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Sociology 1310 Exam 1 (Whitehawk)
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Sociological Imagination - correct-answer -ability to see the impact of social forces
on individuals, especially on their private lives.
Social Forces - correct-answer -shape values, attitudes, and behaviors in society.
Sociology - correct-answer -the science that attempts to explain the behavior
of humans by reference to the consequences of
society, social groups, and the social forces in
society for human behavior.
Why is sociology a science? - correct-answer -Sciences refer to facts, theories, and
hypotheses.
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Fact - correct-answer -True Statement
Theory - correct-answer -interrelated set of hypotheses
Hypothesis - correct-answer -a statement about the predicted relationship
between two or more variables
Dependent Variable - correct-answer -the variable to be explained
Independent Variable - correct-answer -the variables that are believed to explain
the
dependent variable
Debunk - correct-answer -Expose the falseness
Instincts - correct-answer -Tendencies to act that are present at birth, innate and
unlearned, common to all members of the species, and expressed in complex
behaviors.
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An experiment to separate nature (instincts) from nurture (learning). - correct-
answer -• Separate a neonate from human contact.
• Provide sufficient food and water.
• Watch to see what behaviors will emerge.
Thoughts on Instincts - correct-answer -If instincts exist in humans, they are so
weakened (attenuated) by the impact of culture (learning) as to be unimportant in
explaining human behavior.
Social Groups - correct-answer -Collective of individuals who interact and form
relationships. Society is made up of ______________
Society - correct-answer -is a group of interacting individuals and their shared
culture.
Functional Prerequisites - correct-answer -conditions and problems common to all
societies.
Sociology 1310 Exam 1 (Whitehawk)
2026- Certified Q&A For Certification
Success
Sociological Imagination - correct-answer -ability to see the impact of social forces
on individuals, especially on their private lives.
Social Forces - correct-answer -shape values, attitudes, and behaviors in society.
Sociology - correct-answer -the science that attempts to explain the behavior
of humans by reference to the consequences of
society, social groups, and the social forces in
society for human behavior.
Why is sociology a science? - correct-answer -Sciences refer to facts, theories, and
hypotheses.
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Fact - correct-answer -True Statement
Theory - correct-answer -interrelated set of hypotheses
Hypothesis - correct-answer -a statement about the predicted relationship
between two or more variables
Dependent Variable - correct-answer -the variable to be explained
Independent Variable - correct-answer -the variables that are believed to explain
the
dependent variable
Debunk - correct-answer -Expose the falseness
Instincts - correct-answer -Tendencies to act that are present at birth, innate and
unlearned, common to all members of the species, and expressed in complex
behaviors.
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An experiment to separate nature (instincts) from nurture (learning). - correct-
answer -• Separate a neonate from human contact.
• Provide sufficient food and water.
• Watch to see what behaviors will emerge.
Thoughts on Instincts - correct-answer -If instincts exist in humans, they are so
weakened (attenuated) by the impact of culture (learning) as to be unimportant in
explaining human behavior.
Social Groups - correct-answer -Collective of individuals who interact and form
relationships. Society is made up of ______________
Society - correct-answer -is a group of interacting individuals and their shared
culture.
Functional Prerequisites - correct-answer -conditions and problems common to all
societies.
