Sociology Concepts and Definitions

What is the ranking of individuals or groups in a hierarchy based on wealth, power, prestige, or other criteria called?

• Social Action

• Social Stratification

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

Behavior directed toward others with a meaningful purpose or goal is known as ______.

• A) Social Action

• B) Norms

• C) Values

• D) Sanctions

Which sociological perspective views society as a system of interconnected parts working together to maintain stability?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Conflict Theory

• Functionalism

• Sociology

The unintended, often hidden consequences of social structures or activities are called ______.

• Manifest Functions

• Latent Functions

• Mores

• Taboos

The intended and overt consequences of social structures or activities are known as:

• Latent Functions

• Manifest Functions

• Folkways

• Sanctions

A sociological perspective focusing on how people create and interpret meanings through social interactions is called ______.

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Functionalism

• Sociology

Which perspective views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources?

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Sociology

The scientific study of human social behavior, institutions, and societies is known as:

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Anthropology

• Economics

Deeply held beliefs about what is desirable or important in life are called ______.

• Norms

• Values

• Sanctions

• Laws

Social rules and expectations that guide behavior in specific situations are known as:

• Folkways

• Mores

• Norms

• Taboos