Select all macro-level theories in sociology.

Which of the following are major social institutions in society? Select all that apply.

What is the sociological imagination?

Which option accurately summarizes how the three major theoretical paradigms view society?

How did sociology develop and acquire characteristics of a science?

Which list correctly names the major theoretical perspectives of sociology?

Which description correctly differentiates macro, middle, and micro levels of analysis in sociology?

Which option best represents fundamental sociological terms and concepts used by sociologists?

Which statement best describes socialization and its implications?

What is social stratification?

Select all categories of explanations for deviance described in sociology.

Which option identifies cultural dimensions of intergroup relations and their importance in contemporary social life?

Which factors affect demographic analysis of a population?

Which processes are related to social change?

Which statement correctly identifies social institutions and explains their interrelationships with individual behavior?

Select all items that are part of the cultural dimensions of intergroup relations: language, beliefs, norms, symbols, and rituals influence group interactions, social cohesion, and conflicts.

Select all factors that affect demographic analysis: birth and death rates, migration patterns, age distribution, fertility rates, life expectancy, and urbanization.

Select all processes related to social change: innovation, diffusion, social movements, cultural shifts, technological advancements, economic transformations, and revolutions.

Which example illustrates how social institutions organize societal functions and influence individual behavior through norms and roles? For example, family shapes identity, education influences skills, and government policies impact rights and responsibilities.

A theoretical approach that sees society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals that make up that society is best described as which concept?

Sought consequences of a social process are known as which type of function?

The unrecognized or unintended consequences of a social process are referred to as which type of function?

The scientific study of social patterns is called what?

The ability to understand how your own past relates to that of other people, as well as to history in general and societal structures in particular, is known as what?

A group’s shared practices, values, and beliefs are referred to as what?

The systematic study of society and social interaction is called what?

A variable changed by other variables is called what?

A testable proposition is known as what?

Variables that cause changes in dependent variables are called what?

A study’s participants being randomly selected to serve as a representation of a larger population describes which concept?

A measure of a study’s consistency that considers how likely results are to be replicated if a study is reproduced is called what?

A defined group serving as the subject of a study is called what?

A small, manageable number of subjects that represent the population or a random sample selected to serve as a representation of a larger population is called what?

The degree to which a sociological measure accurately reflects the topic of study refers to what?

Tenets or convictions that people hold to be true are known as what?

When people find themselves in a new culture and experience disorientation and frustration, this is called what?

Direct, appropriate behavior in the day-to-day practices and expressions of a culture refers to what?

The moral views and principles of a group are known as what?

The visible and invisible rules of conduct through which societies are structured are called what?

A culture’s standard for discerning what is good and just in society refers to what?

Status outside of an individual’s control, such as sex or race, is referred to as what?

Literally “without law,” a situation in which society no longer has the support of a firm collective consciousness and collective norms are weakened is called what?

A type of social order maintained by the collective consciousness of a culture is known as what?

A type of social order based around an acceptance of economic and social differences or a form of social cohesion that arises out of mutual interdependence created by the specialization of work is called what?

Patterns of behavior that are representative of a person’s social status are called what?

A situation when one or more of an individual’s roles clash is referred to as what?

Stress that occurs when too much is required of a single role is known as what?

Which term is defined as “the responsibilities and benefits that a person experiences according to his or her rank and role in society”?

Which term is defined as “the common behavioral expectations of general society; the organized and generalized attitude of a social group”?

Which term is defined as “a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests”?

Which term is defined as “the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place”?

Which term is defined as “a person’s distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction”?

Which term is defined as “the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values”?

Which term is defined as “a violation of contextual, cultural, or social norms”?

Which term is defined as “a label that describes the chief characteristic of an individual”?

Which term is defined as “attacks based on a person’s race, religion, or other characteristics”?

Which term is defined as “the ascribing of a deviant behavior to another person by members of society”?

Select the term that matches the definition: a theory that states social control is directly affected by the strength of social bonds and that deviance results from a feeling of disconnection from society.

Select the term that matches the definition: a theory that addresses the relationship between having socially acceptable goals and having socially acceptable means to reach those goals.

Select the term that matches the definition: a theoretical approach that sees society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals that make up that society.

Select the term that matches the definition: sought consequences of a social process.

Select the term that matches the definition: the unrecognized or unintended consequences of a social process.

Select the term that matches the definition: the scientific study of social patterns.

Select the term that matches the definition: the ability to understand how your own past relates to that of other people, as well as to history in general and societal structures in particular.

