Workshop student made questions

Which sociological concept best explains why some Americans oppose universal healthcare because they believe it threatens their independence?

C. Verstehen because understanding citizens' values helps explain their opposition to universal healthcare

The fact that Sweden has publicly funded health care at no or minimal cost while the US relies more on private/employer insurance directly reflects which sociological aspect?

B. Economic/institutional conditions

From a Marxist conflict theory perspective why might low-income university students in the US have more difficulty accessing healthcare than wealthier students?

B. Healthcare resources and access are influenced by unequal financial resources and power

A college student is struggling to meet the simultaneous demands of two midterms a lab report and hundreds of pages of reading by Friday. According to Henslin's framework on status and roles this is best described as:

B. Role strain

According to Kelman & Hamilton institutions normalizing punishing academic demands through daily schedules and standard procedures illustrates which mechanism of compliance?

A. Routinization

How can Karl Marx's concept of alienation be applied to academic burnout?

C. Academic burnout can make students feel disconnected from others and themselves

Why is academic burnout considered a systemic issue rather than just an individual problem?

D. It reflects broader institutional expectations and social pressures

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of academic burnout?

C. Increased motivation and enthusiasm

Which of the following are evidence-based strategies proven to reduce or prevent burnout?

D. All of the above (adequate sleep better time management/scheduling seeking social support)

How can social media influence students' self-image and self-worth?

B. By encouraging students to compare their lives and appearances with others

Which sociological concept best explains why students may base their self-worth on likes comments and followers?

C. Cooley's Looking-Glass Self

According to Goffman's Dramaturgical Theory how can social media function as a front stage?

D. It allows students to carefully curate their online identities to influence how others perceive them

How can viral social media trends influence students' purchasing decisions?

A. By encouraging students to purchase products to feel included or gain social acceptance

Using Goffman's theory of impression management explain how trying to make a good impression on others can lead to loneliness and social isolation.

(Short response no key given) Constantly performing a polished front-stage self means people only see the managed version not the real you. Hiding backstage flaws and feelings blocks authentic connection so you can feel unknown and isolated even when surrounded by people.

Which of the following best fits the idea of 'letting your hair down'?

B. Backstage

A working individual is constrained by societal structures to fit into a social group. Which of the following concepts did the individual not fail to exhibit?

organic solidarity

According to Marx's conflict theory how can unequal financial resources affect students' educational opportunities?

B. Students from wealthier backgrounds may have advantages because they can better afford tuition and other expenses

How does the social value placed on education create a potential paradox for students from lower-income backgrounds?

C. Society emphasizes hard work and education but unequal resources can prevent students from achieving the same outcomes

According to Mills' sociological imagination how should student debt and financial struggles be understood?

D. As personal troubles connected to broader public issues such as rising tuition and economic inequality