1|Page
WGU C273 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
RETAKE EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW
AND REVISED
1.Symbolic Interactionism - ANSWER- relationships, behaviors, and
actions.
Micro analysis
Examples: Boycott Disney, Divorce view changes, parenthood view
changes "George Mead" Language, wedding ring,
2.Functional analysis - ANSWER- unit of interrelated parts to function
together
Robert Merton
Example: Farming family works together, once
Industrialized nations weakens family unit
Macro analysis
3. Conflict Theory - ANSWER- Struggles for power at all times
Karl Marx
Struggle between Bourgeoisie( ruling class) and workers
Workers at mercy of their employers
Example: Increased divorce rates emphasizes on men over powering
women is thing of past, insisting marriage is not weaker
,2|Page
Today authority trying to enforce rules and conformity.
* Resentment and Resistance*
Macro analysis
Comte - ANSWER- Origin of Society " Positivism"
Spencer - ANSWER- No one should interfere with society changes
Lower to Higher
Karl Marx - ANSWER- Conflict theory
Wealthy owned means of production
Power
Class conflict is the "root of misery"
Emile Durkheim - ANSWER- rate of suicide was higher among st
people who ties with their communities were weak
"Social interrogation"
Max Weber - ANSWER- Religion controls society
"Protestant central force"
Parson - ANSWER- different parts of society work together in
harmonious units
" Abstract Models"
, 3|Page
Harriet Martineau - ANSWER- social research
Translated Comte's research to English
Sexist view
Feminist
Ogburn - ANSWER- personality of mate
Mutual Affection in marriage
Mills - ANSWER- Social Reform
Power of the elite was threatened by businessmen and politicians
Dubois - ANSWER- Sociology and social reform research African
Americans and whites
Jane Addams - ANSWER- Social Reformer
Hull House: poor, sick, and needy
Successful social reformer
Basic sociology - ANSWER- 1. Theory 2. Research 3. Mid group
Applied sociology - ANSWER- 1. Analyze 2. Solution 3. Implement
WGU C273 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
RETAKE EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW
AND REVISED
1.Symbolic Interactionism - ANSWER- relationships, behaviors, and
actions.
Micro analysis
Examples: Boycott Disney, Divorce view changes, parenthood view
changes "George Mead" Language, wedding ring,
2.Functional analysis - ANSWER- unit of interrelated parts to function
together
Robert Merton
Example: Farming family works together, once
Industrialized nations weakens family unit
Macro analysis
3. Conflict Theory - ANSWER- Struggles for power at all times
Karl Marx
Struggle between Bourgeoisie( ruling class) and workers
Workers at mercy of their employers
Example: Increased divorce rates emphasizes on men over powering
women is thing of past, insisting marriage is not weaker
,2|Page
Today authority trying to enforce rules and conformity.
* Resentment and Resistance*
Macro analysis
Comte - ANSWER- Origin of Society " Positivism"
Spencer - ANSWER- No one should interfere with society changes
Lower to Higher
Karl Marx - ANSWER- Conflict theory
Wealthy owned means of production
Power
Class conflict is the "root of misery"
Emile Durkheim - ANSWER- rate of suicide was higher among st
people who ties with their communities were weak
"Social interrogation"
Max Weber - ANSWER- Religion controls society
"Protestant central force"
Parson - ANSWER- different parts of society work together in
harmonious units
" Abstract Models"
, 3|Page
Harriet Martineau - ANSWER- social research
Translated Comte's research to English
Sexist view
Feminist
Ogburn - ANSWER- personality of mate
Mutual Affection in marriage
Mills - ANSWER- Social Reform
Power of the elite was threatened by businessmen and politicians
Dubois - ANSWER- Sociology and social reform research African
Americans and whites
Jane Addams - ANSWER- Social Reformer
Hull House: poor, sick, and needy
Successful social reformer
Basic sociology - ANSWER- 1. Theory 2. Research 3. Mid group
Applied sociology - ANSWER- 1. Analyze 2. Solution 3. Implement
