Sociology 101 Straighterline final exam(Complete)
What is sociology? - Answer the systematic study of human society
Anthropology (physical) - Answer Human origins/revolution
How does anthropology (physical) differ from sociology? - Answer
Stresses
biological characteristics and behaviors rather than contemporary human
life.
Anthropology (cultural) - Answer Cultural variations in time and space
How does anthropology (cultural) differ from sociology? - AnswerClosest to
sociology Stresses on simple, non-literate cultures rather than contemporary
industrialized societies.
Psychology - Answer Individual human behavior
How does psychology differ from sociology? - Answer Studies
individuals rather than groups.
Economics - Answer Production, distributions and consumption of wealth.
How does economics differ from sociology? - Answer Wealth and
resources Only one aspect of sociology
Political science - Answer Government and politics
How does political science differ from sociology? - Answer Stresses political
behavior Only one aspect of sociology
Functionalist Perspective - Answer Society as a system
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are
, performed. If it fails to maintain it will perish
Benefits society in general by rewarding occupations vital to group welfare.
The system of rewards motivates competent people to sacrifice to become
doctors and lawyers.
Conflict Perspective - Answer Society
as a whole Studying institutions and
structural arrangements
Viewed as the exploitation of many while rewarding the few. Stratification
is an unjust system inflicted on society by those with power and wealth in
order to maintain their own interests.
Interactionist Perspective - Answer Human beings have the ability to
communicate with one another by means of symbols.
We act toward people, objects, and events on the basis of the meanings we
impart to them.
Interactionists are interested in the importance of social call with regard to
an individuals lifestyle. For example: Not only do the very rich buy more than
they need or can use
What is sociology? - Answer the systematic study of human society
Anthropology (physical) - Answer Human origins/revolution
How does anthropology (physical) differ from sociology? - Answer
Stresses
biological characteristics and behaviors rather than contemporary human
life.
Anthropology (cultural) - Answer Cultural variations in time and space
How does anthropology (cultural) differ from sociology? - AnswerClosest to
sociology Stresses on simple, non-literate cultures rather than contemporary
industrialized societies.
Psychology - Answer Individual human behavior
How does psychology differ from sociology? - Answer Studies
individuals rather than groups.
Economics - Answer Production, distributions and consumption of wealth.
How does economics differ from sociology? - Answer Wealth and
resources Only one aspect of sociology
Political science - Answer Government and politics
How does political science differ from sociology? - Answer Stresses political
behavior Only one aspect of sociology
Functionalist Perspective - Answer Society as a system
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are
, performed. If it fails to maintain it will perish
Benefits society in general by rewarding occupations vital to group welfare.
The system of rewards motivates competent people to sacrifice to become
doctors and lawyers.
Conflict Perspective - Answer Society
as a whole Studying institutions and
structural arrangements
Viewed as the exploitation of many while rewarding the few. Stratification
is an unjust system inflicted on society by those with power and wealth in
order to maintain their own interests.
Interactionist Perspective - Answer Human beings have the ability to
communicate with one another by means of symbols.
We act toward people, objects, and events on the basis of the meanings we
impart to them.
Interactionists are interested in the importance of social call with regard to
an individuals lifestyle. For example: Not only do the very rich buy more than
they need or can use
