sociology midterm

According to functionalist, inequality in society has a negative effect and the system should be altered to change this.

A). True
B). False

B). False

_____ is money received, especially on a regular basis, for work performed or through investments

A). None of the above

B). Wealth

C). Income

D). Passive Income

E). Assets

C). Income

This theoretical perspective states, certain jobs are more important than others, and those that work these jobs should be rewarded with higher levels of income.

A). Symbolic Interactionism

B). Conflict Theory

C). Social Stratification Theory

D). Constructivist Theory

E). None of the above

E). None of the above

_____________ focus on heightening awareness to how a rich society can have so many poor members.

A). Positivist Theorists

B). None of the above

C). Interactionist Theorists

D). Conflict Theorists

E). Functionalist Theorists

D). Conflict Theorists

Wages for middle class and working class individuals have remained stagnant since the 1970's.

A). True

B). False

A). True

This concept is defined as the behaviors, personal traits, and social positions that society attributes to being male and female

A). Sexual Orientation

B). Sexuality

C). Sex

D). Gender

E). None of the above

D). Gender

The societal expectation of men to pay for dates is an example of ____________.

A). Gender performance

B). Gender roles

C). Gender norms

D). Gender identity

B). Gender roles

___________  is the explanation of something by a man, typically to a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.

A). Chauvinism

B). Gender inequality

C). Gender oppression

D). Mansplaining

E). Sexism

D). Mansplaining

Using this theoretical perspective men are viewed as the dominant group and women are the subordinate group in American society. 

A). Conflict Theory

B). Structural Functionalism

C). Constructivism

D). Symbolic Interactionism

A). Conflict theory

Functionalist view the family as the most integral component of society, and assumptions about gender roles within a marriage are key. These gender roles were established after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

A). True

B). False

B). False

This concept is defined as the process through which people are taught to be proficient members of society.

A). None of the above

B). Roles

C). Status

D). Culture

E). Socialization

E). Socialization

What social institution is the first agent of socialization?

A). Religion

B). Government

C). School

D). Family

D). Family

Many rites of passage are established by this institution, which sets arbitrary ages to begin certain activities such as: drinking, retirement, and even voting ages.

A). School

B). Family

C). President of the United States

D). Government

D). Government

This theoretical perspective views dressing young children in gendered colors as the precursor to ascribing gender roles in American society.

A). Symbolic Interactionism

B). Structural Functionalism

C). Looking Glass Self Theory

D). Conflict Theory

A). Symbolic Interactionism

_____________ views socialization as training members to operate successfully within society and perpetuating culture by transmitting it to future generations.

A). Structural Functionalism

B). Conflict Theory

C). Symbolic Interactionism

D). Positivism

A). Structural Functionalism

Which of the following is NOT an example of a preindustrial society?

A). Horticultural Society

B). Feudalistic Society

C). Digital Society

D). Agricultural Society

C). Digital Society

This concept describes when too much is required by a single role.

A). Role Overload

B). Role Strain

C). Role Conflict

D). Role Exhaustion

B). Role Strain

This solidarity is defined as a type of social order maintained by the collective conscious of a culture.

A). Mechanical Solidarity

B). Communal Solidarity

C). Authentic Solidarity

D). Organic Solidarity

E). Compassionate Solidarity

A). Mechanical Solidarity

Durkheim defined _______________ as "the strength of ties that people have to their social groups."

A). Social Integration

B). Social Cohesion

C). Social Bonds

D). Community

A). Social Integration

Max Weber was more interested in how _______________ experienced societal divisions rather than in the divisions themselves

A). Groups

B). Individuals

C). Societies

D). Affinity Groups

B). Individuals

Material Culture is define as the objects or belongings of a group of people. Which of the answers below are an example of material culture?

A). Freedom

B). Democracy

C). Automobiles

D). Education

E). Family

C). Automobiles

These are defined as patterns or traits that are globally common to all societies.

