Sociology Final Exam
What does the sociological perspective show us about whom any individual chooses to
marry? - answersThe operation of society guides many of our personal choices
What does the symbolic interaction approach see society as? - answersA product of the
everyday interactions between individuals
What does the structural functional approach compare society to? - answersAn
organism
What are three personal values of studying sociology? - answersSeeing the
opportunities and constraints in our lives. The fact that it is good preparation for a
number of careers. Becoming more active participants in society.
What does the social conflict approach draw attention to? - answersPatterns of social
inequality
Kingsley Davis's Study of Anna, the girl isolated for five years, shows what? -
answersWithout social experience a child never develops personality.
Why is the family so important to the socialization process? - answersFamily members
provide necessary care for infants and children. Families give children social identity in
terms of class, ethnicity, and religion. Parents greatly affect a child's self-concept.
The self, according to Sigmund Freud, is comprised of what? - answersThe id, the ego,
and the super ego
Most sociologists believe that - answersIt is human nature for us to need nurturance
experience.
What is an example of a total institution? - answersPrison
Ideas created by members of a society are part of what? - answersNonmaterial culture
Which theoretical approach focuses on the link between culture and social inequality? -
answersSocial conflict theory
What does the sociological perspective show us about whom any individual chooses to
marry? - answersThe operation of society guides many of our personal choices
What does the symbolic interaction approach see society as? - answersA product of the
everyday interactions between individuals
What does the structural functional approach compare society to? - answersAn
organism
What are three personal values of studying sociology? - answersSeeing the
opportunities and constraints in our lives. The fact that it is good preparation for a
number of careers. Becoming more active participants in society.
What does the social conflict approach draw attention to? - answersPatterns of social
inequality
Kingsley Davis's Study of Anna, the girl isolated for five years, shows what? -
answersWithout social experience a child never develops personality.
Why is the family so important to the socialization process? - answersFamily members
provide necessary care for infants and children. Families give children social identity in
terms of class, ethnicity, and religion. Parents greatly affect a child's self-concept.
The self, according to Sigmund Freud, is comprised of what? - answersThe id, the ego,
and the super ego
Most sociologists believe that - answersIt is human nature for us to need nurturance
experience.
What is an example of a total institution? - answersPrison
Ideas created by members of a society are part of what? - answersNonmaterial culture
Which theoretical approach focuses on the link between culture and social inequality? -
answersSocial conflict theory
