Exam 1: The Sociological Perspective

Summarize Max Weber's concepts of verstehen and rationalization.

German social scientist______________emphasized that sociology should be value-free,i.e. ,research should be conducted in a scientific manner and should exclude the researcher's personal values and economic interests.

Max Weber emphasized that sociology should be value­free-research should be conducted in a scientific manner and should exclude the researcher's personal values and economic interests.

A psychologist interested in studying why some individuals have excessive credit card debt might identify the specific thought processes that a person has when purchasing expensive items that are well beyond his or her budget.

This sociologist suggested that a division of labor (distinct,specialized functions)between husband and wife is essential for family stability and social order.

The world's______________countries are nations with industrializing economies,particularly in urban areas,and moderate levels of national and personal income.

According to Robert K.Merton,______________are unintended functions that are hidden and remain unacknowledged by participants.

According to Veblen,random consumption is the continuous public display of one's wealth and status through purchases such as expensive houses,clothing,motor vehicles,and other consumer goods.

According to______________perspectives,existing theories have been unsuccessful in explaining social life in contemporary societies that are characterized by postindustrialization,consumerism,and global communications.

Which sociologist won a Nobel Prize for her/his work with the underprivileged?

Contrast Karl Marx's perspective on social change with that of Max Weber's.

The 2,400 pairs of shoes owned by Imelda Marcos,wife of the late President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines,is an example of conspicuous consumption.

Which of the following theoretical perspectives would argue that a booming economy benefits other social institutions,including the family,religion,and education?

Compare and contrast the five subfields of the social sciences: sociology,anthropology,psychology,economics,and political science.Identify the focus of each and in what aspects they are similar.

______________ defines a condition in which social control becomes ineffective as a result of the loss of shared values and a sense of purpose in society.

With the increasing diversity of the population,what personal troubles and public issues do you think are most important for the U.S.society to think about?

Describe the main points of Karl Marx's theory of class conflict.

Social thought began to change rapidly in the seventeenth century with the scientific revolution.

A political scientist interested in studying consumerism in the United States might examine how the political process-such as the efforts of lobbyists and interests groups to influence governmental policies-affects credit card interest rates and consumer spending in this country.

Debbie is interested in how changes in society are related to homelessness.She is examining how the movement of factory jobs from the United States to overseas locations has contributed to the increase in the number of homeless.Debbie is conducting a: