Theorists
Who introduced Sociology to English speaking scholars?
Harriet Martineau
What is the first step to research in sociology?
Formulate a question about how or why things happen in the world.
What is Culture?
A group of people who share values, beliefs, and practices.
What is the level of analysis for the paradigm conflict theory?
Macro.
What would happen if the code of ethics were not followed?
It creates an unethical environment for human beings involved in a sociological studies.
What did Karl Marx believe in?
He believed that societies grew and changed as a result of the struggles of different social classes over the means of production.
How many steps are involved in the scientific method of sociolog?
The answer would be 6.
(_____) is a system that uses (______) with which people communicate and through which culture is transmitted.
Language;symbols
What is the focus of structural functionalism?
The responsibilities of each society that works together to function as a whole.
During the research of Henrietta Lacks, the researchers used her cells for an experiment without her consent. Why was this considered unethical?
The researchers made an unethical decision by not asking for the participant’s consent.
Who published the first book of sociolog?
Herbert Spencer
What are the steps for research in sociology?
Ask a question, Research existing sources, Formulate a hypothesis, Design and Conduct a Study, Draw conclusions, Reports results
What would happen if we lived up to an ideal culture?
There would be no traffic accidents, murders, poverty, or racial tension.
(______) grew out of the writings of English philosopher and biologist, Herbert Spencer.
Functionalism
Where was the code of ethics formal guidelines published, and when was it published?
It was established at John Hopkins University in 1905, which was later revised in 1997.
Who named the scientific study of social patterns positivism?
Auguste Comte
What type of research method is a survey?
Gathering different type of information from different social groups by asking questions.
What is the difference between ethnocentrism and xenocentrism?
Ethnocentrism is the means to evaluate and judge another culture based on one’s own cultural normalities. Xenocentrism refers to the belief that another culture is superior to one’s own.
in sociology, a few theories provide broad perspectives that help explain many different aspects of social life, and these are called (_____).
Paradigms
How is Tuskegee Experiment unethical?
It was unethical due to the researchers depriving the participants from the treatments they were promised to receive.
What did W.E.B. Du Bois do for the society?
He helped increase the rights for black people?
What does the code of ethics in the ASA do?
Contains formal guidelines for conducting sociological research in a ethical manner
If wearing pajamas and slippers to class is considered as non traditional cultural norms, then what is the traditional cultural norm of attire when going to class?
Jeans, t-shirt, sneakers
What are the three paradigms?
Conflict theory, structural functionalism, and symbolic interactionism
How does value neutrality tend to effect the research ethics given to sociologists?
It helps to ensure that the research does not have any bias.