Introduction To Sociology Chapters 1 - 5 Test Review:
Qs And As
Sociology Correct Ans - Scientific study of social behavior and human
groups. It focuses on social relationships and how those relationships develop
a change.
Theory Correct Ans - A set of statements that seeks to explain
problems, actions, o behavior.
Sociological Imagination Correct Ans - Ability to view one's own
society as an outsider.
Anomie Correct Ans - (Durkheim) the loss of direction felt in a society
when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective.
Macrosociology Correct Ans - Concentrates on large-scale phenomena
or entire civilizations.
Microsociology Correct Ans - The study of small groups, often through
experimental means.
Cultural Capital Correct Ans - Non-economic goods. Reflected on
knowledge of language and the arts.
Social Capital Correct Ans - Collective benefit of social networks, and
how they provide and opportunity to advance.
Functionalist Perspective Correct Ans - Parts of a society are
structured to maintain stability. If an aspect does not contribute it will not be
passed on from one generation to the next.
Manifest Functions. Correct Ans - Open, stated and conscious,
intended, recognized.
Ex. University and its role of education.
Latent Functions. Correct Ans - Unconscious or unintended, hidden
purposes.
, Ex. University and the process of socialization between students.
Dysfunctions Correct Ans - Element or process that may disrupt or
reduce stability.
Conflict Perspective Correct Ans - Tension between groups over
power or the allocation of resources.
Interactionist Perspective Correct Ans - Microsociology; everyday
forms of interaction in order to explain society as a whole.
Interactionism Correct Ans - Sociological framework in which human
beings are viewed as living a world of meaningful objects.
Non-verbal Communication Correct Ans - gestures to convey a feeling
of respect or defiance.
Dramaturgical Approach Correct Ans - People act as theatrical
performers.
Ex.
Person 1 " How are you?"
Person 2 " I am good, how are you"
Person 1 " I am fine, thanks"
( End of conversation).
If either Person 1 or Person 2 continue the conversation that will go off the
script.
Sociological Approach Correct Ans - Studying three major
frameworks:
What to study
How to study
What questions pose and not to pose
Scientific Method Correct Ans - A systematic, organized series of steps
that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem.
Hypothesis Correct Ans - Speculative statement about he relationship
between two or more variables.
Qs And As
Sociology Correct Ans - Scientific study of social behavior and human
groups. It focuses on social relationships and how those relationships develop
a change.
Theory Correct Ans - A set of statements that seeks to explain
problems, actions, o behavior.
Sociological Imagination Correct Ans - Ability to view one's own
society as an outsider.
Anomie Correct Ans - (Durkheim) the loss of direction felt in a society
when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective.
Macrosociology Correct Ans - Concentrates on large-scale phenomena
or entire civilizations.
Microsociology Correct Ans - The study of small groups, often through
experimental means.
Cultural Capital Correct Ans - Non-economic goods. Reflected on
knowledge of language and the arts.
Social Capital Correct Ans - Collective benefit of social networks, and
how they provide and opportunity to advance.
Functionalist Perspective Correct Ans - Parts of a society are
structured to maintain stability. If an aspect does not contribute it will not be
passed on from one generation to the next.
Manifest Functions. Correct Ans - Open, stated and conscious,
intended, recognized.
Ex. University and its role of education.
Latent Functions. Correct Ans - Unconscious or unintended, hidden
purposes.
, Ex. University and the process of socialization between students.
Dysfunctions Correct Ans - Element or process that may disrupt or
reduce stability.
Conflict Perspective Correct Ans - Tension between groups over
power or the allocation of resources.
Interactionist Perspective Correct Ans - Microsociology; everyday
forms of interaction in order to explain society as a whole.
Interactionism Correct Ans - Sociological framework in which human
beings are viewed as living a world of meaningful objects.
Non-verbal Communication Correct Ans - gestures to convey a feeling
of respect or defiance.
Dramaturgical Approach Correct Ans - People act as theatrical
performers.
Ex.
Person 1 " How are you?"
Person 2 " I am good, how are you"
Person 1 " I am fine, thanks"
( End of conversation).
If either Person 1 or Person 2 continue the conversation that will go off the
script.
Sociological Approach Correct Ans - Studying three major
frameworks:
What to study
How to study
What questions pose and not to pose
Scientific Method Correct Ans - A systematic, organized series of steps
that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem.
Hypothesis Correct Ans - Speculative statement about he relationship
between two or more variables.
