Sociology: Unit 1, Lessons 3, 4, & 5 (Midterm Review)

What does macrosociology examine?

• Large-scale events and structures
• Everyday interactions
• Individual behaviors
• Small groups within society

Who argued that society is made up of groups with competing interests?

• Jane Addams
• Karl Marx
• Max Weber
• Talcott Parsons

What are latent functions in sociology?

• Disruptive functions
• Unintended functions
• Stated, intended functions
• Hidden functions

What does the conflict perspective in sociology focus on?

• Harmony in society
• Individual achievements
• Groups with competing interests
• Cooperation in society

What is social stratification in sociology?

• Communal living
• Random social order
• Hierarchical division of society based on factors like wealth and power
• Equal distribution of wealth

According to Karl Marx, what shapes all other parts of society?

• Culture
• Politics
• Economic system
• Religion

What did Jane Addams contribute to sociology?

• Studied microsociology
• Wrote about social stratification
• Developed the conflict perspective
• Formed the Hull House

What did Karl Marx believe was the cause of problems like poverty and crime?

• Religion
• Capitalism
• Social stratification
• Politics

What is the Functionalist Perspective in sociology?

• Society as a battleground
• Society as an organism
• Society as a network
• Society as a hierarchy

What is an ideal type according to Max Weber?

• A specific instance
• A rare occurrence
• An exaggeration of common elements
• A common element of something