SOC 3900 Final Exam 2027/2028 –Graded A+
Which function:
Theory- symbolic interactionism - Socialization
Which function:
Scholar- Mead - Socialization
Which function:
Concept- the generalized other - Socialization
Which function: Application to religion:
-provides meaning & order
-transmits moral values & instills within us a code of conduct - Socialization
Which function: Application to sports:
-sports and the generalized other
-serves as a socializing agent for youth
-help develop life skills & values (discipline, obedience, hard work, fairness, teamwork, competition,
coping with loss)
-create an environment of rules & regulated order - Socialization
Which function:
Theory- psychoanalysis - Security
Which function:
Scholar- Freud - Security
Which function:
Concept- wish fulfillment - Security
Which function: Application to religion:
, -provides reassurance against uncertainty & anxiety
-saves us from death & destruction
-provides us with a sense of control - Security
Which function: Application to sports:
-boost self-esteem and elevate our status
-make us immortal by creating legacy (stardom, records, championships)
-help us postpone death via sustained physical activity
-help us to develop a sense of mastery & control over the world around us - Security
Which function:
Theory- functionalism - Solidarity
Which function:
Scholar- Durkheim - Solidarity
Which function:
Concept- the totemic principle - Solidarity
Which function: Application to religion:
-fosters strong social ties & provides sense of belonging to a group
-worship is most fervent & enthusiastic when done collectively
-tribal groups often worship totem symbol, typically an animal that is sacred to clan
-totem actually represents the clan
-clan projects its values/beliefs onto totem - Solidarity
Which function: Application to sports:
-mascots not only represent the team, but also the local community
-displays of devotion are more emphatic when with crowd than when watching alone
-foster a sense of identity and belonging with other fans - Solidarity
Which function:
Theory- symbolic interactionism - Socialization
Which function:
Scholar- Mead - Socialization
Which function:
Concept- the generalized other - Socialization
Which function: Application to religion:
-provides meaning & order
-transmits moral values & instills within us a code of conduct - Socialization
Which function: Application to sports:
-sports and the generalized other
-serves as a socializing agent for youth
-help develop life skills & values (discipline, obedience, hard work, fairness, teamwork, competition,
coping with loss)
-create an environment of rules & regulated order - Socialization
Which function:
Theory- psychoanalysis - Security
Which function:
Scholar- Freud - Security
Which function:
Concept- wish fulfillment - Security
Which function: Application to religion:
, -provides reassurance against uncertainty & anxiety
-saves us from death & destruction
-provides us with a sense of control - Security
Which function: Application to sports:
-boost self-esteem and elevate our status
-make us immortal by creating legacy (stardom, records, championships)
-help us postpone death via sustained physical activity
-help us to develop a sense of mastery & control over the world around us - Security
Which function:
Theory- functionalism - Solidarity
Which function:
Scholar- Durkheim - Solidarity
Which function:
Concept- the totemic principle - Solidarity
Which function: Application to religion:
-fosters strong social ties & provides sense of belonging to a group
-worship is most fervent & enthusiastic when done collectively
-tribal groups often worship totem symbol, typically an animal that is sacred to clan
-totem actually represents the clan
-clan projects its values/beliefs onto totem - Solidarity
Which function: Application to sports:
-mascots not only represent the team, but also the local community
-displays of devotion are more emphatic when with crowd than when watching alone
-foster a sense of identity and belonging with other fans - Solidarity
