Sociology Final

Which of these theories is most likely to look at the social world on a micro level?

• Structural functionalism

• Conflict theory

• Positivism

• Symbolic interactionism

The existence of social norms, both formal and informal, is one of the main things that inform _____, otherwise known as a way to encourage social conformity.

• values

• sanctions

• social control

• mores

A sociologist conducts research into the ways that Hispanic American students are historically underprivileged in the U.S. education system. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using?

• Symbolic interactionism

• Conflict theory

• Functionalism

• Ethnocentrism

A symbolic interactionist may compare social interactions to:

• behaviors

• human organs

• conflicts

• theatrical roles

Which founder of sociology believed societies changed due to class struggle?

• Emile Comte

• Plato

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

What is the process by which people become proficient members of society?

• infancy

• experimentation

• adulthood

• socialization

What is one way to distinguish between psychology and sociology?

• Psychology focuses on the mind, while sociology focuses on society.

• Psychologists look inward to understand behavior while sociologists look outward.

• Psychologists are interested in mental health, while sociologists are interested in societal functions.

• All of the above

From a sociological perspective, which factor does not greatly influence a person’s socialization?

• Gender

• Blood type

• Class

• Race

Why are wealthy parents more likely than poor parents to socialize their children toward creativity and problem solving?

• Wealthy parents are socializing their children toward the skills of white-collar employment.

• Wealthy parents never engage in repetitive tasks.

• Wealthy parents are not concerned about their children rebelling against their rules.

• Wealthy parents are more concerned with money than with a good education.

Which of the following is typically the earliest agent of socialization?

• School

• Mass media

• Family

• Workplace