Foundations of Sociology

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Which of the following is the best description of sociology? Options: The study of personal choices and behavior, The study of cultures and ways of life, The study of society and human behavior, The study of personality and social behavior

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The study of society and human behavior

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The idea that people ascribe meaning to things based on interactions with others and society is the main idea behind _________.

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Symbolic Interactionism

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This theory views society as a complex but interconnected system where parts work together as a whole.

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Structural Functionalism

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This paradigm states that society is composed of different groups that struggle over scarce resources.

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Conflict

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Which of the following is the unsought consequences of a social process? Manifest Functions, Latent Functions, Structural Functionalism, Feminist

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Latent Functions

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Which best explains the relationship between psychology and sociology?

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Sociology focuses on the group, while psychology focuses on the individual.

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Negative consequences of an element of a system on society

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dysfunction

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Which research design is an in-depth observation of one?

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Case study

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Power is one of the most important elements in social life. What is the correct theoretical perspective? (Options: Conflict, Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism)

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Conflict

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Symbols are crucial to social life. What is this concept related to?

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Symbolic Interactionism