sociology final review

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Who is considered to be the father of sociology?

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August Comte

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A sociologist defines society as a group of people who live in a defined area, share a culture, and who:

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interact

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Which of these ideas does NOT correspond to the Structural Functionalism paradigm?
Society is well-oiled machine,
Each institution has a purpose,
Promotes stability and social order,
Focuses on inequality

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Focuses on inequality

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A supporter of Conflict Theory may compare social interactions to: theatrical roles, animal behavior, human organs, television programs

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animal behavior

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In research, when the sociologist is subjective and value-based, they are practicing:

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Interpretative sociology

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If you are researching the effects of isolation in the socialization process, which method might be more useful: Case study, Experiment, Survey, Participant observation?

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Case study

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Which of the following societies were the first to have permanent settlements? Industrial, Hunter-gatherer, Horticultural, Feudal

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Horticultural

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Most cultures have been found to identify laughter as a sign of humor, joy, or pleasure. Therefore, laughter is an example of:

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Cultural universal

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A nation’s flag is: A value, A symbol, A folkway, Non-material culture

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A symbol

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Cultural sanctions can also be viewed as ways that society: Establishes leaders, Determines language, Regulates behavior, Create laws

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Regulates behavior