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  • They used outdated treatments for syphilis.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.</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.</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The experience of having conflicting thoughts and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Historical trauma and current oppressive policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They were incapable of feeling pain or grief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A coping mechanism modeled by their environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mystery system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does the study of enthesopathy refer to?

    <p>An issue with tendon or ligament attachments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By primarily economic factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect was notably absent from classical sociological theorizing?

    <p>Race considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the generally accepted criteria of science?

    <p>Empirical evidence is gathered from observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Any disagreement can threaten the existence of the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hypothesis testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of application do scientific laws need to have?

    <p>Universal application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a triad differ fundamentally from a dyad?

    <p>A triad allows for disagreements without threatening the group’s longevity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ideological framework for inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The organic view of society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They introduced it to Spain in the 8th century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Simmel, how should society be understood?

    <p>As an event shaped by interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects Simmel's dialectical approach?

    <p>The merging of opposites into a unified social structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maintain strict neutrality in observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They illustrate the connection between micro and macro sociological concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the relationship dynamics in a triad?

    <p>Guidelines may exist that exclude one member.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To be both influenced by and to influence others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>White supremacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the racial contract primarily create according to Mills?

    <p>European economic domination</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A social construct that varies across contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Psychological and cultural advantages of being part of the privileged race</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A marker of social privilege</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It grants far greater political influence to white individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the structural inequalities enabled by race?

    <p>Social stratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Simmel argue about the nature of sociology?

    <p>Sociology consists of patterned interactions in diverse contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Dyad</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rational individuals within social contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It should be considered a science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Financial capital and corporations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect did Simmel better address compared to Weber?

    <p>Micro and macro connections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of sociology did Simmel challenge?

    <p>The ability to form absolute truths in social science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It ceases to exist if one member exits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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