SOC 1010 Exam 1 Study Questions and Correct Answers

"Thinking like a sociologist" means that you apply analytical tools to the things you've always done without much conscious thought in the past. Using the sociological imagination helps sociologists (and students of sociology) develop the ability to see the connections between our own personal experience and the larger forces of history. What is an example of using one's sociological imagination? understanding that the divorce of one's parents is part of a larger societal trend toward marriage dissolution Which sociologist of the twentieth century introduced the concept of the sociological imagination? C. Wright Mills What is defined as a complex group of interdependent positions that, together, perform a social role and reproduce themselves over time? a social institution Sociology emerged in the nineteenth century, with the idea of a secular morality from what thinker? Auguste Comte The early sociological writer, Harriet Martineau, wrote a book in 1838 that examined the institution of marriage and challenged assumptions about women's inferiority. In this respect, Martineau espoused what kind of theoretical position in her sociological writing? feminist Rather than complaining about "kids these days," 52-year-old Professor Cathy Small enrolled as an undergraduate at a large university in an attempt to better understand the college experience of her students. She published her findings in the book, My Freshman Year (under the pen name of Rebekah Nathan). This research is in line with the methodology developed by which of the following early sociologists? Max Weber The Chicago School of Sociology emphasized the importance of the social environment in shaping people's behavior and personality. Which American sociologist was the first to undertake ethnography in the African American community? W. E. B. Dubois Jamar enters a clothing store and a security guard immediately notices him and follows his actions on a security monitor. Jamar is aware of the security guard's actions and adjusts his own behavior to avoid a potential confrontation. This is a contemporary example of which sociological concept developed at the turn of the twentieth century? double consciousness