Sociology Basics
Research
Values
Culture
Perspectives
100
The _____________________________ is the ability to look beyond the individual as the cause for success and failure and see the society in which one lives as the cause.
What is sociological imagination
100
In the simulated prison experiment, how were subjects assigned “prisoner” and “guard” roles?
What is random?
100
In America, the “all you can eat” dinner for a specific price is popular because people feel that they are getting the most benefit for the least effort. This represents which of the following American values?
What is Efficiency & Practicality
100
The rule in the library is to speak in hushed or whispered tones. This reflects a:
What is norm
100
What is missing? Power Competition
What is Structured inequality
200
Gwendolyn’s research focuses on how students interact with others in their everyday lives on campus. Gwendolyn’s research is in line with:
What is symbolic interaction
200
The grade point average (GPA) of students participating in an experiment on academic achievement rose over the course of the academic year. The students worked harder to do better in school because they knew they were being studied. This is an example of :
What is The Hawthorne Effect
200
Adults in America commonly ask children, “What do you want to be when you grow up.” When children respond, “president of the U.S.”, “a doctor,” “a lawyer,” or “an architect,” they are complemented by the adults. This represents which of the following American values?
What is Achievement?
200
Individual personality and external conformity are two American values that form a:
What is value pair
200
What is missing? Structured stability Cooperation
What is Harmony
300
An unexpected outcome of the public education system in the U.S. is that children learn to be patriotic. Learning patriotism is a(n) ___________________ function of the public education.
What is latent function?
300
David is studying the behavior of fans seated in the stands during college football games. David conducts this research in the stadium, the natural setting for football games. This is an example of______________________.
What is Field Research?
300
In previous years, gas attendants pumped gas for gas-station customers. Now, customers pump their own gas. Since the company does not have to pay an employee to do the work, consumers benefit. This reflects which component of McDonaldization?
What is Efficiency
300
The Women’s Rights Movement was made up of people who wanted equality for women. Even though Americans value equality, women are still not treated as equal to men. This inequality reflects:
What is real culture.
300
Michael views society as an unequal system that brings about conflict and change. Michael’s beliefs are in line with:
What is conflict
400
Tameka was asked why she chose Brad as a mate. She answered that she thought that he was intelligent, handsome, and funny. This focus on the individual or small-scale factors of mate selection reflects a _________ approach.
What is micro?
400
Saima suggests that the higher a person’s income, the more likely he/she is to vote in local elections. This suggestion of how these variables relates is a(n):
What is Hypothesis?
400
After the plane crashes on 9/11, millions of Americans rushed to help the victims and their families. This represents which of the following American values?
What is Humanitarianism?
400
Americans aspire to freedom of speech. However, recording artists are often censored on the radio if their lyrics are considered obscene. Because freedom of speech has not yet been achieved, it is an example of:
What is ideal culture
400
Raj is giving an in-class presentation on how shared values and norms bind Americans together. This reflects which of the following?
What is Structural functionalism
500
The idea of social Darwinism was introduced by:
Who is Herbert Spencer?
500
Jason wants to know if student grade point average (GPA) is impacted by being involved in a romantic relationship. In Jason’s study, GPA is the:
What is dependent variable?
500
In some parts of China, Christians are persecuted for their religious beliefs. However, in America people are able to follow any religious practice of their choice. This represents which of the following American values?
What is freedom
500
List 2 Core American Values that the American flag symbolizes.
What is Freedom, democracy, patriotism, nationalism, equality
500
Renee owns a company where she employs Michelle, Shawndra and Roberta. The employees want a raise in their salary. Renee resists giving them an increase because her own profits will shrink if she pays the employees more money. Which theory would best explain this competition for scarce resources?
What is conflict
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