(Top QUALITY 2024/2025 EXAM REVIEW) WGU C273 Intro to Sociology, Exam Review Questions and answers, rated A+

WGU C273 Intro to Sociology, Exam Review Questions and answers, rated A+ Which of these is an example of deviance promoting social unity? - -Car thieves bond over the length of prison sentences When medical professionals respond to deviance as a mental illness rather than a behavioral issue - - medicalizing Labeling theorist focus on the ways in which labels - -guide individuals to or from deviance Most sociologist believe that deviance stems from - -social influences For proponents of Conflict theory, capitalists carry out self protective and repressive policies - -law enforcement What helps control the motivation to engage in deviant behavior? - -morality and fear of punishment According to differential association theory, how do people learn to deviate or conform? - -by relating to others 1.Primary groups 2.Secondary groups - - of self, family sonal, formal that possess similar interest in groups - -strong sense of identity and belonging ex: foot ball team 1.Symbolic Interactionism - -relationships, behaviors, and actions. Micro analysis Examples: Boycott Disney, Divorce view changes, parenthood view changes "George Mead" Language, wedding ring, 2.Functional analysis - -unit of interrelated parts to function together Robert Merton Example: Farming family works together, once industrialized nations weakens family unit Macro analysis 3. Conflict Theory - -Struggles for power at all times Karl Marx Struggle between Bourgeoisie( ruling class) and workers Workers at mercy of their employers Example: Increased divorce rates emphasizes on men over powering women is thing of past, insisting marriage is not weaker Today authority trying to enforce rules and conformity. * Resentment and Resistance* Macro analysis Comte - -Origin of Society " Positivism" Spencer - -No one should interfere with society changes Lower to Higher Karl Marx - -Conflict theory Wealthy owned means of producti