Sociology MCAT hero - Aug 16th

Question 1

primary vs secondary groups

Answer 1

primary is one term - family and friend

secondary is short term- classmates, short term colleagues

Question 2

network vs organization

Answer 2

organization= gaol, structure and culture

network= made of social relationship ties

Question 3

oligarchy

Answer 3

small group of ppl having control of a country, organization or institution

Question 4

iron law of oligarchy

Answer 4

government tend to shift toward being ruled by an elite group

Question 5

ingratiation

Answer 5

to bring one self in favour of someone else by trying to please them

” your research is fascinating”

Question 6

alter-casting

Answer 6

imposing an identity onto someone

“ as a doctor, you should….”

Question 7

4 types of attachment

Answer 7

secure - normal

avoidant- uncaring parent- child treats parent like stranger

ambivalent- inconsistent parent- upset when parent leaves but not comforted when comes home

disorganized- child abuse

Question 8

avoidant vs ambivalent attachment

Answer 8

avoidant- avoids closeness or emotion, distant, rigid

ambivalent - anxious and insecure

Question 9

game theory

Answer 9

pick the option with best benefit-cost ratio

Question 10

inclusive fitness

Answer 10

explains altruism, when you help someone related to you, you indirectly help yourself