Question 1

The Chicago School is characterized by thinkers who are mainly interested in macrosociology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

From a sociological perspective, concerns with styles and personal appearance are the product of social forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What did Durkheim mean by his concept of social facts? Describe an example of something that is a social fact as well as something that is not a social fact.

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 4

How do functionalists view disorganization within society?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe it must result in change to reestablish equilibrium in society. 
B)  They view disorganization as normal for society. 
C)  They believe that disorganization in one part of society will affect only those directly involved. 
D)  They believe that change is for the worse, stemming from instability. 
A)  They believe it must result in change to reestablish equilibrium in society. 
B)  They view disorganization as normal for society. 
C)  They believe that disorganization in one part of society will affect only those directly involved. 
D)  They believe that change is for the worse, stemming from instability.

Question 5

Which sociologist, associated with the Chicago School, was known for developing community projects that assisted people in need?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert Park 
B)  Ida B. Wells 
C)  Jane Addams 
D)  W. E. B. DuBois 
A)  Robert Park 
B)  Ida B. Wells 
C)  Jane Addams 
D)  W. E. B. DuBois

Question 6

Discuss how the key contributions of feminism help to understand gender interactions in society.

Accepted Answer

Feminism has made significant contributi

Question 7

Sociology is a(n) _____ discipline, meaning conclusions are based on systematic observations.

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical 
B)  faith-based 
C)  commonsense 
D)  rigorous 
A)  empirical 
B)  faith-based 
C)  commonsense 
D)  rigorous

Question 8

Conflict theory originated in the work of

Accepted Answer

A)  Karl Marx. 
B)  Emile Durkheim. 
C)  Robert Park. 
D)  Max Weber. 
A)  Karl Marx. 
B)  Emile Durkheim. 
C)  Robert Park. 
D)  Max Weber.

Question 9

Theoretical frameworks that strive to understand society as a whole are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  macrosociology. 
B)  microsociology. 
C)  theories of the middle range. 
D)  universalistic sociology. 
A)  macrosociology. 
B)  microsociology. 
C)  theories of the middle range. 
D)  universalistic sociology.

Question 10

From a functionalist perspective, unequal distribution of resources

Accepted Answer

A)  is a reflection of who has the most power to decide how resources are distributed. 
B)  is fair because some roles are more important to society than others. 
C)  does not occur. 
D)  is not fair since everyone has an important role to play in society. 
A)  is a reflection of who has the most power to decide how resources are distributed. 
B)  is fair because some roles are more important to society than others. 
C)  does not occur. 
D)  is not fair since everyone has an important role to play in society.

Question 11

Among other notable accomplishments, _____ was the first Black person in any field to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard.

Accepted Answer

A)  W. E. B. DuBois 
B)  Ida B. Wells-Barnett 
C)  Jane Addams 
D)  Robert Park 
A)  W. E. B. DuBois 
B)  Ida B. Wells-Barnett 
C)  Jane Addams 
D)  Robert Park

Question 12

Which condition was associated with the development of sociology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rapid growth of capitalism 
B)  The increasing importance of traditional sources of authority 
C)  The reemergence of national isolationism 
D)  The increasingly important role of religion 
A)  The rapid growth of capitalism 
B)  The increasing importance of traditional sources of authority 
C)  The reemergence of national isolationism 
D)  The increasingly important role of religion

Question 13

Which contemporary social issue would most likely interest Robert Park?

Accepted Answer

A)  The changing makeup of urban neighborhoods 
B)  The universal Medicare movement 
C)  The use of social media in political communication 
D)  The marginalization of the American family farm 
A)  The changing makeup of urban neighborhoods 
B)  The universal Medicare movement 
C)  The use of social media in political communication 
D)  The marginalization of the American family farm

Question 14

Sociologists believe that persistent problems in the United States are

Accepted Answer

A)  largely the result of individual behavior. 
B)  caused by people with psychological problems. 
C)  embedded in society. 
D)  the consequence of free will. 
A)  largely the result of individual behavior. 
B)  caused by people with psychological problems. 
C)  embedded in society. 
D)  the consequence of free will.

