Sociology 101 Straighterline final exam
What is sociology
the scientific study of social interactions and of social organizations
What is the functionalist perspective?
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are performed.
What happens to a functionalist system?
If it fails to maintain it will perish.
What is a conflict perspective?
Conflict theorists focus their attention on society as a whole, studying its institutions and
structural arrangements.
What is the interactionist perspective?
It is more concerned with the micro or small-scale aspects of social life
, Why would you use conflict, interactionist and functionalist perspectives together?
By using all perspectives for full advantages.
What is socialization?
A process of social interaction by which people acquire knowledge, attitudes, values and
behavior essential for effective participation in society.
What are agents of socialization?
Family, peers, school and mass media
What is the sociological theory?
A theory that emphasizes conditioning and observational theory
What is culture?
Refers to a social heritage of people learning patterns for thinking, feeling and acting from one
generation to the next.
What is sociology
the scientific study of social interactions and of social organizations
What is the functionalist perspective?
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are performed.
What happens to a functionalist system?
If it fails to maintain it will perish.
What is a conflict perspective?
Conflict theorists focus their attention on society as a whole, studying its institutions and
structural arrangements.
What is the interactionist perspective?
It is more concerned with the micro or small-scale aspects of social life
, Why would you use conflict, interactionist and functionalist perspectives together?
By using all perspectives for full advantages.
What is socialization?
A process of social interaction by which people acquire knowledge, attitudes, values and
behavior essential for effective participation in society.
What are agents of socialization?
Family, peers, school and mass media
What is the sociological theory?
A theory that emphasizes conditioning and observational theory
What is culture?
Refers to a social heritage of people learning patterns for thinking, feeling and acting from one
generation to the next.
