FIC Exam Questions & Answers
2024/2025
Functionalism - ANSWERSSociological theory
Takes a macro approach
How institutions (schools, government, family) and individuals support and function within society
Ex. The BEE Movie
What does functionalism assume - ANSWERSSociety is stable when structure function to benefit society
and create balance
(Families and school socialize children to be functional and responsible and contribute to society)
According to structural functionalism, how can change occur? - ANSWERSSlowly to allow structures to
adjust
(Nuclear families were the norm but we are slowly accepting other kinds)
What happens if change occurs in one part of society? - ANSWERSOthers change to make up for it
Deviant - Crime - Public outrage - Legal punishment - Shared moral guidelines - Repeat
What is symbolic interactionism - ANSWERSPsychological Theory
Individuals act based on how they think they're perceived
Micro approach
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
What are perceptions and self-image based on - ANSWERSYour own interpretation and opinion instead
of facts
What is an example of the way family influences a child's development of their self-identity -
ANSWERSPositive reinforcement - Training for sports
, Negative reinforcement - Emotional abuse
What are the two parts of self? - ANSWERSMe - Objective qualities such as a tall male student
I - Subject awareness of self based on feedback from others (The cat seeing the lion in the glass)
What are the three basic concepts of symbolic interactionism - ANSWERS1. Two parts of self
2. People must take attitude of others to understand them and anticipate how they should respond
(role-taking is the basis for human interaction)
3. Communicate using common language or shared symbols to interpret and give meaning to
experiences.
What does the book Men are from mars, Women are from Venus say - ANSWERSMen and women could
improve their relationships by learning what the other sex means by their behavior
Problems arise because men and women communicate differently
What is Social exchange theory - ANSWERSPsychological study
Explains social factors that influence how individuals react with reciprocal relationships
Explains social change as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties
Done on a micro scale
Movie is Couples Retreat
What is the goal of every individual in a relationship? - ANSWERSMaximize benefits and minimize the
costs
What is the definition of exchange? - ANSWERSInterpersonal behaviors in terms of rewards and costs
What are some examples of rewards - ANSWERSLove, money, status, info, goods, services
What are some examples of costs - ANSWERSTime, energy, emotional state
2024/2025
Functionalism - ANSWERSSociological theory
Takes a macro approach
How institutions (schools, government, family) and individuals support and function within society
Ex. The BEE Movie
What does functionalism assume - ANSWERSSociety is stable when structure function to benefit society
and create balance
(Families and school socialize children to be functional and responsible and contribute to society)
According to structural functionalism, how can change occur? - ANSWERSSlowly to allow structures to
adjust
(Nuclear families were the norm but we are slowly accepting other kinds)
What happens if change occurs in one part of society? - ANSWERSOthers change to make up for it
Deviant - Crime - Public outrage - Legal punishment - Shared moral guidelines - Repeat
What is symbolic interactionism - ANSWERSPsychological Theory
Individuals act based on how they think they're perceived
Micro approach
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
What are perceptions and self-image based on - ANSWERSYour own interpretation and opinion instead
of facts
What is an example of the way family influences a child's development of their self-identity -
ANSWERSPositive reinforcement - Training for sports
, Negative reinforcement - Emotional abuse
What are the two parts of self? - ANSWERSMe - Objective qualities such as a tall male student
I - Subject awareness of self based on feedback from others (The cat seeing the lion in the glass)
What are the three basic concepts of symbolic interactionism - ANSWERS1. Two parts of self
2. People must take attitude of others to understand them and anticipate how they should respond
(role-taking is the basis for human interaction)
3. Communicate using common language or shared symbols to interpret and give meaning to
experiences.
What does the book Men are from mars, Women are from Venus say - ANSWERSMen and women could
improve their relationships by learning what the other sex means by their behavior
Problems arise because men and women communicate differently
What is Social exchange theory - ANSWERSPsychological study
Explains social factors that influence how individuals react with reciprocal relationships
Explains social change as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties
Done on a micro scale
Movie is Couples Retreat
What is the goal of every individual in a relationship? - ANSWERSMaximize benefits and minimize the
costs
What is the definition of exchange? - ANSWERSInterpersonal behaviors in terms of rewards and costs
What are some examples of rewards - ANSWERSLove, money, status, info, goods, services
What are some examples of costs - ANSWERSTime, energy, emotional state