Question 15

According to Durkheim, the economic organization of society is the most important influence on what humans think and how they behave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to functionalists, deviance can lead to social change and thus be positive for society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The conflict perspective emphasizes the role of _____ as essential for progress to occur in society.

Accepted Answer

A)  women's movements 
B)  symbolic meaning and shared understanding 
C)  consensus and order 
D)  conflict and uprising 
A)  women's movements 
B)  symbolic meaning and shared understanding 
C)  consensus and order 
D)  conflict and uprising

Question 18

Weber believed that people's behavior could only be understood from the objective position of the outside observer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A criticism of _____ is that it understates the cohesion and stability found in society.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  exchange theory 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interaction theory 
D)  exchange theory

Question 20

The social theorist _____ coined the term sui generis, which means _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marx; discarded workers 
B)  Weber; thing in itself 
C)  Durkheim; thing in itself 
D)  Comte; discarded workers 
A)  Marx; discarded workers 
B)  Weber; thing in itself 
C)  Durkheim; thing in itself 
D)  Comte; discarded workers

The Chicago School is characterized by thinkers who are mainly interested in macrosociology.

From a sociological perspective, concerns with styles and personal appearance are the product of social forces.

What did Durkheim mean by his concept of social facts? Describe an example of something that is a social fact as well as something that is not a social fact.

How do functionalists view disorganization within society?

Which sociologist, associated with the Chicago School, was known for developing community projects that assisted people in need?

Discuss how the key contributions of feminism help to understand gender interactions in society.

Sociology is a(n) _____ discipline, meaning conclusions are based on systematic observations.

Conflict theory originated in the work of

Theoretical frameworks that strive to understand society as a whole are referred to as

From a functionalist perspective, unequal distribution of resources

Among other notable accomplishments, _____ was the first Black person in any field to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard.

Which condition was associated with the development of sociology?

Which contemporary social issue would most likely interest Robert Park?

Sociologists believe that persistent problems in the United States are

According to Durkheim, the economic organization of society is the most important influence on what humans think and how they behave.

According to functionalists, deviance can lead to social change and thus be positive for society.

The conflict perspective emphasizes the role of _____ as essential for progress to occur in society.

Weber believed that people's behavior could only be understood from the objective position of the outside observer.

A criticism of _____ is that it understates the cohesion and stability found in society.

The social theorist _ coined the term sui generis, which means _.

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 1: Sociological Perspective

The Chicago School is characterized by thinkers who are mainly interested in macrosociology.

From a sociological perspective, concerns with styles and personal appearance are the product of social forces.

What did Durkheim mean by his concept of social facts? Describe an example of something that is a social fact as well as something that is not a social fact.

How do functionalists view disorganization within society?

Which sociologist, associated with the Chicago School, was known for developing community projects that assisted people in need?

Discuss how the key contributions of feminism help to understand gender interactions in society.

Sociology is a(n) _____ discipline, meaning conclusions are based on systematic observations.

Conflict theory originated in the work of

Theoretical frameworks that strive to understand society as a whole are referred to as

From a functionalist perspective, unequal distribution of resources

Among other notable accomplishments, _____ was the first Black person in any field to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard.

Which condition was associated with the development of sociology?

Which contemporary social issue would most likely interest Robert Park?

Sociologists believe that persistent problems in the United States are

According to Durkheim, the economic organization of society is the most important influence on what humans think and how they behave.

According to functionalists, deviance can lead to social change and thus be positive for society.

The conflict perspective emphasizes the role of _____ as essential for progress to occur in society.

Weber believed that people's behavior could only be understood from the objective position of the outside observer.

A criticism of _____ is that it understates the cohesion and stability found in society.

The social theorist _____ coined the term sui generis, which means _____.

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters

The social theorist _ coined the term sui generis, which means _.