Select the term that matches the definition: a group's shared practices, values, and beliefs.

Select the term that matches the definition: the systematic study of society and social interaction.

Select the term that matches the definition: a variable changed by other variables.

Select the term that matches the definition: a testable proposition or a testable educated guess about predicted outcomes between two or more variables.

Select the term that matches the definition: variables that cause changes in dependent variables.

Select the term that matches the definition: a study’s participants being randomly selected to serve as a representation of a larger population.

Select the term that matches the definition: a measure of a study’s consistency that considers how likely results are to be replicated if a study is reproduced.

Select the term that matches the definition: a defined group serving as the subject of a study.

Select the term that matches the definition: small, manageable number of subjects that represent the population.

Select the term that matches the definition: the degree to which a sociological measure accurately reflects the topic of study.

Select the term that matches the definition: tenets or convictions that people hold to be true.

Select the term that matches the definition: when people find themselves in a new culture, they may experience disorientation and frustration; in sociology, we call this.

Select the term that matches the definition: direct, appropriate behavior in the day-to-day practices and expressions of a culture.

Select the term that matches the definition: the moral views and principles of a group.

Select the term that matches the definition: the visible and invisible rules of conduct through which societies are structured.

Select the term that matches the definition: a culture’s standard for discerning what is good and just in society.

Select the term that matches the definition: the status a person chooses, such as a level of education or income.

Select the term that matches the definition: the status outside of an individual’s control, such as sex or race.

Select the term that matches the definition: anomie—literally, “without law”—is a situation in which society no longer has the support of a firm collective consciousness; collective norms are weakened and people become alienated.

Select the term that matches the definition: a form of social cohesion that comes from sharing similar work, education, and religion, as might be found in simpler societies.

Select the term that matches the definition: a form of social cohesion that arises out of the mutual interdependence created by the specialization of work.

Select the term that matches the definition: patterns of behavior that are representative of a person’s social status.

Select the term that matches the definition: a situation when one or more of an individual’s roles clash.

Select the term that matches the definition: stress that occurs when too much is required of a single role.

Select the term that matches the definition: the responsibilities and benefits that a person experiences according to his or her rank and role in society.

Select the term that matches the definition: the common behavioral expectations of general society or the organized and generalized attitude of a social group.

Select the term that matches the definition: a group made up of people who are similar in age and social status and who share interests.

Select the term that matches the definition: the process by which old behaviors are removed and new behaviors are learned in their place.

Select the term that matches the definition: a person’s distinct sense of identity as developed through social interaction.

Select the term that matches the definition: the process wherein people come to understand societal norms and expectations, to accept society’s beliefs, and to be aware of societal values.

Select the term that matches the definition: social standing based on social factors and individual accomplishments.

Which term is defined as formal organizations characterized by a hierarchy of authority, a clear division of labor, explicit rules, and impersonality.

Which concept refers to organizations that people do not voluntarily join, such as a prison or a mental hospital.

Which term describes large, impersonal organizations.

Which concept names the increasing presence of the fast food business model in common social institutions.

Which term refers to small, informal groups of people who are closest to us.

Which term refers to groups to which an individual compares herself.

Which term describes larger and more impersonal groups that are task-focused and time limited.

Which concept describes an organization in which participants live a controlled lifestyle and in which total resocialization occurs.

Which term refers to organizations that are joined to fill a specific material need.

Which concept is defined as the uneven access to technology around race, class, and geographic lines.

Which term describes the ability to sort through, interpret, and process digital knowledge.

Which principle holds that all Internet data should be treated equally by internet service providers.

Which term refers to all interactive forms of information exchange.

Which market situation occurs when a few firms dominate a marketplace.

Which term is defined as prejudiced action against a group of people.

Which term refers to any group of people who are singled out from the others for differential and unequal treatment.

Which concept describes the ideal of the United States as a "salad bowl:" a mixture of different cultures where each culture retains its own identity and yet adds to the "flavor" of the whole.

Which term is defined as biased thought based on flawed assumptions about a group of people.

Which concept refers to a set of attitudes, beliefs, and practices used to justify the belief that one racial category is somehow superior or inferior to others.

Which term describes the physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

Which term refers to the societal privilege that benefits White people, or those perceived to be White, over non-White people in some societies, including the United States.

Which term refers to social or cultural distinctions of behaviors that are considered male or female.

Which adjective describes individuals who identify with behaviors and characteristics that are other than their biological sex.

