SOCIOLOGY 101 - CHAPTER 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Sociology - ANSWER-What is the scientific study of social behavior and human
groups (focuses on social relationship and how it influences each other.)
The Sociological Imagination - ANSWER-What is the awareness of the relationship
between an individual and wider society
C Wright Mills - ANSWER-Who coined the term of sociological imagination?
Natural Science - ANSWER-What is the study of physical features of nature and the
ways they interact and change
Social Science - ANSWER-What is the study of social features of humans and the
ways they interact ad change
Durkheim - ANSWER-Who was a pioneer in developing the original theory behind
suicide and contributing factors.
Theory - ANSWER-What is the set of statements that seeks to explain problems
actions or behaviors?
Max Weber - ANSWER-Who taught his students they should employ verstehen
(Understanding)
to fully comprehend behavior, learn subjective meanings people attach to their
actions. ?
Karl Marx - ANSWER-Who believed society was decided between 2 classes that
clash in pursuit of interests?
W.E.B. Dubois - ANSWER-Who conducted research and hoped for a racially
egalitarian society.
Functionalist Perspective - ANSWER-Which perspective emphasizes the ways in
which parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability?
Talcott Parsons - ANSWER-Who was a key figure in the development of functionalist
theory?
Robert Merton - ANSWER-Who coined the terms Manifest and Latent Functions?
W.E.B. Dubois - ANSWER-Who believed knowledge was essential in combating
prejudice and achieving tolerance and justice?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Sociology - ANSWER-What is the scientific study of social behavior and human
groups (focuses on social relationship and how it influences each other.)
The Sociological Imagination - ANSWER-What is the awareness of the relationship
between an individual and wider society
C Wright Mills - ANSWER-Who coined the term of sociological imagination?
Natural Science - ANSWER-What is the study of physical features of nature and the
ways they interact and change
Social Science - ANSWER-What is the study of social features of humans and the
ways they interact ad change
Durkheim - ANSWER-Who was a pioneer in developing the original theory behind
suicide and contributing factors.
Theory - ANSWER-What is the set of statements that seeks to explain problems
actions or behaviors?
Max Weber - ANSWER-Who taught his students they should employ verstehen
(Understanding)
to fully comprehend behavior, learn subjective meanings people attach to their
actions. ?
Karl Marx - ANSWER-Who believed society was decided between 2 classes that
clash in pursuit of interests?
W.E.B. Dubois - ANSWER-Who conducted research and hoped for a racially
egalitarian society.
Functionalist Perspective - ANSWER-Which perspective emphasizes the ways in
which parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability?
Talcott Parsons - ANSWER-Who was a key figure in the development of functionalist
theory?
Robert Merton - ANSWER-Who coined the terms Manifest and Latent Functions?
W.E.B. Dubois - ANSWER-Who believed knowledge was essential in combating
prejudice and achieving tolerance and justice?
