Test 2

Question 1

Grand Theory

Answer 1

Framework for structuring broad ideas. Representing global and extremely complex phenomena

Question 2

Mid-range Theories

Answer 2

framework of concepts to understand specific social phenomena (deviant behavior, social perception)

Question 3

Structural Functionalism (Grand Theory)

Answer 3

Emile Durkheim, Max Weber 1800’s

Question 4

Conflict (Grand Theories)

Answer 4

Karly Marx, Mex Weber 1800’s

Question 5

Symbolic Interaction (Grand Theory)

Answer 5

Herbert Blumer 1969

Question 6

Functionalism (Mid-Range)

Answer 6

Talcott Parsons 1900’s

Question 7

Current Theorists (Mid-Range)

Answer 7

Social dilemas, process/exchange theories

Question 8

Social Construction (Mid-Range)

Answer 8

Mid-Range version Symbolic Interaction

Question 9

Conflict Theory

Answer 9

Social systems dominated by power, those in power maintain position by taking advantage of others, oppressed act to take control

Question 10

Structural Functionalism

Answer 10

Society is system of interrelated parts, each piece has function, meet needs of whole

Question 11

Social Dilemmas

Answer 11

Balance self and collective interest, Interdependence

Question 12

Prisoners Dilema

Answer 12

Prisoners decide to confess or deny and face their decision

Question 13

Tragedy of Commons

Answer 13

Garrett Hardin, Each grazer adds cows until overgrazed, Tragedy is each attempting to maximize benifits.

Question 14

Mutual Coercion

Answer 14

Private ownership or gov with strong regulations

Question 15

Interdependence

Answer 15

Outcomes are influenced by not just my decision but your decision.

Question 16

Sucker

Answer 16

Works within regulations even when there is a free rider

Question 17

Maslow Hierarchy of needs

Answer 17

physiological needs->Safety/Security->love->Self Esteem-> Self Actualization(purpose)

Question 18

Private Goods

Answer 18

Rival, exclusive, Market Determines Value, Tangible

Question 19

Public Goods

Answer 19

Non-Rival, Non-Exclusive, No Market, intangible

Question 20

Private Property Regimes

Answer 20

Individuals hold max rights

Question 21

Open Access Property Regime

Answer 21

No individual holds rights, who bears cost of exploitation

Question 22

Common Property Regime

Answer 22

Group holds rights

Question 23

State Property Regime

Answer 23

Gov holds all rights

Question 24

Kollock-Multiple person dilemas

Answer 24

interdependence across large social group, single actions may not be discovered

Question 25

Social Trap

Answer 25

positive short, negative long

Question 26

Harvest Social Trap

Answer 26

Limited resource pool w/ replenishment

Question 27

Sump Social Trap

Answer 27

limited reservoir that can only absorb x amount input (e.x. Pollution)

Question 28

Social Fence

Answer 28

Immediate negative, long positive (incentive to free ride)

Question 29

Hardins Approach

Answer 29

All men run towards ruin in self interest

Question 30

Three Fixes

Answer 30

Heberlein- Technological, Cognitive, Structural

Question 31

Technological Fix

Answer 31

Use and actual physical fix

Question 32

Cognitive Fix

Answer 32

Provide info that results in better decisions (teach)

Question 33

Structural Fix

Answer 33

Modify Social Settings (Laws)

Question 34

Somalia

Answer 34

Gov collapsed and led to pirates instead of fishermen