Sociology Course Review

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What is the term for the lifelong process through which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their culture?

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Socialization

Front

Which institution plays the most critical role in the early and foundational socialization of children, shaping their values, norms, and behaviors?

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The family

Front

What is the term for the hierarchical arrangement of individuals in society based on wealth, power, and status?

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Social stratification

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Which of the following is considered a form of social control? Laws, Fashion trends, Personal preferences, Natural disasters

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Laws

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Which of the following best describes ethnicity? A shared cultural heritage, Biological differences, A legal status, A political ideology

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A shared cultural heritage

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What is the term for the expected behavior associated with a particular status in society?

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Role

Front

Which perspective in sociology focuses on the meanings and interpretations individuals give to social symbols and interactions?

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Symbolic interactionism

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What is the term for the process by which individuals and groups are ranked in a hierarchy in society?

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Social stratification

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a role conflict involving professional and personal responsibilities? A teacher who must choose between attending a school meeting and their child's parent-teacher conference, A parent attending a work meeting, A student deciding whether to study for exams or participate in a family event, A doctor treating patients while managing their own health issues

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A teacher who must choose between attending a school meeting and their child's parent-teacher conference

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What is the term for the shared beliefs and values that influence the behavior of a group?

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Culture