SOC-210 EXAM| 192 QUESTIONS
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Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior in society. - ANSWER-True
Why is Sociology different from common sense?
a. Common sense is subjective.
b. Common sense ignores facts.
c. Common sense varies across groups and cultures and much is based on myths
and misconceptions.
d. all of these - ANSWER-All the above
Microsociology focuses on large-scale patterns and processes that characterize
society as a whole. - ANSWER-False
Macrosociology focuses on patterns of individuals' social interaction in specific
settings. - ANSWER-False
In this course we will focus on how many main social theories? - ANSWER-4
Functionalism (Structural Functionalism) says that society is a complex system of
interdependent parts that work together for the good of society. What did your
professor use to demonstrate this in the video? - ANSWER-interlocking wheel
spokes
Conflict theory is in opposition to functionalism in that it doesn't say society works
together in order and cohesion. It looks at how and why groups disagree and
struggle over power. - ANSWER-True
Feminist theories assert that people should be treated fairly and equally regardless
of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, etc. - ANSWER-True
Symbolic interaction theory, or Interactionism, focuses on interaction between
individuals through communication of knowledge, ideas, beliefs, and attitudes. -
ANSWER-True
"The bride's parents should pay for the wedding" is a type of what kind of
knowledge? - ANSWER-traditional
Why is sociological research important as compared to tradition and authority?
Select one:
a. It counteracts misinformation and exposes myths.
b. It helps explain why people behave as they do and sharpens critical thinking skills.
c. It affects social policies.
d. all of these - ANSWER-All of these
, The scientific method is a body of objective and systematic techniques used to
investigate phenomena, acquire knowledge, and test hypotheses and theories. -
ANSWER-True
Developing a hypothesis is the first step in the sociological research process using
the scientific method. - ANSWER-False
The "Data Collection" step in the research process may rely on fieldwork, surveys,
experiments, or existing sources of information. - ANSWER-True
Which one of these is not an actual data collection method? - ANSWER-evaluation
research
In an experiment, which group of participants are not exposed to the independent
variable? - ANSWER-control group
A strength of using secondary analysis is that it is accessible, convenient, and
inexpensive. - ANSWER-true
A limitation to using mailed questionnaires (or surveys) is a high response rate. -
ANSWER-False
Culture refers to the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and
material objects that characterize a particular group or society. - ANSWER-True
Society is a group of people who share a culture and defined territory. - ANSWER-
True
Society and culture can easily exist without one another. - ANSWER-False
There are _ building blocks of culture. - ANSWER-5
Both birds and humans now tweet. This is an example of how which building block
has changed over time? - ANSWER-symbols
Norms are learned by positive sanctions such as praise and rewards and negative
sanctions such as withdrawal of privileges and punishment. - ANSWER-True
Standing and facing the flag is an example of which building block of culture? -
ANSWER-Rituals
Ethnocentrism is the belief that no culture is better than another. - ANSWER-False
Some reasons for cultural change are innovation and invention. - ANSWER-True
"Language shapes our views and behaviors" is an application of which theory to the
concept of culture? - ANSWER-symbolic interactionism
"Women and men experience culture differently" is an application of which theory to
the concept of culture? - ANSWER-feminist theory
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Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior in society. - ANSWER-True
Why is Sociology different from common sense?
a. Common sense is subjective.
b. Common sense ignores facts.
c. Common sense varies across groups and cultures and much is based on myths
and misconceptions.
d. all of these - ANSWER-All the above
Microsociology focuses on large-scale patterns and processes that characterize
society as a whole. - ANSWER-False
Macrosociology focuses on patterns of individuals' social interaction in specific
settings. - ANSWER-False
In this course we will focus on how many main social theories? - ANSWER-4
Functionalism (Structural Functionalism) says that society is a complex system of
interdependent parts that work together for the good of society. What did your
professor use to demonstrate this in the video? - ANSWER-interlocking wheel
spokes
Conflict theory is in opposition to functionalism in that it doesn't say society works
together in order and cohesion. It looks at how and why groups disagree and
struggle over power. - ANSWER-True
Feminist theories assert that people should be treated fairly and equally regardless
of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, etc. - ANSWER-True
Symbolic interaction theory, or Interactionism, focuses on interaction between
individuals through communication of knowledge, ideas, beliefs, and attitudes. -
ANSWER-True
"The bride's parents should pay for the wedding" is a type of what kind of
knowledge? - ANSWER-traditional
Why is sociological research important as compared to tradition and authority?
Select one:
a. It counteracts misinformation and exposes myths.
b. It helps explain why people behave as they do and sharpens critical thinking skills.
c. It affects social policies.
d. all of these - ANSWER-All of these
, The scientific method is a body of objective and systematic techniques used to
investigate phenomena, acquire knowledge, and test hypotheses and theories. -
ANSWER-True
Developing a hypothesis is the first step in the sociological research process using
the scientific method. - ANSWER-False
The "Data Collection" step in the research process may rely on fieldwork, surveys,
experiments, or existing sources of information. - ANSWER-True
Which one of these is not an actual data collection method? - ANSWER-evaluation
research
In an experiment, which group of participants are not exposed to the independent
variable? - ANSWER-control group
A strength of using secondary analysis is that it is accessible, convenient, and
inexpensive. - ANSWER-true
A limitation to using mailed questionnaires (or surveys) is a high response rate. -
ANSWER-False
Culture refers to the learned and shared behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and
material objects that characterize a particular group or society. - ANSWER-True
Society is a group of people who share a culture and defined territory. - ANSWER-
True
Society and culture can easily exist without one another. - ANSWER-False
There are _ building blocks of culture. - ANSWER-5
Both birds and humans now tweet. This is an example of how which building block
has changed over time? - ANSWER-symbols
Norms are learned by positive sanctions such as praise and rewards and negative
sanctions such as withdrawal of privileges and punishment. - ANSWER-True
Standing and facing the flag is an example of which building block of culture? -
ANSWER-Rituals
Ethnocentrism is the belief that no culture is better than another. - ANSWER-False
Some reasons for cultural change are innovation and invention. - ANSWER-True
"Language shapes our views and behaviors" is an application of which theory to the
concept of culture? - ANSWER-symbolic interactionism
"Women and men experience culture differently" is an application of which theory to
the concept of culture? - ANSWER-feminist theory
