sociology midterm chapter 1-6 and quiz 1 Flashcards

the ability to see the intimate realities of our own lives in the context of common social structures is what c. wright mills refers to as

the credit for founding the discipline of sociology is given to

which theoretical perspective is most likely to focus on how inequality, competition, tension, and antagonisms in the social structure are likely to create pressures for social change?

when gathering data the cause is known as the _______ and the effect is known as the _________

the research technique that is most versatile and may be used to study behavior, attitudes, and values is

Refrigerators, ovens, coffee pots, and stereos are all examples of what sociologists call

norms that are simply customary, normal, and habitual ways a group does things are known as

norms for which strong ideas of right and wrong have developed are called

maria has recently moved to the united states from columbia. her children no longer speak spanish and are learning to live like american children. marias children are experiencing

the term _______ is applied to a situation whereby one part of a culture changes more rapidly than another

schools teach children to obey the rules, parents teach children manners. according to _______, this is important so that children learn to fit into society.

which of the following is NOT one of the three steps in cooleys look glass self

the self concept is best defined as

the term for the people, groups, and media that teach us social norms is

role learning that prepares individuals for roles they are likely to assume in the future is known as

when incompatible role demands develop within a single status, one experiences role

societies that are built around the mass production of goods and the use of various forms of energy are known as ________ societies

the version of symbolic interaction that view social situations as seems manipulated by actions delivering a message to an audience is called

adam stole a package of salami from the grocery store but claims he did so because as a father, his first responsibility is to feed his hungry children. this is an example of

disclaimers occur ______ the act. Accounts occur ______ the act

exchange, cooperation, and competition are all examples of

a struggle over scarce resources that is regulated by shared rules is called

william feels out of shape, but when he compares himself to other men his age, he realizes he is in better shape than most. william is making use of a _______ in order to evaluate himself

which of the following communication structures allows the greatest equality of participation

when driving, we stop at a red light, whether or not a policeman is present. this is a form of

alan a 14 year old boy, finds himself in a situation where he can steal a digital watch from K-Mart. he decides against the theft because he fears what others would think of him if they found out. in this situation, alan conforms to societies values because of

if caught cheating on this exam, you are likely to be punished by the professor and the university. this is a type of

adrianne does not smoke or drink alcohol in front of her family because she is afraid they would disapprove. this is an example of

dianes aunts, uncles, parents and friends all take towels from the hotels where they stay. diane also takes the towels. everybody does it she reasons. dianes deviance is best explained by

which theory assumes that individuals consciously assess the costs and benefits of whether to conform or be deviant

crimes committed by respectable people of high social status in the course of their occupation are known as

harvard graduate ______devoted his career to collecting data about african american to combat racism

society is like an organism: the parts work in harmony to contribute to the maintenance of the whole. A healthy society is one that is stable, these statements are consistent with which theoretical perspective?

one of the disadvantages of using participant observation as a research method is

a role is

in american societym the commandment, "thou shalt not commit adultery" belongs to which category

according to your text, the "carriers of culture" are

the requirement that each cultural trait be evaluated in the context of its own culture is known as

the research process usually follows which order