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Who is the person is considered the father of Sociology and came up with the name Sociology?
Auguste Comte
100
What is the definition of Sociology?
The scientific study of human society and social interaction.
100

What is an example of Chinese material culture?

Answers vary

100
What is socialization?
Socialization is the lifelong social experience by which people develop their humanity and learn culture.
100

Where was the Marquis De Lafayette from:

France

200
Who believed that class conflict is the central force in society and social reform can only be achieved through revolution?
Karl Marx
200

Emile Durkheim's sociological study of the impact of the industrial revolution on suicide rates:

Le Suicide

200
As a teenager, I visited a tribe in the jungles of Panama. The people lived in stilt homes with walls made of woven rugs. The men wore loin cloths and the women were topless with elaborate necklaces. This was so different it was disorienting - what is this feeling called?
Culture Shock
200
The nature argument proposes that human behaviour is ___________, while the nurture argument proposes that human behaviour is ____________.
Instinctive (biological) Learned (social)
200

Name any of the cities that Mt. Vesuvius destroyed:

Herculanium and Pompeii

300

The sociological concept of parental attachment was studied by who:

Mary Ainsworth

300
What are the three main theoretical frameworks in Sociology?
Conflict Theory Functionalist Theory Symbolic Interactionist Theory
300
Lisa's parents really encouraged her to get a good education. After school everyday she spent hours studying for her classes. At the end of the school term she got all As. What is the value, norm and sanction?
Value - education Norm - studying Sanction - (As) good grade
300

Name one agent of socialization:

Media, family, peers, religion, etc

300

The first monotheistic Roman Emperor AND Mr. Dapp's favorite Roman Emperor

Aurelian

400
Emile Durkheim conducted the first study that shows how social forces affect people's behaviour. This study identified what to be a key factor in suicide?
Social integration
400
What are manifest and latent functions and dysfunctions?
Manifest functions - intended beneficial consequence of an action Latent functions - unintended beneficial consequence of an action Manifest dysfunctions - intended harmful consequence of an action Latent dysfunctions - unintended harmful consequence of an action
400
What is subculture and counterculture?
Subculture - the values and related behaviours of a group that distinguish its members from the larger culture Counterculture - a group whose values, beliefs, norms and related behaviours place its members in opposition to the broader culture
400
In Kohlberg's stages of moral development, what is the highest moral understanding?

Universal Principles

400

(RANDOM HISTORY):First American to win the Nobel Peace Prize:

Teddy Roosevelt

500
Charles H. Cooley developed a socialization theory that proposes interaction with others develops our sense of self. This is a lifelong process beginning in childhood. What is the name of this theory and what are the three steps?
Looking-glass self 1. Imagine how we appear to those around us. 2. Interpret others reactions. 3. Develop a self-concept.
500
Describe the three main events which set the stage for the emergence of Sociology.
1. Industrial Revolution 2. French Revolution 3. Imperialism
500
Provide a brief definition and example of folkways, mores and taboos.
Folkways - norms that are not strictly enforced Mores - norms that are strictly enforced because they are essential to core values Taboos - norms so strong that it brings repulsion if violated
500

Albert Bandura pioneered what theory of socialization:

Social Learning Theory

500

(RANDOM HISTORY) There were 6 historical figures who would have been trillionaires if their wealth was adjusted for inflation. Name 1:

Ghengis Khan

Akbar

Zhao Zu

Augustus

Amenhotep III

King Soloman