Exam 1: Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Discuss the social forces that played a role in your decision to attend college.Did social forces also play a part in your choice of schools? If so,discuss these as well.Remember to consider these from a sociological,rather than an individualistic perspective.

Sociologists use the term _____ to refer to human interactions that take place at the individual-to-individual level.

According to the "sociological imagination," social problems can best be solved by

In the United States,the structure of modern communities decreases the likelihood of suicide.

Which of the following statements about sleep schedules is true?

The research technique that uses historical documents and existing statistics over time,or across societies,is referred to as the ____________ method.

Discuss how political events in distant countries can affect people's everyday lives.Cite three examples.

Jason was a black high school student from a middle-class family.He was class president,played competitive chess,and had hoped to earn a merit scholarship to one of the nation's top universities.During his senior year,he committed suicide.The sociological imagination helps us understand that Jason may not have committed suicide if he