SOCL 2001 - Tim Slack Exam 1 Complete
Questions And Answers 2025
What is sociology? CORRECT ANSWERS -The scientific study of human society and
social behavior
-Study of the influence of social relationships on peoples attitudes, behaviors, and
outcomes
-Study of how societies are structured and change over time
Sociology and Science provide what together? CORRECT ANSWERS a variety of ways
in which we can acquire knowledge
What does scientific method have to do with sociology? CORRECT ANSWERS
sociologists use this to test and analyze info
What kind of science is sociology? CORRECT ANSWERS social science
What is a natural/physical science? CORRECT ANSWERS The scientific study of
features of the natural or physical environment, ex: bio, chem
What is a social science? CORRECT ANSWERS The study of human relationships and
the social environment, ex: psych, poli sci, econ, sociology
Anthro CORRECT ANSWERS Study of the physical, social, and cultural development of
humans
Econ CORRECT ANSWERS study of markets (How goods and services are distributed)
poli sci CORRECT ANSWERS study of politics and government
Psych CORRECT ANSWERS Study of mental processes
What is a theory? CORRECT ANSWERS A statement explaining how things work, how
the pieces fit together
What do theories explain? CORRECT ANSWERS How and why things work
What is data used for? CORRECT ANSWERS To support or refute
What is sociological theory? CORRECT ANSWERS Statements that seek to frame an
understanding of how the social world works
, What are sociological theories used for? CORRECT ANSWERS To frame studies and
suggest relationships that then can be tested, effective theories should explain and
predict
What does the functionalist perspective focus on? CORRECT ANSWERS The macro
level. It views society as a network of connected parts, each helping to maintain the
system as a whole. Each part has a function. This perspective emphasizes how parts
function to main stability
The Functionalist Perspective has three functions, what are they? CORRECT
ANSWERS -Manifest functions: which are open, recognized, and purpose of an aspect
of society.
-Latent functions: "behind the scene" function
-Dysfunctions: an element of society that disrupts the stability of the system
What does the conflict perspective focus on? CORRECT ANSWERS The macro-level. It
views society as best understood by understanding conflict between groups. Non
neccessarily violent, just conflicting interests. It focuses on how those with wealth and
power maintain their privilege, and how those without it struggle to get it
What does the symbolic interactionist perspective focus on? CORRECT ANSWERS
Micro level. It views social interaction and symbolic understandings as central to
understanding social dynamics. "Symbols" may include material objects, verbal and non
verbal language. Focuses on everyday forms of social interaction to understand the
social world
Theoretical approaches CORRECT ANSWERS Sociologists make use of all three
perspectives. They represent "Lenses" through which view or from sociological
understandings. Each perspective stands to offer unique insights on similar issues by
providing different "Frames"
What is the sociological imagination? CORRECT ANSWERS It is the critical awareness
of the linkages between personal experience, history, and structural workings of society.
Draw connections between personal problems and public issues - ability to view society
as an "outsider" - understanding human behavior and condition as embedded in social
context.
What does the sociological imagination allow people to do? CORRECT ANSWERS
View society as an outsider
Explain the scientific method. CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Define the problem: Clearly
state what you intend to investigate
2. Review the Literature: The existing body of research and information on a subject
3. Formulate Hypotheses and/or Research Questions (Formulate variables)
4. Select a Research Design: A detailed plan or method for obtaining data
5. Collect and Analyze Data: Collect data and test for hypothesized relationships.
Questions And Answers 2025
What is sociology? CORRECT ANSWERS -The scientific study of human society and
social behavior
-Study of the influence of social relationships on peoples attitudes, behaviors, and
outcomes
-Study of how societies are structured and change over time
Sociology and Science provide what together? CORRECT ANSWERS a variety of ways
in which we can acquire knowledge
What does scientific method have to do with sociology? CORRECT ANSWERS
sociologists use this to test and analyze info
What kind of science is sociology? CORRECT ANSWERS social science
What is a natural/physical science? CORRECT ANSWERS The scientific study of
features of the natural or physical environment, ex: bio, chem
What is a social science? CORRECT ANSWERS The study of human relationships and
the social environment, ex: psych, poli sci, econ, sociology
Anthro CORRECT ANSWERS Study of the physical, social, and cultural development of
humans
Econ CORRECT ANSWERS study of markets (How goods and services are distributed)
poli sci CORRECT ANSWERS study of politics and government
Psych CORRECT ANSWERS Study of mental processes
What is a theory? CORRECT ANSWERS A statement explaining how things work, how
the pieces fit together
What do theories explain? CORRECT ANSWERS How and why things work
What is data used for? CORRECT ANSWERS To support or refute
What is sociological theory? CORRECT ANSWERS Statements that seek to frame an
understanding of how the social world works
, What are sociological theories used for? CORRECT ANSWERS To frame studies and
suggest relationships that then can be tested, effective theories should explain and
predict
What does the functionalist perspective focus on? CORRECT ANSWERS The macro
level. It views society as a network of connected parts, each helping to maintain the
system as a whole. Each part has a function. This perspective emphasizes how parts
function to main stability
The Functionalist Perspective has three functions, what are they? CORRECT
ANSWERS -Manifest functions: which are open, recognized, and purpose of an aspect
of society.
-Latent functions: "behind the scene" function
-Dysfunctions: an element of society that disrupts the stability of the system
What does the conflict perspective focus on? CORRECT ANSWERS The macro-level. It
views society as best understood by understanding conflict between groups. Non
neccessarily violent, just conflicting interests. It focuses on how those with wealth and
power maintain their privilege, and how those without it struggle to get it
What does the symbolic interactionist perspective focus on? CORRECT ANSWERS
Micro level. It views social interaction and symbolic understandings as central to
understanding social dynamics. "Symbols" may include material objects, verbal and non
verbal language. Focuses on everyday forms of social interaction to understand the
social world
Theoretical approaches CORRECT ANSWERS Sociologists make use of all three
perspectives. They represent "Lenses" through which view or from sociological
understandings. Each perspective stands to offer unique insights on similar issues by
providing different "Frames"
What is the sociological imagination? CORRECT ANSWERS It is the critical awareness
of the linkages between personal experience, history, and structural workings of society.
Draw connections between personal problems and public issues - ability to view society
as an "outsider" - understanding human behavior and condition as embedded in social
context.
What does the sociological imagination allow people to do? CORRECT ANSWERS
View society as an outsider
Explain the scientific method. CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Define the problem: Clearly
state what you intend to investigate
2. Review the Literature: The existing body of research and information on a subject
3. Formulate Hypotheses and/or Research Questions (Formulate variables)
4. Select a Research Design: A detailed plan or method for obtaining data
5. Collect and Analyze Data: Collect data and test for hypothesized relationships.
