Question 1

A comparison of suicide rates across countries is more likely to be the study of _____.&#10;A)microsociology&#10;B)macrosociology&#10;C)psychology&#10;D)social psychology

Accepted Answer

Comparing suicide rates across multiple countries involves analyzing data on a larger scale, focusing on societal factors and patterns rather than individual psychology or behavior. This falls under the realm of macrosociology, which examines social structures and systems on a broad level.

Question 2

Which institution regulates sexual relations and childrearing in society?&#10;A)economy and work&#10;B)politics&#10;C)family&#10;D)religion

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The institution that regulates sexual relations and childrearing in society is the family, which includes parents, grandparents, and other relatives who are involved in the upbringing and socialization of children. While religion may have some influence on the values and norms related to sexuality and childrearing, it is ultimately the family that is responsible for these aspects of social life. The economy and work, as well as politics, may have some indirect effects on family life, but they are not directly responsible for regulating sexual relations and childrearing.

Question 3

Joe started noticing that kids from the upper classes tend to get accepted at better colleges than the kids from the middle and lower classes.His analysis probably comes from which macrosociological perspective?

A)conflict perspective
B)symbolic interactionism
C)behavioralism
D)structural functionalism

conflict perspective

Accepted Answer

The conflict perspective focuses on the power struggle and competition between different social groups in society. This perspective suggests that the upper class has the power to maintain their status and prevent social mobility by limiting access to education and other resources. Joe's observation of the unequal opportunities for college acceptance aligns with this perspective.

Question 4

Which early sociologists emphasized the role of society in the development of the self?&#10;A)George Herbert Mead&#10;B)Karl Marx&#10;C)Georg Simmer&#10;D)Herbert Blumer

Accepted Answer

George Herbert Mead is known for his concept of "symbolic interactionism," which emphasizes that individuals develop a sense of self through interactions with others and participation in shared symbols and meanings within society. Mead believed that the self is not an innate or fixed entity, but rather a product of social processes and interactions. Marx, Simmel, and Blumer are important sociologists, but their work did not focus specifically on the development of the self in relation to society.

Question 5

Which sociological social psychology perspective is likely to emphasize the importance of interactions within groups?&#10;A)symbolic interaction&#10;B)social structure and personality&#10;C)group processes&#10;D)structural functionalism

Accepted Answer

The perspective that is likely to emphasize the importance of interactions within groups is the group processes perspective. This perspective focuses on how individuals interact within groups and how group dynamics can affect individual behavior and attitudes. Symbolic interaction also emphasizes interactions, but is more focused on how individuals use symbols and meanings to interact with each other. Social structure and personality and structural functionalism are not as focused on interactions within groups.

Question 6

Which sociological social psychology perspective is likely to emphasize the importance of roles and statuses in the study of social psychology?&#10;A)symbolic interaction&#10;B)social structure and personality&#10;C)group processes&#10;D)structural functionalism

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Question 7

How can macrosociological perspectives be used to study individual-,micro-level interactions?&#10;A)Macrosociological conditions may cause some individual-level conditions to exist in the first place.&#10;B)Differences in our macrosociological conditions may change the way we react to life events.&#10;C)Life events that affect us the most are often caused by societal conditions.&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Macrosociological perspectives consider the larger societal conditions that may impact individual behavior and interactions. For example, economic conditions may lead to poverty and affect individual-level interactions. