An Introduction to Sociology Chapter 1
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A sociologist defines society as a group of people who reside in a defined area, share a
culture, and who:
a.interact
b.work in the same industry
c.speak different languages
d.practice a recognized religion - correct answer-A
A symbolic interactionist may compare social interactions to:
a.behaviors
b.conflicts
c.human organs
d.theatrical roles - correct answer-D
Berger describes sociologists as concerned with:
a.monumental moments in people's lives
b.common everyday life events
c.both a and b
d.none of the above - correct answer-A
C. Wright Mills once said that sociologists need to develop a sociological _________ to study
how society affects
individuals.
a.culture
b.imagination
c.method
d.tool - correct answer-B
Kenneth and Mamie Clark used sociological research to show that segregation was:
a.beneficial
b.harmful
c.illegal
d.of no importance - correct answer-D
Seeing patterns means that a sociologist needs to be able to:
a.compare the behavior of individuals from different societies
b.compare one society to another
c.identify similarities in how social groups respond to social
pressure
d.compare individuals to groups - correct answer-C
Studying Sociology helps people analyze data because they learn:
a.interview techniques
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