Sociology 101 Straighterline final exam(Complete)2022

Sociology 101 Straighterline final exam(Complete)2022/ What is sociology? - Answer the systematic study of human society Anthropology (physical) - Answer Human origins/revolution How does anthropology (physical) differ from sociology? - Answer Stresses biological characteristics and behaviors rather than contemporary human life. Anthropology (cultural) - Answer Cultural variations in time and space How does anthropology (cultural) differ from sociology? - Answer Closest to sociology Stresses on simple, non-literate cultures rather than contemporary industrialized societies. Psychology - Answer Individual human behavior How does psychology differ from sociology? - Answer Studies individuals rather than groups. Economics - Answer Production, distributions and consumption of wealth. How does economics differ from sociology? - Answer Wealth and resources Only one aspect of sociology Political science - Answer Government and politics How does political science differ from sociology? - Answer Stresses political behavior Only one aspect of sociology Functionalist Perspective - Answer Society as a system A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are performed. If it fails to maintain it will perish Benefits society in general by rewarding occupations vital to group welfare. The system of rewards motivates competent people to sacrifice to become doctors and lawyers. Conflict Perspective - Answer Society as a whole Studying institutions and structural arrangements Viewed as the exploitation of many while rewarding the few. Stratification is an unjust system inflicted on society by those with power and wealth in order to maintain their own interests. Interactionist Perspective - Answer Human beings have the ability to communicate with one another by means of symbols. We act toward people, objects, and events on the basis of the meanings we impart to them. Interactionists are interested in the importance of social call with regard to an individuals lifestyle. For example: Not only do the very rich buy more than they need or can use (conspicuous consumption and conspicuous leisure) but many also try to keep the lower class "away" or "under control" Feminist Perspective - Answer Effects of inequities based on gender Critical Theory - Answer Mass culture cannot be a true reflection of peoples beliefs, tastes and values. Sociological Imagination - Answer The ability to see the link between society and self Socialization - Answer Lifelong process of social interaction by which people acquire knowledge, values, attitudes, and behaviors