Year 9 Sociology

What is Utilitarianism?

• Utilitarianism is a moral theory that states the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility for the individual.
• Utilitarianism is a moral theory that states the best action is the one that maximizes overall wealth or material possessions for the greatest number of people.
• Utilitarianism is a moral theory that states the best action is the one that maximizes overall power or control for the individual.
• Utilitarianism is a moral theory that states the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility for the greatest number of people.

What is an example of a utilitarian decision?

• Choosing to keep all the money for oneself.
• Choosing to ignore the needs of others.
• Choosing to harm others for personal gain.
• Choosing to donate money to a charity that will benefit a large number of people.

What is Denotology?

• The study of how Children see the world

• The study of how people perceive things

• The study of the nature of duty and obligation

• The study of Dentists development over time

Scarlett, Charlotte, and James are discussing about Deontology. Which of the following actions they discussed can be considered as examples of Deontology?

• Scarlett believes in telling the truth no matter what, even if it may lead to unfavorable outcomes.

• Charlotte shows respect to others by honouring their wishes and beliefs, even if she disagrees with them.

• James is committed to making sure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of their race, religion, or gender.

• James advising Scarlett on how to best proceed to ensure he gains positively from the decision.

How can you recognise Deontology?

• Actions measured on their own

• Actions and outcomes are measured together

• Actions and outcomes are measured separately

• Outcomes are measured on their own

In deontology, actions and outcomes are measured separately, which is not the case in utilitarianism.

• Truse

• False

What is sociology?

• The study of the human body.
• The study of plants and animals.
• The study of rocks and minerals.
• The study of human society, social behavior, and social interactions.

What is socialisation?

• The process of becoming more introverted and isolated from society.
• The process of learning and internalizing the values, norms, and behaviors of a society or group.
• The process of adapting to a new environment or situation.
• The process of acquiring new skills and knowledge through formal education.

What are examples of socialisation?

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What is the process of socialisation?

• The process of socialisation is the lifelong learning process through which individuals acquire the knowledge, values, attitudes, and behaviours that are necessary to function effectively in society.

• The process of socialisation is the process of isolating oneself from society.
• The process of socialisation is the process of learning only academic knowledge.
• The process of socialisation is the process of imitating others without understanding the reasons behind their actions.