Unit 1 Challenge 2 - Introduction to Sociology

Unit 1 Challenge 2 - Introduction to
Sociology (Sophia)
Which theoretical approach identifies the core of society as the result of all interactions?

 A.) Structural functional approach
 B.) Symbolic interaction approach
 C.) Social conflict approach

Which of the following statements about structural functional theory is true?

 A.) Structural functional theory uses a macro-level orientation, AND views society as a
complex, interconnected machine.
 B.) Structural functional theory views society as a complex, interconnected machine.
 C.) Structural functional theory uses a macro-level orientation.
 D.) Structural functional theory focuses on individual interactions in society.

The poverty that occurs in an economic system when people cannot get jobs is a
__________.

 A.) latent function
 B.) social dysfunction
 C.) manifest function
 D.) social function

Which sociologist theorized that there were factors besides property, such as power and
social prestige, that caused class conflict in society?

 A.) Max Weber
 B.) Karl Marx
 C.) C. Wright Mills
 D.) Auguste Comte

Scholars who research the race conflict approach would be interested in which of the
following topics?

 A.) All of the answer choices are correct.
 B.) Differences in the rate of incarceration between white people and people of color
 C.) Differences in college enrollment between white people and people of color
 D.) Social interaction in the workplace between white people and people of color

What does gender conflict theory assume about society?

 A.) None of the answer choices are correct.