct)
- Survey
- Experiment
According to George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, what is the correct sequence in the development of the self?
According to George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, what is the correct sequence in the development of the self?
A study finds that individuals from a certain ethnic background are disproportionately stopped by police compared to individuals from other backgrounds, even when controlling for other factors. From the perspective of conflict theory, this finding BEST illustrates:
A study finds that individuals from a certain ethnic background are disproportionately stopped by police compared to individuals from other backgrounds, even when controlling for other factors. From the perspective of conflict theory, this finding BEST illustrates:
A hospital implements new policies aimed at improving patient care and staff coordination. From a structural functionalist perspective, what would be the primary focus of analysis regarding these changes?
A hospital implements new policies aimed at improving patient care and staff coordination. From a structural functionalist perspective, what would be the primary focus of analysis regarding these changes?
An individual who was born into a wealthy family and later becomes a successful entrepreneur exemplifies the interplay between:
An individual who was born into a wealthy family and later becomes a successful entrepreneur exemplifies the interplay between:
In ethnographic research, a sociologist must balance the roles of observer and participant. What ethical consideration is MOST relevant in maintaining this balance?
In ethnographic research, a sociologist must balance the roles of observer and participant. What ethical consideration is MOST relevant in maintaining this balance?
A person holding multiple social positions such as being a student, an employee, and a caregiver for a family member, which sometimes results in conflicting expectations is MOST likely experiencing:
A person holding multiple social positions such as being a student, an employee, and a caregiver for a family member, which sometimes results in conflicting expectations is MOST likely experiencing:
According to symbolic interactionism, how does a 'degradation ceremony' primarily function in the context of a total institution?
According to symbolic interactionism, how does a 'degradation ceremony' primarily function in the context of a total institution?
In sociological experiments, the dependent variable is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the independent variable.
In sociological experiments, the dependent variable is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the independent variable.
Ascribed statuses, such as race or gender, are attained through an individual's direct effort and choices.
Ascribed statuses, such as race or gender, are attained through an individual's direct effort and choices.
Conflict theory suggests that social institutions primarily serve to minimize inequality and promote social harmony within society.
Conflict theory suggests that social institutions primarily serve to minimize inequality and promote social harmony within society.
Qualitative research methods focus on numerical data and statistical analysis to identify patterns and relationships.
Qualitative research methods focus on numerical data and statistical analysis to identify patterns and relationships.
According to George Herbert Mead, the 'Me' represents the spontaneous and autonomous aspect of the self that engages with the world.
According to George Herbert Mead, the 'Me' represents the spontaneous and autonomous aspect of the self that engages with the world.
Flashcards
Sociology
Sociology
The study of human behavior and the patterns that predict it.
Sociological Imagination
Sociological Imagination
The awareness of the relationship between personal experience and the wider society.
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative Methods
Research methods focusing on numbers and statistics to analyze social phenomena.
Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte
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Conflict Theory
Conflict Theory
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Macro-Sociology
Macro-Sociology
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Micro-Sociology
Micro-Sociology
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Primary Data
Primary Data
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Secondary Data Analysis
Secondary Data Analysis
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Ascribed Status
Ascribed Status
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Participant Observation
Participant Observation
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Case Study
Case Study
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Reliability
Reliability
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Value Neutrality
Value Neutrality
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Study Notes
- Sociology studies human behavior and predictable patterns.
- Sociological Imagination:
- Micro-Sociology
- Macro-Sociology
Study Methods
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Secondary data analysis
- Participant Observation
- Ethnography
- Experiment
- Case Study
- Reliability is key in sociological studies
- Value neutrality is a must for researchers
- Independent variable
- Dependent Variable
Theories and Concepts
- Structural functionalism
- Social Institution
- Positivism
- Ascribed status
- Achieved Status
- Role Strain
- Role Conflict
- Total Institutions
- Conflict Theory
- Assimilation
- Discrimination
- Social Construction of Race
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Self
- I
- Me
- Generalized Other
- Socialization
- Resocialization
- Degradation Ceremony
Theorists and Theories
- Structural Functionalism
- Conflict Theory
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Auguste Comte
- Karl Marx
- Max Weber
- Emile Durkheim
- Looking Glass Self - Charles Cooley
- George Herbert Mead
- Mead's Path of Development
Topic-Specific Questions
- Using sociological imagination requires connecting personal experiences to broader social structures and historical contexts.
- Bias can affect sociological research by skewing data collection, interpretation, and analysis, leading to inaccurate conclusions.
- Ethics in conducting sociological research involves obtaining informed consent, ensuring anonymity and confidentiality, avoiding harm to participants, and maintaining objectivity.
- Paradigms:
- Conflict theory examines society as a system of inequality and competition.
- Functionalist theory views society as a system of interconnected parts working together to maintain stability.
- Symbolic interactionist theory focuses on how individuals create meaning through social interactions.
- Should be able to identify the main theorist/theory associated with each theory/theorist
- Should be able to apply the main views of such theories.
- What is George Herbert Mead’s specific path of development?
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Explore sociology: the study of human behavior and patterns. Study methods include quantitative, qualitative, and secondary data analysis. Key concepts encompass structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and the contributions of major theorists.
