Sociology Exam 1 (ch.1-6) Test
Question Bank
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 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 ones sociological imagination - -understanding
that divorce of ones 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"... - -Max weber
-The Chicago school of sociology emphasized the importance of - -the social
environment in shaping peoples behaviors and personality
-Which American sociologist was the first to undertake ethnography in
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 - -double consciousness
-Allison is concerned with the subtle messages her niece receives from her
kindergarten teacher about suitable careers - -feminist
, -A theoretical perspective most popular in the mid-twentieth century held
that social realties such as the roles that men and women play in
heterosexual couples or the existence of inequality could be explained by the
necessary purpose they served in society. What was this theoretical
perspective - -functionalism
-A researcher spends time with small organic farmers on their land and at
market in order to understand their particular subculture, noting the brands
of work clothes they prefer... - -Symbolic interactionism
-What is an example of an application of midrange theory - -exploring the
role of churches in maintaining community ties in rural areas
-Whether Muslim women in veil themselves, especially in countries such as
the United States and France, is often a controversial topic... - -
postmodernism
-Sociology is distinct from other academic disciplines in its attempt to - -
detect patterns in how different societies respond to similar phenomena
-In her interview with Dalton Conley, Julia Adams talks about the differences
between sociology and history. As a self-identified historical comparative
sociologist, Adams makes the point that sociologists are less concerned with
uniqueness than they are with commonalities. Consider Henry the VIII of
England during the mid-1500s. Henry's succession of marriages (six wives in
all) is often seen as a unique case. Six wives is a lot by the norms of many
European societies. A sociologist, however, might well look at it by
considering the ways in which Henry's marriages - -affected religious life in
England then, with ramifications that continue through the present.
-Observing and analyzing the conversations patients have with their doctors
would be an example of what kind of sociology? - -microsociology
-One of the challenges faced by many colleges and universities is binge
drinking on campus. Imagine you are tasked with developing solutions to this
problem. Thinking sociologically, you suggest that it would be useful to
understand the meaning placed on the parties where binge drinking
happens, so solutions are based on a deeper understanding of the
experience itself. Your approach relies on the methodology of - -interpretive
sociology.
-Montrice is conducting a study of the effect of economic recessions on
marriage rates in European countries. What type of sociology is this? - -
macrosociology
, -The contemporary social movement with the slogan "Fight for 15" seeks a
$15 minimum wage and unionization. This attempt to mobilize and make
gains for workers can be viewed as in line with the view of the social world of
which classical sociological theorist? - -Karl Marx
-Getting ready to go out on a first date with someone she first contacted
through a dating app, Jada tries on a dress and stilettos. Then, remembering
that the person mentioned liking sporty women, Jada reconsidered and
changed into shorts and a tank top. Jada's wardrobe change illustrates what
social theory? - -looking-glass self
-Drivers stop at red lights for no other reason than that there is a shared
understanding that this is what you're supposed to do at a red light. This
shared meaning becomes the basis for how people act and interact with
each other on the road and thus takes on the appearance of an objective
fact. This is an example of - -a social construction.
-What is the best example of a quantitative research method? - -conducting
a survey of how frequently people exercise
-Both quantitative and qualitative methods (the way sociologists can gather
data about a social issue or problem) are approaches that ideally attempt to
establish a __________ between social elements. - -causal relationship
-One of the classes you are enrolled in fills up every semester it is offered,
and students rave about it. There's something about it beyond the topic and
the instructor, which makes you curious. You have an idea about why this is
so, so you decide to test your theory by jotting down a hypothesis, asking
other students a few questions, and then seeing if the results fit your theory.
