Sociology 1010 Midterm
Exam Questions and
Answers
Which of these conditions contributed to the early development of sociology - Answer-
Change brought about by the industrial revolution
The social sciences rely on empirical research. This means that they - Answer- are
based on systematic examination of evidence
The ability to see the intimate realities of our own lives in the context of common social
structures is what C. Wright Mills refers to as - Answer- the sociological imagination
Sociologists are most inclined to explain behavior in terms of - Answer- roles and social
structures
From the point of view of society, primary groups serve - Answer- As agents of social
control
People who share a trait such as being blonde, living in a dorm, or playing a sport are a
- Answer- category
Two or more people who interact on the basis of shared social structure and recognize
usual dependency are called - Answer- a group
A struggle over scarce resources that is NOT regulated by shared rules is called -
Answer- conflict
A struggle over scarce resources that is regulated by shared rules is called - Answer-
competition
The expectation that people will return favors and stove to maintain a balance of
obligation to social relationships is called - Answer- the norm of reciprocity
Exchange, cooperation and completion are all examples of - Answer- social processes
, Societies that are tied together by impersonal, practical bonds are called: - Answer-
gesellschaft
The term_______ is used to refer to societies in which people share a close personal
bond with most people aren't them - Answer- gemeinschaft
The idea that each institution affects and is affected by the norms and values of other
institutions is known as - Answer- instiutional interdependence
The five basic institutions-- family,economy, government, education, and religion-- are
common to: - Answer- every society
A person _______ a status, but ______ a role - Answer- occupies, plays
Susan is a wife and mother. She is also employed as an emergency room physician.
Being a wife, mother daughter, and doctor is her: - Answer- status set
A social position that is fixed by birth or inheritance is called - Answer- an ascribed
status
A position in the social structure that a person can obtain during a lifetime is an -
Answer- achieved status
The basic building blocks to society are - Answer- statuses
According to the lecure and the text, in general if a sociologist wants to understand
society and social problem he/she must look at: - Answer- social structure and social
interactions
The socialization process: - Answer- continues throughout the life cycle
Peer group socialization appears to - Answer- have an important effect on the
development of the self-concept
Which agent of socialization is largely responsible for primary socialization? - Answer-
family
According to Mead, children learn to balance the desires of the "I" and the social
awareness of the "ME" through: - Answer- the process of role taking
The self-concept is best defined as: - Answer- an individual's thoughts regarding her/his
personality and social roles
The psychological theory knowns as Cognitive development was organized by: -
Answer- John Piaget
Exam Questions and
Answers
Which of these conditions contributed to the early development of sociology - Answer-
Change brought about by the industrial revolution
The social sciences rely on empirical research. This means that they - Answer- are
based on systematic examination of evidence
The ability to see the intimate realities of our own lives in the context of common social
structures is what C. Wright Mills refers to as - Answer- the sociological imagination
Sociologists are most inclined to explain behavior in terms of - Answer- roles and social
structures
From the point of view of society, primary groups serve - Answer- As agents of social
control
People who share a trait such as being blonde, living in a dorm, or playing a sport are a
- Answer- category
Two or more people who interact on the basis of shared social structure and recognize
usual dependency are called - Answer- a group
A struggle over scarce resources that is NOT regulated by shared rules is called -
Answer- conflict
A struggle over scarce resources that is regulated by shared rules is called - Answer-
competition
The expectation that people will return favors and stove to maintain a balance of
obligation to social relationships is called - Answer- the norm of reciprocity
Exchange, cooperation and completion are all examples of - Answer- social processes
, Societies that are tied together by impersonal, practical bonds are called: - Answer-
gesellschaft
The term_______ is used to refer to societies in which people share a close personal
bond with most people aren't them - Answer- gemeinschaft
The idea that each institution affects and is affected by the norms and values of other
institutions is known as - Answer- instiutional interdependence
The five basic institutions-- family,economy, government, education, and religion-- are
common to: - Answer- every society
A person _______ a status, but ______ a role - Answer- occupies, plays
Susan is a wife and mother. She is also employed as an emergency room physician.
Being a wife, mother daughter, and doctor is her: - Answer- status set
A social position that is fixed by birth or inheritance is called - Answer- an ascribed
status
A position in the social structure that a person can obtain during a lifetime is an -
Answer- achieved status
The basic building blocks to society are - Answer- statuses
According to the lecure and the text, in general if a sociologist wants to understand
society and social problem he/she must look at: - Answer- social structure and social
interactions
The socialization process: - Answer- continues throughout the life cycle
Peer group socialization appears to - Answer- have an important effect on the
development of the self-concept
Which agent of socialization is largely responsible for primary socialization? - Answer-
family
According to Mead, children learn to balance the desires of the "I" and the social
awareness of the "ME" through: - Answer- the process of role taking
The self-concept is best defined as: - Answer- an individual's thoughts regarding her/his
personality and social roles
The psychological theory knowns as Cognitive development was organized by: -
Answer- John Piaget
