Sociology 101
The Paradigms
Culture
Elements of Culture?
Sport Randos
100

The analysis of specific relationships between individuals and small groups.

What is the micro-level?

100

This sociological paradigm focuses on how any social patterns benefit some people while hurting others.

What is social-conflict theory?

100

Feelings of disorientation when confronted with an unfamiliar way of life.

What is culture shock?

100

The expected, casual behaviors we all conform to in society; usually taught, observed, or learned.

What are informal norms?

100

In soccer and hockey, a player scores three goals in one game.

What is a Hat Trick?

200

The laws, morals, values, religious beliefs, fashions, and rituals which govern social life.

What are social facts?

200

This sociological paradigm sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

What is structural-functionalism?

200

Ideas, attitudes, and beliefs created by members of society.

What is nonmaterial culture?

200

This refers to the pattern of cultural experiences and attitudes that exist in mainstream society.

What is popular culture?

200

When a bowler makes three strikes in a row.

What is a Turkey?

300

What were the three major social changes which were essential to the development of Sociology? 

*Must name all three*

What are the industrial revolution/economy, growth of cities, and political change?

300

These social patterns may disrupt the operation of society; they are also considered negative consequences.

What are dysfunctions?

300

Judging a culture [different than your own] by the standards of your culture.

What is ethnocentrism?

300

The cultural patterns that strongly oppose those widely accepted within a society.

What is counterculture?

300

This 2024 rookie wide receiver broke two NFL rookie receiving records: Most receptions (105) and most receiving yards (1,486) by a rookie wide receiver in a single season.

Who is Puka Nacua?

400

Name three classical sociologists we have discussed in class.

Who are Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, Georg Simmel, George Mead,WEB Du Bois, Harriet Martineau, and August Comte?

400

What was the main difference between the ancient philosophers and the early sociologists?

What is ideal society versus actual society?

400

Common to all cultures & allows people to communicate with one another. Involves spoken commutation & nonverbal actions.

What is Language?

400

The moral views and principles of a group or society. Violating these can cause both legal issues and be seen as shameful.

What are mores?

400

In baseball, a player hits a single, double, triple, and home run (in no particular order) in the same game.

What is [hitting for] a cycle?

500

To sociologists, understanding the relationship between behaviors & experiences and cultures shapes people's choices and perceptions. This is known as: 

What is sociological imagination?

500

In sociology, society functions by meeting the needs through government, education, religion, and other similar organizations.

What are social insitutions?

500

Believing a culture different from your own is better/superior than yours.

What is Xenocentrism?

500

A company claims to be an American company but outsources to China where products are made because they are cheaper.

What is Globalization?

500

This original NBA team was named after a music genre from this city.

Who are the New Orleans Jazz?

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