Exam 1: Thinking Like A Sociologist

Considering each of the four major theoretical perspectives addressed in the textbook,identify which perspective is most compelling to you.Be sure to explain your answer using examples from the textbook.

According to conflict theorists,which of the following is not considered to be a key source of economic inequality?

_____ focuses on personal interactions and subjective meanings.

According to _____,individual behavior is influenced by social factors.

Martha is a nurse and a mother.When Martha is at work (at County Hospital)she interacts with patients on a professional level,often referring to them as Mr.or Mrs.At home,Martha interacts with her children on an informal level,often referring to her daughter as "Baby Doll" instead of by her first name.A sociologist who studies such behavior is probably a

According to the textbook,which of the following is the best definition of "sociology?"

In the United States,suicide rates are higher among women than men.

Jane Addams was largely ignored by her colleagues at the University of Chicago because

Unlike Marx,_____ focused on social organization,rather than the economy,to explain society.

Functionalists ask,"How do social institutions contribute to society?"

Conflict theory originated through the work of

This social class,as identified by Marx,includes small business owners.

In the definition of sociology,"systematic" means

Consider your own life.Identify three specific ways sociology is important in your everyday life.

From a sociological perspective,are you unique? Explain your answer.

According to Marx,both capitalists and workers are often alienated from society.

According to Weber,the task of a teacher is to

Many people purchase a new car because they need transportation.This is a _____ in purchasing the car.

Unlike functionalist and conflict theories,symbolic interactionism is a _____-level theory.

Thomas studies eating patterns within families.Thomas is a _____-sociologist.