You are employing what kind of research in your sociological search for
answers? - -a deductive approach
-A researcher observes that most teens entering a café choose to sit near
other occupied tables, whereas most retirees choose a table that is farther
away from other customers. The researcher then theorizes that youth like to
feel that they are part of a larger group of people, whereas the elderly are
more comfortable being alone. This is an example of which kind of research
approach? - -inductive
-You've noticed that when you sleep less, your grades suffer. At the same
time, you realize that lower grades could also lead to a lack of sleep: that
worrying about a possible dip in your grade point average could keep you up
at night. What kind of relationship between the two variables, lack of sleep
and lower grades, are you noticing here - -correlation
Question Bank
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 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 ones sociological imagination - -understanding
that divorce of ones 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"... - -Max weber
-The Chicago school of sociology emphasized the importance of - -the social
environment in shaping peoples behaviors and personality
-Which American sociologist was the first to undertake ethnography in
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 - -double consciousness
-Allison is concerned with the subtle messages her niece receives from her
kindergarten teacher about suitable careers - -feminist
, -A theoretical perspective most popular in the mid-twentieth century held
that social realties such as the roles that men and women play in
heterosexual couples or the existence of inequality could be explained by the
necessary purpose they served in society. What was this theoretical
perspective - -functionalism
-A researcher spends time with small organic farmers on their land and at
market in order to understand their particular subculture, noting the brands
of work clothes they prefer... - -Symbolic interactionism
-What is an example of an application of midrange theory - -exploring the
role of churches in maintaining community ties in rural areas
-Whether Muslim women in veil themselves, especially in countries such as
the United States and France, is often a controversial topic... - -
postmodernism
-Sociology is distinct from other academic disciplines in its attempt to - -
detect patterns in how different societies respond to similar phenomena
-In her interview with Dalton Conley, Julia Adams talks about the differences
between sociology and history. As a self-identified historical comparative
sociologist, Adams makes the point that sociologists are less concerned with
uniqueness than they are with commonalities. Consider Henry the VIII of
England during the mid-1500s. Henry's succession of marriages (six wives in
all) is often seen as a unique case. Six wives is a lot by the norms of many
European societies. A sociologist, however, might well look at it by
considering the ways in which Henry's marriages - -affected religious life in
England then, with ramifications that continue through the present.
-Observing and analyzing the conversations patients have with their doctors
would be an example of what kind of sociology? - -microsociology
-One of the challenges faced by many colleges and universities is binge
drinking on campus. Imagine you are tasked with developing solutions to this
problem. Thinking sociologically, you suggest that it would be useful to
understand the meaning placed on the parties where binge drinking
happens, so solutions are based on a deeper understanding of the
experience itself. Your approach relies on the methodology of - -interpretive
sociology.
-Montrice is conducting a study of the effect of economic recessions on
marriage rates in European countries. What type of sociology is this? - -
macrosociology
, -The contemporary social movement with the slogan "Fight for 15" seeks a
$15 minimum wage and unionization. This attempt to mobilize and make
gains for workers can be viewed as in line with the view of the social world of
which classical sociological theorist? - -Karl Marx
-Getting ready to go out on a first date with someone she first contacted
through a dating app, Jada tries on a dress and stilettos. Then, remembering
that the person mentioned liking sporty women, Jada reconsidered and
changed into shorts and a tank top. Jada's wardrobe change illustrates what
social theory? - -looking-glass self
-Drivers stop at red lights for no other reason than that there is a shared
understanding that this is what you're supposed to do at a red light. This
shared meaning becomes the basis for how people act and interact with
each other on the road and thus takes on the appearance of an objective
fact. This is an example of - -a social construction.
-What is the best example of a quantitative research method? - -conducting
a survey of how frequently people exercise
-Both quantitative and qualitative methods (the way sociologists can gather
data about a social issue or problem) are approaches that ideally attempt to
establish a __________ between social elements. - -causal relationship
-One of the classes you are enrolled in fills up every semester it is offered,
and students rave about it. There's something about it beyond the topic and
the instructor, which makes you curious. You have an idea about why this is
so, so you decide to test your theory by jotting down a hypothesis, asking
other students a few questions, and then seeing if the results fit your theory.
You are employing what kind of research in your sociological search for
answers? - -a deductive approach
-A researcher observes that most teens entering a café choose to sit near
other occupied tables, whereas most retirees choose a table that is farther
away from other customers. The researcher then theorizes that youth like to
feel that they are part of a larger group of people, whereas the elderly are
more comfortable being alone. This is an example of which kind of research
approach? - -inductive
-You've noticed that when you sleep less, your grades suffer. At the same
time, you realize that lower grades could also lead to a lack of sleep: that
worrying about a possible dip in your grade point average could keep you up
at night. What kind of relationship between the two variables, lack of sleep
and lower grades, are you noticing here - -correlation
