Sociology Semester exam review

Which discipline defines itself as “scientific study of social structure?”

• Sociology.

• Economics

• History

• Psychology

Which of the following best describes the sociological perspective?

• It has little interest in group behavior.

• It focuses on people at a group level.

• Its major focus is the intelligence of individuals.

• Its major focus is on individual differences.

Several members of the cheer-leading team start to wear at least one pink accessory each day. Soon the entire team is following this style. This is an example of:

• Social structure.

• Group conformity.

• Group imagination.

• Social Darwinism.

The chief characteristic of which theoretical approach is its view of society as orderly and stable?

• Symbolic Interactionism.

• Conflict Perspective.

• Functionalism.

• None of the above

The framework for building theory that sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change is known as:

• Dysfunction.

• Symbolic Interactionism.

• Functionalism.

• Conflict Perspective.

Looking at the operation of the legal system, the conflict perspective might lead a sociologist to conclude that:

• The function of the legal system is to maintain order.

• The experience of law enforcement differs from person to person.

• The legal system has been a major path to social advancement.

• The legal system favors some categories of individuals more than others.

Which of the following is an example of a society?

• All of the people in the world who follow Islam.

• Fans of a popular singer

• The inhabitants of Sweden.

• University students.

Pulling away upon touching a hot stove is an example of a:

• Cultural belief.

• Reflex.

• Drive.

• Norm.

Which of the following is not an example of a symbol?

• A wedding ring on the left hand.

• A bell ringing at lunchtime.

• Eating while you are hungry.

• Your school mascot.

Dr. Pepper teaches her students that they should speak in class only after raising his hand and being acknowledged. This rule is an example of a:

• Norm.

• Taboo.

• Drive.

• Subculture