Intro to Sociology Final Exam Study Guide 80
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According to functionalism, what explains the establishment of gender roles in early
human societies? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Agents of socialization - CORRECT ANSWER: is a group or social context in which
people learn norms, values, beliefs, and symbols that allow them to part "effectively" in
social life
biological determinism - CORRECT ANSWER:
Caste system - CORRECT ANSWER: - ascribed status
- associated with pre-industrial societies
Class system - CORRECT ANSWER: -determined by level of income/wealth
- achieved status
Class traits - CORRECT ANSWER: the typical behaviors, customs, and norms that
define each class (also called class markers)
Collective conscience - CORRECT ANSWER: - the shared beliefs, values, symbols in
society are the same
- high level of similarity
, Conflict perspective - CORRECT ANSWER: focus is on how laws are created and
enforced by those in power to protect the interests of the ruling class
Conformity - CORRECT ANSWER: the change in a persons behavior to go along with
the group, even if they don't agree with the group
Conspicuous consumption - CORRECT ANSWER: Buying and using products because
of the "statement" they make about social position
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER: is a behavior that violates offical laws and is punishable
through formal sanctions
Davis-Moore Thesis - CORRECT ANSWER: - the greater the functional importance of a
social role, the greater the reward
- most essential jobs are more complex and diff to train
Deviance - CORRECT ANSWER: is a violation of established contextual, cultural, or
social norms, whether folkways, mores, or codified laws
Dramaturgical theory - CORRECT ANSWER: - gives us a way to analyze human
interaction
-"life is a stage, and we are all actors"
- illustrates how we actively construct reality in our everyday lives
Expressive leaders - CORRECT ANSWER: promoting emotional strength and health,
and ensuring that people feel supported
folkways - CORRECT ANSWER: - routine or casual interaction
- dictate what is considered polite or rude behavior
- violation does not result in harsh punishment
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 NEW
UPDATE
According to functionalism, what explains the establishment of gender roles in early
human societies? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Agents of socialization - CORRECT ANSWER: is a group or social context in which
people learn norms, values, beliefs, and symbols that allow them to part "effectively" in
social life
biological determinism - CORRECT ANSWER:
Caste system - CORRECT ANSWER: - ascribed status
- associated with pre-industrial societies
Class system - CORRECT ANSWER: -determined by level of income/wealth
- achieved status
Class traits - CORRECT ANSWER: the typical behaviors, customs, and norms that
define each class (also called class markers)
Collective conscience - CORRECT ANSWER: - the shared beliefs, values, symbols in
society are the same
- high level of similarity
, Conflict perspective - CORRECT ANSWER: focus is on how laws are created and
enforced by those in power to protect the interests of the ruling class
Conformity - CORRECT ANSWER: the change in a persons behavior to go along with
the group, even if they don't agree with the group
Conspicuous consumption - CORRECT ANSWER: Buying and using products because
of the "statement" they make about social position
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER: is a behavior that violates offical laws and is punishable
through formal sanctions
Davis-Moore Thesis - CORRECT ANSWER: - the greater the functional importance of a
social role, the greater the reward
- most essential jobs are more complex and diff to train
Deviance - CORRECT ANSWER: is a violation of established contextual, cultural, or
social norms, whether folkways, mores, or codified laws
Dramaturgical theory - CORRECT ANSWER: - gives us a way to analyze human
interaction
-"life is a stage, and we are all actors"
- illustrates how we actively construct reality in our everyday lives
Expressive leaders - CORRECT ANSWER: promoting emotional strength and health,
and ensuring that people feel supported
folkways - CORRECT ANSWER: - routine or casual interaction
- dictate what is considered polite or rude behavior
- violation does not result in harsh punishment