A). None of the above

B). Cultural Universals

C). Cultural Commons

D). Cultural Relativism

E). Cultural Transmission

B). Cultural Universals

Many Americans express disgust at other cultures food, dress, or customs, but rarely question our own customs is related to the concept of ________________.

A). Cultural Imperialism

B). Cultural Differences

C). Ethnocentrism

D). Ethnorelativism

E). Cultural Relativism

C). Ethnocentrism

This theoretical perspective views culture as existing to meet its members’ social and personal needs.

A). Conflict Theory

B). Symbolic Interactionism

C). Structural Functionalism

D). Sociological Imagination

C). Structural Functionalism

Symbolic Interactionism views culture as functioning to enhance connections or camaraderie amongst various people via membership in a culture, subculture, or counterculture.

A). True

B). False

B). False

This is a macro level sociological theory that views society as a structure with interrelated parts that contribute to the whole.

A). Conflict Theory

B). Symbolic Interactionism

C). Social Cohesion Theory

D). Structural Functionalism

D). Structural Functionalism

Karl Marx identified this theory as a competition for limited resources by different social classes.

A). Structural Functionalism

B). Conflict Theory

C). Tension Theory

D). Critical Race Theory

E). Symbolic Interactionism

B). Conflict Theory

This sociologist pioneered the concept of the "sociological imagination".

A). Casey W. Mills

B). Mills Wright

C). Wright C. Mills

D). C. Wright Mills

E). Mills Lane

D). C. Wright Mills

The study of groups and group interactions, societies and social interactions, from small and personal groups to very large groups.

A). Sociological Critiques

B). Social Trends

C). Social Analysis

D). Social Facts

E). Sociology

E). Sociology

This micro level theory studies human interactions and derives meanings from these encounters.

A). Structural Symbolism

B). Symbolic Interpretations

C). Structural Functionalism

D). Symbolic Interactionism

E). Interactionist Symbolism

D). Symbolic Interactionism

A researcher studies how standardized testing advantages wealthy students over lower-income peers by reinforcing existing socio-economic divisions. Which theoretical perspective does this application illustrate?

A). Structural Functionalism

B). Symbolic Interactionism

C). Conflict Theory

D). Exchange Theory

C). Conflict Theory

A sociologist examines how organized sports foster teamwork, teach discipline, and promote social cohesion among community members. This analysis best exemplifies which perspective?

A). Conflict Theory

B). Structural Functionalism

C). Symbolic Interactionism

D). Social Constructivism

B). Structural Functionalism

An observational study examines the subtle nonverbal cues, tone of voice, and body language exchanged between doctors and patients during medical consultations. Which perspective is being applied?

A). Symbolic Interactionism

B). Conflict Theory

C). Structural Functionalism

D). Historical Materialism

A). Symbolic Interactionism

When examining criminal justice, a sociologist claims that laws and penalties are primarily designed and enforced to protect the wealth and property of the ruling class. This viewpoint aligns with:

A). Symbolic Interactionism

B). Structural Functionalism

C). Conflict Theory

D). Differential Association Theory

C). Conflict Theory

A scholar observes that religious rituals help integrate individuals into a community, affirm shared moral codes, and maintain societal stability. Which sociological perspective is this?

A). Conflict Theory

B). Structural Functionalism

C). Symbolic Interactionism

D). Labeling Theory

B). Structural Functionalism

A study analyzes how office workers use items like professional attire, desk ornaments, and job titles to negotiate their workplace status during one-on-one meetings. Which perspective is utilized?

A). Symbolic Interactionism

B). Structural Functionalism

C). Conflict Theory

D). Institutional Theory

A). Symbolic Interactionism

Structural Functionalism

examines society from a macro level and where it interconnects parts that work together to promote solidarity, stability, and equilibrium

Conflict Theory

examines society from a macro level and focuses on the inequality and injustices that are presented in society

Symbolic interactionism

it is a micro level theory where it examines the exchange of the meaning through language and symbols and how cultural backgrounds determines how we interpret specific exchanges within a given society