Sociologists
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Midterm
100
This sociologist - theorist comes up with a theory that traits are selected and passed down over time. People will adapt because of this theory
Social Darwinism
100
What is Mr. Lyons policy for late work?
A. Late work is NEVER accepted.
B. Lose 15 points per day late.
C. Automatic 50 for the assignment
D. Students can turn in work when they want without penalty.
Correct answer is B.
100
What does the term globalization mean?
(Extra +50 - Why does this happen in today's society more often?)
Spreading info / ideas / customs around the world. This process happens quicker now because of technology - internet - phones - social media
100
Why are Americans getting tattoos?
Has society changed opinions about tattoos ? Why or why not?
Tattoos are forms of expression. People stepping out from cultural norms. Being their own person.
Opinions of tattoos has changed. It has become apart of American culture, and almost a norm.
100
Intense analysis of a group, event or problem. Usually an expensive and long process. This research method is....
Case study
100
What is ascribed status? Explain with an example.
Things that you are born into or have naturally.
Ex - Mr. Lyons has blue eyes
Mr. Lyons is a brother.
Mr. Lyons is a son
200
This woman worked in Chicago to assist poor immigrant families with children. She tried to improve their living and working conditions. Who is this woman? (+50 - What is the name of the location she did a lot of her work) 
Jane Addams
Extra credit - Hull House
200
What is the first step of the research and scientific method?
Define the problem.
200
The term "verstehen" means....
to put yourself in someone else's shoes. To visualize what that person is going through in the moment.
200
When did sociology begin and what is the purpose of the study?
After the Industrial Revolution....to solve the problems of society after this rapid industrialization.
Sociology looks at societal norms and basics.
200
This man was an observationalist, who believed in interchangeable parts in society. Studied in Germany and France.
Emile Durkheim
200
What is achieved status? Give an example
Something you earn or accomplish.
Ex - Mr. Lyons is a teacher
Mr. Lyons graduated college
Mr. Lyons can bench 225 X 10 times.
300
This person worked on issues of slavery and tried to help women and children over the years.
(+100 - she worked with another sociologist and did something significant with his works.)
Harriet Martineau
Translated the works of Comte from French to English.
300
Another word for difference of opinion is or view on a topic is called...
perspective
300
How we look at society: As broad set of assumptions / nature of things.
Theoretical perspective
300
Explain 3 steps of the research / scientific method.
Mr. Lyons will go over.
300
Why is music and hip-hop important to society? Explain with an example.
Music is a form of expression. Artists point out what is going on in society from a different perspective than the norm.
Example - Group NWA talked about what life was like for African-Americans young people in L.A. during the 80's and 90's.
300
How many roles did Frank Abignale Jr. have in the film "Catch Me If You Can"? List them. What did he do for money at the start, and the end?
Check forger
Pan Am Pilot
Doctor
Lawyer
FBI Agent in the check fraud department.
400
Who is this man? What book does he write? What ideas did he preach in the book ?
Karl Marx - The Communist Manifesto - Classless society. The state is more important than the individual.
400
Which social science deals with $$$, means of distribution and production.
Economics
400
Patterns of authority and power in society. Feuding and fighting occur.
Conflict perspective
400
What does it mean to be "counter-culture?
Name 2 people that were considered counter-culture?
To go against societal norms.
Mr. Lyons will decide.
400
Name 2 accomplishments of this man....who is he?
W.E.B. Du Bois (William Edward Burghardt)
First African-American to earn a Ph.D from Harvard
Set up the NAACP. (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
Wins Nobel Peace Prize for his writing and work to help society
400
What are the 4 prongs of McDonaldization? Explain for this class.
Efficiency - Run smooth - Best way to run.
Calculability - $$$ - Quantity over quality
Predictability - Product is the same anywhere you go. Uniformed
Control - Employees - workers trained on what to say and do. Employees and customers agree on things.
500
This is the "Father of Sociology" and his theory of studying observable events or phenomena was called.
Auguste Comte - positivism.
500
What were the beliefs of Herbert Spencer? Explain what he wanted in society.
Took Social Darwinism to a new level. Wanted the poor people to die off cause they are a drain to society. This would allow society to function at the highest level.
500
List the 7 steps of the research method?
Define the problem
Read the literature
Form a hypothesis
Choose a research design
Collect the data
Analyze the data
Present your conclusion
500
Explain causation and correlation. What is involved and why so sociologists use these terms in their work?
In sociology, "correlation" means that two variables appear to change together, indicating a relationship between them (Positively or negatively), while "causation" means that one variable directly causes a change in another.
Variables are used in experiments to get data to solve problems.
500
Why is climate change having such a massive impact on today's society? What impact does it have on the insurance industry?
Droughts - high winds - and other extreme weather are leading to hurricanes - wild fires - and other costly damage to our environment. Insurance industry can't keep up with the claims and are defaulting. (Not being able to pay claims).
500
Name and explain 3 social sciences that are studied around the world and here in America.
Hint - Mr. Lyons teaches more than one.
History or social studies
Anthropology
Sociology
Economics
Political science
Psychology