Tuskegee Experiment and Its Impact
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What was the primary unethical action taken by scientists during the Tuskegee experiment?

  • They provided patients with misinformation about their health.
  • They concealed the availability of penicillin from subjects. (correct)
  • They conducted the study without informed consent.
  • They used outdated treatments for syphilis.
  • How many patients died from syphilis by the time the Tuskegee experiment was exposed?

  • 28 patients (correct)
  • 40 patients
  • 399 patients
  • 100 patients
  • What significant outcome arose from the Tuskegee experiment in 1979?

  • The launch of public health campaigns.
  • The creation of the Belmont Report. (correct)
  • The introduction of new syphilis treatments.
  • The establishment of the CDC.
  • What effect did the Tuskegee experiment have on medical ethics regulations?

    <p>It led to the formation of IRBs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident involving Vinicius Jr. reflects systemic racism in sports?

    <p>Being subjected to racist chants during a match. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism did Franklin Frazier make regarding the black middle class?

    <p>They rejected their cultural history, resulting in self-loathing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William J. Wilson, which factor is considered more significant than race in determining life outcomes for blacks?

    <p>Economic class differences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of 'cognitive dissonance' refer to in the context provided?

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    What is Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome suggested to be a result of?

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    What was Thomas Jefferson's justification for the dehumanization of blacks?

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    What is meant by 'learnt helplessness' among black individuals as discussed in the content?

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    What body of wisdom was referred to as Sophia by the Greeks?

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    What condition does the study of enthesopathy refer to?

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    How is the divide between the black professional class and the black underclass characterized?

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    Which aspect was notably absent from classical sociological theorizing?

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    What is one of the generally accepted criteria of science?

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    What is the primary characteristic of a dyad in social behavior?

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    Which process involves attempts to validate or refute theories in science?

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    What type of application do scientific laws need to have?

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    How does a triad differ fundamentally from a dyad?

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    What does the term 'paradigm' refer to in the context of scientific study?

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    What concept does Simmel's view of society primarily oppose?

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    What was a significant contribution of the Moors in relation to the Mystery system?

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    According to Simmel, how should society be understood?

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    Which of the following reflects Simmel's dialectical approach?

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    What do sociologists aim to achieve in terms of objectivity during their studies?

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    What is a significant implication of the existence of both the dyad and triad according to Simmel?

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    Which statement best describes the relationship dynamics in a triad?

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    What does Simmel suggest is the role of individuals within society?

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    What is described as the political system that has shaped the modern world according to Mills?

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    What does the racial contract primarily create according to Mills?

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    Which of the following best captures the nature of race according to the provided content?

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    What term refers to the unjust allocation of resources based on racial differences?

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    What does the 'wages of whiteness' refer to in Mills' discussion?

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    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an aspect of race in the provided content?

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    How does the racial contract affect political influence according to Mills?

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    Which term describes the structural inequalities enabled by race?

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    What does Simmel argue about the nature of sociology?

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    Which social group is referred to as the smallest possible social group according to Simmel?

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    What was a major concern for both Simmel and Weber in their sociological approaches?

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    Which of the following did Simmel not believe in regarding sociology?

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    According to conflict theory, what is owned by the bourgeoisie?

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    What aspect did Simmel better address compared to Weber?

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    What characteristic of sociology did Simmel challenge?

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    What is a key feature of the dyad according to Simmel?

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    Flashcards

    White Supremacy

    An unnamed political system that has shaped the modern world, often overlooked due to racial privilege; a form of domination.

    Racial Contract

    An exploitation contract that creates global European dominance and national white racial privilege, often resulting in material advantage.

    Race (Social Construction)

    Race is a concept created by society, not based on biological differences, and its meaning changes over time based on historical and political contexts.

    Racism

    Using race as a tool to unjustly distribute resources, and using social structures and institutions to reinforce these inequalities.

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    Herrenvolk

    A term meaning 'master race', referring to a specific group that perceives themselves as superior.

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    Relational Race

    Race is understood by differences, conflicts, and inequality between social groups.

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    Social Construction of Race

    Socially created concept; not based on biology; meaning changes over time.

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    Belmont Report

    A set of ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects, created in response to the Tuskegee Experiment.

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    Racial Inequality

    Unequal treatment and distribution of resources and opportunities based on race.

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    Tuskegee Experiment

    A 40-year study (1932-1972) where Black men with syphilis were deliberately left untreated to study the disease's progression, even after penicillin became the standard treatment.

