Question 1

According to sociologist James White, which of the following best describes theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theories are "tools" that don't profess to know "the truth" but "may need replacing" over time as our understanding of society becomes more sophisticated. 
B)  Theories refer to the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences. 
C)  Theories offer explanations that can greatly improve the quality of one's everyday life and overall behavior. 
D)  Theories are proposed explanations, which are made on the basis of limited evidence. 
E)  Theories are known and proved to be true in all cases. 
A)  Theories are "tools" that don't profess to know "the truth" but "may need replacing" over time as our understanding of society becomes more sophisticated. 
B)  Theories refer to the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences. 
C)  Theories offer explanations that can greatly improve the quality of one's everyday life and overall behavior. 
D)  Theories are proposed explanations, which are made on the basis of limited evidence. 
E)  Theories are known and proved to be true in all cases.

Question 2

Unlike Karl Marx, Max Weber focused on:

Accepted Answer

A)  social organization, a subjective understanding of behavior, and a value-free sociology. 
B)  economics as a major factor in explaining society. 
C)  capitalism and its impact on workers' social behavior. 
D)  the capitalists and the proletariat. 
E)  a class system in which conflict between the classes is common. 
A)  social organization, a subjective understanding of behavior, and a value-free sociology. 
B)  economics as a major factor in explaining society. 
C)  capitalism and its impact on workers' social behavior. 
D)  the capitalists and the proletariat. 
E)  a class system in which conflict between the classes is common.

Question 3

In industrial capitalist systems, workers feel _____ because they don't own or control either the means of production or the product.

Accepted Answer

A)  alienated 
B)  united 
C)  harmonious 
D)  socially static 
E)  socially dynamic 
A)  alienated 
B)  united 
C)  harmonious 
D)  socially static 
E)  socially dynamic

Question 4

Sociology goes well beyond conventional wisdom, what we call common sense, in several ways. See 1-1: What is Sociology?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to sociologist James White, which of the following best describes theories?

Unlike Karl Marx, Max Weber focused on:

In industrial capitalist systems, workers feel _____ because they don't own or control either the means of production or the product.

Sociology goes well beyond conventional wisdom, what we call common sense, in several ways. See 1-1: What is Sociology?

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Exam 1: Thinking Like a Sociologist

According to sociologist James White, which of the following best describes theories?

Unlike Karl Marx, Max Weber focused on:

In industrial capitalist systems, workers feel _____ because they don't own or control either the means of production or the product.

Sociology goes well beyond conventional wisdom, what we call common sense, in several ways. See 1-1: What is Sociology?

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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