Sociology final straighterline UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - the systematic study of human society
Anthropology (physical) - CORRECT ANSWER - Human origins/revolution
How does anthropology (physical) differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stresses biological characteristics and behaviors rather than contemporary human life.
Anthropology (cultural) - CORRECT ANSWER - Cultural variations in time and space
How does anthropology (cultural) differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Closest to sociology
Stresses on simple, non-literate cultures rather than contemporary industrialized societies.
Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - Individual human behavior
How does psychology differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Studies
individuals rather than groups.
Economics - CORRECT ANSWER - Production, distributions and consumption of wealth.
How does economics differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wealth and
resources
Only one aspect of sociology
, Political science - CORRECT ANSWER - Government and politics
How does political science differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stresses
political behavior
Only one aspect of sociology
Functionalist Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Society as a system
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are performed.
If it fails to maintain it will perish
Benefits society in general by rewarding occupations vital to group welfare. The system of
rewards motivates competent people to sacrifice to become doctors and lawyers.
Conflict Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Society as a whole
Studying institutions and structural arrangements
Viewed as the exploitation of many while rewarding the few. Stratification is an unjust system
inflicted on society by those with power and wealth in order to maintain their own interests.
Interactionist Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Human beings have the ability to
communicate with one another by means of symbols.
We act toward people, objects, and events on the basis of the meanings we impart to them.
Interactionists are interested in the importance of social call with regard to an individuals
lifestyle. For example: Not only do the very rich buy more than they need or can use
(conspicuous consumption and conspicuous leisure) but many also try to keep the lower class
"away" or "under control"
Feminist Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Effects of inequities based on gender
Critical Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Mass culture cannot be a true reflection of
peoples beliefs, tastes and values.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - the systematic study of human society
Anthropology (physical) - CORRECT ANSWER - Human origins/revolution
How does anthropology (physical) differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stresses biological characteristics and behaviors rather than contemporary human life.
Anthropology (cultural) - CORRECT ANSWER - Cultural variations in time and space
How does anthropology (cultural) differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Closest to sociology
Stresses on simple, non-literate cultures rather than contemporary industrialized societies.
Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - Individual human behavior
How does psychology differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Studies
individuals rather than groups.
Economics - CORRECT ANSWER - Production, distributions and consumption of wealth.
How does economics differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Wealth and
resources
Only one aspect of sociology
, Political science - CORRECT ANSWER - Government and politics
How does political science differ from sociology? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stresses
political behavior
Only one aspect of sociology
Functionalist Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Society as a system
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are performed.
If it fails to maintain it will perish
Benefits society in general by rewarding occupations vital to group welfare. The system of
rewards motivates competent people to sacrifice to become doctors and lawyers.
Conflict Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Society as a whole
Studying institutions and structural arrangements
Viewed as the exploitation of many while rewarding the few. Stratification is an unjust system
inflicted on society by those with power and wealth in order to maintain their own interests.
Interactionist Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Human beings have the ability to
communicate with one another by means of symbols.
We act toward people, objects, and events on the basis of the meanings we impart to them.
Interactionists are interested in the importance of social call with regard to an individuals
lifestyle. For example: Not only do the very rich buy more than they need or can use
(conspicuous consumption and conspicuous leisure) but many also try to keep the lower class
"away" or "under control"
Feminist Perspective - CORRECT ANSWER - Effects of inequities based on gender
Critical Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Mass culture cannot be a true reflection of
peoples beliefs, tastes and values.