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    Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

    Committees responsible for reviewing and approving research proposals involving human subjects to ensure ethical conduct.

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    Racist Chants in Sports

    Abusive and discriminatory behaviors directed towards athletes based on their race, such as the chants against Vinicius Jr., a Brazilian Real Madrid player.

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    Impact of the Tuskegee Experiment

    This unethical experiment led to significant changes in research ethics, including the establishment of the Belmont Report and IRBs, to protect human subjects.

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    What is Science?

    Science uses systematic methods, logical arguments, and theoretical thinking to understand a specific subject. It involves gathering real-world evidence and testing hypotheses to establish general laws.

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    Empirical Evidence

    Evidence from the real world, gathered through observation, presented as facts.

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    Hypotheses and Generalizations

    Science proposes theories and tests hypotheses to try and discover general laws or patterns.

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    Refutation of Hypotheses

    Hypotheses are tested and may be refuted or amended, leading to stronger scientific laws.

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    Universal Application and Predictions

    Scientific laws apply universally and can be used to make accurate predictions.

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    Subject Matter Classification

    Sciences categorize their subject matter for clear understanding. For example, botany studies plants and chemistry studies the composition of matter.

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    Specialized Subject Area and Paradigm

    Each science has a dedicated subject area and operates within a specific framework or 'paradigm' - a set of theories, concepts, and methods of inquiry.

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    Objectivity and Value-Free

    Scientists strive to study things as they are, without letting their personal beliefs or values influence their findings.

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    Black Middle Class

    A group of African Americans who have achieved economic and social advancement, often through education and professional careers.

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    Frazier's Critique

    Franklin Frazier argued that the black middle class often rejected its cultural history, leading to a form of self-loathing racial identity.

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    Race vs. Class

    William J. Wilson argued economic class differences are more important than race in understanding the life chances of African Americans.

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    Black Underclass

    A segment of the African American population facing persistent poverty, unemployment, and social problems.

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    Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS)

    Joy DeGruy's concept that the historical trauma of slavery has led to multi-generational trauma within the African American community.

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    Learned Helplessness

    A state where individuals feel powerless to change their situation, often due to repeated experiences of oppression. It can be seen as a consequence of PTSS.

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    Simmel's View of Society

    Society is a network of interactions, with sociology's task being to study these patterns across cultures and time.

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    Dehumanization of Blacks

    Historical justifications used to strip African Americans of their humanity, such as Thomas Jefferson's claim that blacks need less sleep to justify long work hours.

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    Cognitive Dissonance

    The mental conflict that arises when beliefs or actions clash with one another, often observed within communities facing oppression.

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    Simmel's Micro-Sociological Approach

    Like Weber, Simmel believed that sociology should focus on the actions and interactions of individuals within their social context.

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    Why Simmel Believed 'Total' Science is Impossible

    Simmel argued that understanding the entirety of social life is impossible, similar to how we cannot study all aspects of matter at once.

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    Simmel's Stance on Sociology as Science

    Simmel rejected the idea of sociology as a definitive science due to the complexity of human interactions and the absence of a single overarching truth.

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    Dyad

    The smallest social group, consisting of only two members. If one person leaves, the group ceases to exist.

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    Simmel's Micro-Macro Link

    Simmel connected the micro-level of individual interactions with the macro-level of social structures by examining the influence of group size on interactions, like in a dyad and a triad.

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    Triad

    A social group of three members, where dynamics change compared to a dyad, introducing possibilities of alliances and coalitions.

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    Simmel's Ambivalence

    Simmel, like Weber, struggled to reconcile the focus on individual rational action with the impact of larger social forces and structures.

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    Interdependent Duality

    A concept describing the reciprocal relationship between individuals and society, where each influences and is influenced by the other.

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    Simmel's Dialectical Approach

    A method of understanding social phenomena by examining the interplay of opposing forces, such as the micro and macro levels of society.

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    Macro-Micro Link (Simmel)

    Simmel's work on the dyad and triad demonstrates how micro-level interactions (individuals) can create macro-level structures (social groups) and vice versa.

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    Simmel's Counter-Organic View

    Simmel's view of society contrasts with the organic view of Comte, Spencer, and Durkheim, which sees society as a unified organism.

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    Society as an Event (Simmel)

    For Simmel, society is not a static entity but a dynamic process of continuous interactions and influence.

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