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Which of the following conclusions would sociologists most likely agree upon when
discussing the importance of the sociological perspective? - Answer It opens a window
to unfamiliar worlds and offers a fresh look at familiar worlds.
The event that most inspired Auguste Comte to pose the question, "What holds society
together?" and begin developing sociology as a science was the
________. - Answer French Revolution
Karl Marx's ideas explained that the ultimate aim of the proletariat was to form a society
free from exploitation with no differential classes.
What is the term for "opening a window onto unfamiliar worlds and offering a fresh look
at familiar worlds?" - Answer The sociological perspective
Frank is considering the great tide of events that has swept through the last 50 years,
coupled with the unique experience of his life. In so doing, what
sociological process has Frank engaged in? - Answer The sociological imagination
What is the fundamental concept behind symbolic interactionism? - Answer That
individual's actions are determined by the way that they identify themselves and others.
Many African Americans believe that the flag of the Confederate States of America, "the
stars and bars," is a symbol of racial hate. States' rights advocates believe that the
same flag represents "heritage, not hate." Such a disagreement over the meaning of the
same physical object is an example of which of the following sociological perspectives?
- Answer symbolic interactionism
,View society as composed of groups that are in constant struggle with one another for
control of scarce resources, the underlying premise in ________. - Answer conflict theory
Robert Merton states that people's actions have intended useful functions that help a
social system to operate more efficiently; these are ________. - Answer manifest
functions
Which of the following is least accurate when discussing feminist theory? -I believe a
conflict between men and women is relatively new and was brought about by equal
rights legislation.
Jennie studies how the President's new economic policies are affecting the rate of
employment and unemployment, the homeless population, and the amount of money
people save. Based on this, Jennie is utilizing primarily which of the following
sociological approaches? Answer: macrosociology
The two sociological perspectives which use the greater detail, or the
macrosociological approach are ________. - Answer conflict theory and functionalism
What is it that primarily causes differences people have in behaviour and attitude? -
Answer location in the social structure
The sociological focus of microsociology places its emphasis on ________. - Answer
social interaction
Cordell Walker is a Texas Ranger, a husband, a father, a good friend to many, and a
martial artist. Taken together, these titles make up what sociologists would call
Walker's _________. - Answer status set
Leo is a college graduate, cello teacher, and a member of Who's Who Among Students
in American Colleges and Universities. This would be an example of
, ________. - Answer his achieved statuses
What is the major difference between an ascribed status and an achieved status? -
Answer Ascribed statuses are involuntary while achieved statuses are taken on
voluntarily.
According to Durkheim, the collective consciousness that individuals have because of
engaging in the same/similar activity is known as _______. - Answer mechanical
solidarity
The degree to which members of a society feel united by shared values and other social
bonds is what Durkheim referred to as ________. - Answer social integration
A[n] ________ designates social position while a[n] ________ designates socially expected
behavior. - Answer status; role
What is the average net difference in the world population each hour? - Answer The
world population increases by over 9,000 people.
What impact did the potato have when it was introduced on European demography? -
Answer Fertility increased and the death rate fell
Which of the following positions would most likely be the one an Anti-Malthusian adopts?
- Answer The world's population is experiencing a three-stage growth cycle.
What two variables does a population pyramid usually reflect? - Answer Age and sex of
the population
According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, why do women in poor nations
bear a large number of children? - Answer Large families are rewarded socially and
economically.
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