Which term refers to a person's physical, mental, emotional, and sexual attraction to a particular sex (male or female).

Which concept describes the act of buying and using products to make a statement about one's social standing.

Which type of movement works to promote inner change or spiritual growth in individuals.

Which societies operate on a strict hierarchical system of power based around land ownership and protection.

Which term names a purposeful organized group hoping to work toward a common social goal.

Which term refers to the process of simultaneously analyzing the behavior of individuals and the society that shapes that behavior.

Angela believes race relations are poor because the white ruling class uses laws and regulations to create and maintain inequality between racial groups. Which sociological perspective aligns with this view that power struggles and social inequality are at the root of poor race relations?

Peter finds that he reacts differently to corrections from his father than from his mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families conclude about this situation?

From a functionalist perspective, which of the following is a function of social media?

Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto is based on the perspective that focuses on power, inequality, and class struggle. Which perspective is this?

In first grade, Scott is unfairly singled out by his teacher for bad behavior, partly because his older brothers had behavioral problems themselves. Throughout grade school, Scott gains a reputation as a "problem" child and eventually drops out, thinking he was born to fail. Which school of thought best explains Scott's experience?

Which sociological perspective is most interested in who controls resources, institutions, and norms, focusing on power struggles, inequality, and how dominant groups maintain their position?

Tyson visits China and realizes some favorite social media sites are blocked by the government. She becomes concerned with how technology reinforces inequalities within and among communities. Which sociological perspective best fits Tyson's concerns?

According to Émile Durkheim, deviance is a necessary part of a successful society. One way deviance is functional is that it does which of the following?

After weeks of protests, New York City's "Occupy Wall Street" divides into two camps: one composed of higher-income protestors and one composed of lower-income protestors. Which perspective would be most interested in the relationship and nature of day-to-day exchanges between the two groups?

Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves. Which perspective best describes Max's view?

Ally's father was sent to prison when she was 12 for trafficking narcotics; her brother was arrested when she was 13 for possession of methamphetamines. By the age of 18, Ally has been arrested three times for possession of marijuana. Which theory best describes Ally's experience?

What is the term for a group of people who share a culture and territory?

Which term describes the expectations for behavior in a particular social position?

What is the process by which people learn the values, beliefs, and norms of their society?

Which sociological perspective focuses on the meanings people attach to their social world?

What is a group whose values and norms oppose those of the dominant culture called?

Which term refers to judging another culture by the standards of one's own culture?

What is the term for a group of people who share a culture and territory?

Which concept refers to the ability to see the connection between personal experiences and larger social forces?

What is a statement of the expected relationship between variables called?

Which type of variable is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable?

What is the term for a group within society that shares distinctive norms, values, and lifestyles?

Who is considered the father of sociology?

What term describes a situation in which society provides little moral guidance to individuals?

Which research method involves collecting data by observing subjects in their natural environment?

What is the term for rules or expectations of behavior within a society?

Which sociological perspective focuses on the meanings and interpretations individuals attach to social interactions?

What is the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their society?

Which type of sample gives every member of a population an equal chance of being selected?

Who introduced the concept of 'verstehen' in sociology?

What is the term for a group that serves as a standard for self-evaluation?

Which concept refers to the ability to see the connection between personal experiences and larger social forces?

Which sociologist is known for developing the concept of the 'sociological imagination'?

What term describes the expectations for behavior associated with a particular status?

Which of the following is an example of a primary group?

What is the term for a norm that has great moral significance and is strictly enforced?

Which theoretical perspective focuses on the meanings and interpretations individuals attach to social interactions?

What is the process by which people learn the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture?

Which concept refers to the ability to move up or down the social hierarchy?

What is the term for a group that serves as a standard for evaluating one's own behavior and attitudes?

Which of the following best describes 'anomie'?

What is the term for the process by which cultural elements spread from one society to another?

Which sociological perspective focuses on the meanings individuals attach to their actions and interactions?

What is the term for a group whose values and norms oppose those of the dominant culture?

Which concept refers to the lifelong process of social experience by which individuals develop human potential and learn patterns of their culture?

Who is considered the founder of sociology and coined the term 'sociology'?

Which term describes the violation of cultural norms?

What is the process by which people act and react in relation to others?

Which of the following is NOT considered an agent of socialization?

What is the term for the rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members?

Which sociologist introduced the concept of the 'looking-glass self'?

What is the term for a status that dominates other statuses and determines a person's general position in society?