What is sociology?

• very narrow in scope.

• related to what an individual does or does not do.

• systematic study of social behavior and groups of people.

• awareness of the relationship between an individual and the larger society.

Thinking of society as a living organism in which each part of the organism contributes to its survival is a reflection of which theoretical perspective?

• functional perspective

• conflict perspective

• feminist perspective

• interactionist perspective

What is Karl Marx's view on the struggle between social classes inspired by?

• functional perspective.

• conflict perspective.

• interaction perspective.

• dramatic approach.

While the findings of sociologists may at times seem like common sense, they differ because they rest on ___________________ analysis of facts.

• systematic

• scientific

• romantic

• dramatic

In sociology, a ____________________ is a set of statements aimed at explaining issues, actions, or behaviors.

• theory

• perspective

• concept

• confusion

The university’s role in certifying academic competence and excellence is an example of a(n) ___________________ function.

• manifest

• obvious

• scientific

• romantic

______________________________ is based on the work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in that it often views women's dependence as inherent in capitalist societies.

• feminist perspective

• scientific perspective

• humanistic perspective

• comparative perspective

How is communication closely related to culture?

• we live in a highly diverse world

• communication expresses, maintains, and changes culture

• we connect because of different personal backgrounds

• cultures often emphasize individualism

• none of these

What can be defined as a system of ideas, values, beliefs, customs, and language that is passed down from one generation to another and reflects and maintains a specific way of life?

• individualism

• collectivism

• culture

• social community

• common culture

Abe lives in a country (the United States) where high value is placed on self-reliance, self-expression, individual initiative, and freedom. What type of culture would characterize where Abe lives?

• individual

• collective

• cooperative

• assertive

• social community