Sociology Perspective Review

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If I define teacher as a responsible individual who wears fuzzy sweaters and drinks coffee all day, and so I behave that way, then that is an example of which sociological theory in practice?

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Symbolic Interactionalism

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True or False
The sociological perspective allows sociologists to focus on the common behaviors of a group of people, rather than their individual differences.

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True

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Which theory says that society is a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain balance? Options: Functionalist Theory, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism

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Functionalist Theory

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Which theory views society as composed of different groups and interests competing for power and resources? Options: Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism

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Conflict Theory

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Focuses on the negative, conflicted, and ever-changing nature of society

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conflict perspective

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The sociological perspective only studies an individual’s behavior.

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False

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According to ________, the people with the most power are seen as the most valuable to society. 

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conflict theory

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Society works as gears in an engine with each parts working together to make society run is an example of ___________.

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Functionalism

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Define latent functions in the context of sociological perspectives.

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Unintended consequences of social structures and institutions

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According to conflict theory, who holds the power in society and how is it maintained?

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The dominant group or class, maintained through force, coercion, and manipulation.