Sociology Vocab 1,b

What term means the ability to control the behavior of others?

• class conflict

• dramaturgy

• latent functions

• power

Which approach to sociology emphasizes the contributions made by each part of society?

• conflict perspective

• Functionalism

• symbolic interaction

• verstehen

According to Robert Merton, which functions are intended and recognized?

• dysfunction

• latent functions

• manifest functions

• mechanical functions

According to Robert Merton, which functions are unintended and unrecognized?

• dysfunction

• latent functions

• manifest functions

• mechanical functions

Which approach to sociology emphasizes the role of

conflict, competition, and constraint within a society?

• social dynamics

• conflict perspective

• Functionalism

• symbolic interaction

Which approach to sociology focuses on the interactions among people based on their mutually understood symbols?

• sociological perspective

• conflict perspective

• Functionalism

• symbolic interaction

What term describes the “theatrical performance” or role we play in our everyday lives?

• sociological perspective

• dramaturgy

• latent functions

• manifest functions

What term describes understanding the social behavior of others by putting yourself mentally in their places? (a term coined by Max Weber)

• social dynamics

• positivism

• social statics

• verstehen

How do we refer to elements of society that have negative consequences?

• dysfunction

• latent functions

• manifest functions

• power

What is a set of assumptions about the workings of society that sociologists use to organize their work?

• theoretical perspective

• positivism

• dramaturgy

• Functionalism