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test 1 & 3 questions Flashcards

1
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A theoretical framework used to study the world is called a _____.
A. social statics
B. social law
C. paradigm
D. enthograph

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C

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An example of social paradigm is ______.
A. structural functionalism
B. psychoanalysis
C. behavioral therapy
D. all of the above

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A

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A view that society is a struggle between groups for limited resources is consistent with ______.
A. conflict theory
B. functionalism
C. rational-choice theory
D. behavioralism

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A

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4
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A sociological theory that focuses more on an individual interactions, communications and use of symbols is ______.
A. conflict theory
B. functionalism
C. environmental theory
D. symbolic interactionism

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D

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The idea that society is fairly stable and social institutions are critical for society to function properly is emphasized in this paradigm.
A. conflict theory
B. symbolic interactionism
C. functionalism
D. feminist theory

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C

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The idea that the structure of society’s institutions are critical for society to function properly is emphasized in this paradigm _____.
A. conflict theory
B. behaviorism
C. functionalism
D. symbolic interactionism

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C

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7
Q

Culture is comprised of ______.
A. language
B. belief
C. values
D. all of the above

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D

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They represent cultural standards of what is good or bad _____.
A. values
B. language
C. gesture
D. percepts

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A

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They are rules for appropriate behavior based on specific values _____.
A. values
B. norms
C. taboos
D. sanctions

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B

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Using one’s own culture to judge other cultures is called _____.
A. paradigm
B. xenocentrism
C. ethnocentrism
D. culture shock

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C

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Groups with value systems in opposition to the values of the dominant groups are called _____.
A. assimilates
B. normatives
C. counter cultures
D. xenophobes

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C

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The process by which minority groups adopt patterns of the dominant culture is called ______.
A. pluralism
B. assimilation
C. segregation
D. Balkanization

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B

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13
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When technological changes occur faster than cultural or social changes _______.
A. culture shock
B. counter culture
C. culture lag
D. role conflict

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C

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14
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An organized crime group or racial hate group would best be considered an example of _____.
A. Subculture
B. counter culture
C. culture lag
D. role conflict

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B

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Trying to understand how lives are affected by individual characteristics as well as our place in the social world is what ______ try to do.
A. sociologists
B. geographers
C. political scientists
D. economists

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A

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16
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Seeing how history and social structure affects society is consistent with a _____ view of life.
A. micro-sociological
B. oligarchical
C. social psychological
D. macro-sociological

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D

17
Q

Understanding the meaning individuals gain from their own place in society is consistent with a ____ view of life.
A. micro-sociological
B. oligarchical
C. social psychological
D. macro-sociological

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A

18
Q

A society’s social norms and values help shape its _____.
A. customs
B. laws
C. government
D. all of the above

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D

19
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An ethnic minority groups often represent a ____ in society.
A. dominant group
B. subculture
C. stereotype
D. elite class

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B

20
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The idea of anomie, a sense of normless, was put forward by ____.
A. Marx
B. Comte
C. Durkheim
D. Mead

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C

21
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He is considered the father of sociology’s conflict theory ____.
A. Marx
B. Comte
C. Durkheim
D. Mead

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A

22
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Meads lectures at the University of Chicago lead to the establishment of ______.
A. functionalism
B. conflict theory
C. symbolic interactionism
D. critical race theory

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C

23
Q

Her work with poor families contributed to the establishment of schools of social work ____.
A. Martineau
B. Addams
C. Day

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B

24
Q

A manifest function of public schools is for student to learn ______.
A. patriotism
B. good manners
C. sports
D. reading, writing and math skills

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D

25
Q

A latent function of publics schools is for students to learn ____.
A. how to cooperate with others
B. organizational skills
C. good health practices
D. all of the above

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D

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