Sociology Cumulative Final

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What is the term for the systematic study of human behavior and society?

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Sociology

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In sociology, any social activity or situation that can be observed and measured is known as a...

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Social facts

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According to conflict theorists, social change can result in...

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temporary societal instability and potential chaos

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Which theoretical perspective would a researcher be using if they were examining the role of body language in social interactions?

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Symbolic interactionist

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Which of the following scenarios would be of the greatest interest to conflict theorists?
- Parents passing down cultural traditions to their children
- A company training its employees on necessary job skills
- Television shows consistently portraying women in subservient or derogatory roles
- Parents demonstrating gender roles to their children

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Television shows consistently portraying women in subservient or derogatory roles

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Which sociological theory emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability?

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Structural functionalist theory

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Who is the sociologist that developed the conflict theory, focusing on the economic disparities between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie?

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Karl Marx

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Who is the sociologist that established the Hull House in 1889 to provide social and educational programs for the underprivileged?

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Jane Addams

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Who is known as the 'father of modern sociology'?

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Auguste Comte

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This theorist was at the forefront of interactionism, developing a concept known as Verstehen, an outsider trying to understand something from an insider's point-of-view.

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Max Weber