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WorksheetsCLEP sociology
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is an in-group?
A type of social group that includes families because they are
small and close-knit
A group that someone identifies with and has positive feelings
toward
A collection of people who share a common identity and interact
with one another
Large social groups that work to meet a specific goal or mission
What is an out-group
consists of anyone who does not belong to your group
group whose members view each other positively and give each member preferential treatment
a group that works together to make changes
a group whose members have nothing in common with each other
choose the ones that describe postmodernism
contrasts with the modern era in sociology where individuals' behavior was more predictable
argues that society has moved into a postmodern era -- one that is typified by individualism and insecurity
societies that are built on the principles of individual freedom and instrumental mastery
rejects many assumptions made about the structure of society by other approaches (like structuralism)
what is folk culture?
the actual values, norms, and beliefs of a given society, observed and measured in reality
culture based on the tastes of ordinary people rather than an educated elite.
small, regional cultural practices developed and shared by individuals typically in rural populations
the subset of experiences that shape those in the highest class of society.
the values, norms, and beliefs that a society desires to achieve
Role strain vs role conflict
Role strain is the competition of two individuals to fulfill a role. Role conflict is the feeling of not being able to fulfill a role before the other individual does.
Role conflict is the competition of two individuals to fulfill a role. Role strain is the feeling of not being able to fulfill a role before the other individual does.
Role conflict is the stress from different demands of a social role. Role strain is the pressure to behave in conflicting ways.
Role strain is the stress from different demands of a social role. Role conflict is the pressure to behave in conflicting ways.
A Corporate Conglomerate is a self-sufficient unit with its own business strategy
true
false
Power vs. Prestige
Power is the ability to make others do what they do not want to.
Prestige is being awarded particular respect or honor.
Prestige is the ability to make others do what they do not want to.
Power is being awarded particular respect or honor.
folkways and mores are types of norms. which of these are examples of folkways?
not chewing loudly
not gossiping
wearing somber clothes to a funeral
not picking your nose in public
saying "hello" when answering the phone
folkways and mores are types of norms. which of these are examples of mores?
wearing pajamas to the grocery store
breaking A promise
lying
burping loudly
the dominance of a shared system of ideas, values, and ethics within a society or community during a historical period is...
A type of written observational science that describes a specific culture, society, or community. The fieldwork usually involves spending a year or more in another society, living with the local people, and learning about their ways of life.
what is the difference between social inequality and social stratification
Social inequality is the uneven distribution of opportunities, wealth, and rewards. Social stratification is the ranking of individuals or groups based on factors like wealth, power, and prestige.
