Sociological Theories

Which of the following most precisely defines the word "sociology"?

• the study of human behavior
• perspective study of sociologists
• study of cultural behavior
• scientific study of human groups and social life

This sociological perspective sees society as an integrated whole, and assumes that societies will tend to return to a state of stability whenever a change occurs.

• Functionalism
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism

The distribution of power in a society is of prime importance to this sociological perspective.

• Functionalism
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism

This sociological perspective emphasizes the role of conflict, competition, & constraint within a society.

• Functionalism
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionism

Which theory states that society is a group of parts that work together for the greater good?

• Functionalism

• Conflict
• Symbolic interactionism

• Eastern

Conflict theory states that the majority uses prejudice and discrimination to control a minority.

• True
• False

Research aimed at gathering an in-depth understanding of an issue by way of open ended questioning, non-statisitical research techniques, or value-based observations.
This describes which of the following?

• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research

This theory says that society works towards cooperation and consensus

• conflict theory
• symbolic interactionism
• functionalism

This theory states that people shape how society works through every day interactions.

• functionalism

• symbolic interactionism
• conflict theory

This theory looks at economic inequality in society

• conflict theory

• functionalism

• symbolic interactionism