What is Sociology?
Explain the term "sociological imagination"
The ability to understand how your own past relates to that of other people, as well as to history in general and societal structures in particular
What research approach first begins with a theory and then makes observations?
Deductive
The sum of social categories, concepts, beliefs, behaviors, and practices that individuals within a society embrace
Culture
Sets of behaviors and expectations associated with a particular position or status in society
How many sneezes do you get?
3
Explain the viewpoint of structural functionalism
The way each part of
society functions
together to
contribute to the
functioning of the
whole
What research method first begins with an observation and the forms a theory?
Inductive
The process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors of their culture and society
Socialization
Identify an example of a total institution.
A total institution is an closed social system in which one is completely immersed and subject to a controlled environment. Some examples include the military, boarding school, prisons, and mental institutions.
What is the name of Batman's butler?
Alfred
What is conflict theory?
A theory that looks at society as a competition for limited resources
Research collected in numerical form that can be counted
Quantitative Data
The condition in which a dominant group leverages its power to obtain the voluntary "consent" of the general population
Hegemony
sociological concept that refers to the stress and tension individuals experience when they are unable to meet the expectations and demands of a particular social role they occupy
Role Strain
When is the next Century Women's Volleyball match?
Tonight
What is symbolic interactionism?
The way one-on-one
interactions and
communications
behave
Information that is subjective and often
based on what is seen in a natural setting
Qualitative Data
The idea that cultural products such as art and literature mirror the social structures and conditions of the society that produces them
Reflection Theory
Sets of
behavioral norms assumed
to accompany one’s status as
masculine, feminine, or
other.
Gender roles
What anime is Corey currently watching?
One Piece
Which founder of sociology believed societies changed due to class struggle?
Karl Marx
the phenomenon in which study participants modify their behavior or performance in response to their awareness of being observed or monitored
The White Coat Effect
Identify an example of cultural lag and explain it
Cultural lag refers to the period of time it takes for society's beliefs, values, and norms to adjust to new technological advancements or changes. A notable example of cultural lag is the ongoing debates surrounding the ethical implications of AI technology.
Mary works full-time at an office downtown while her children stay at a neighbor’s house. She’s just learned that the childcare provider is leaving the country. Mary has succumbed to pressure to volunteer at her church, plus her ailing mother-in-law will be moving in with her next month. Which of the following is likely to occur as Mary tries to balance her existing and new responsibilities?
Role conflict, role strain, self-fulfilling prophecy, status conflict, or status strain
Role Conflict
Which president kept a pet alligator in the White House?
John Quincy Adams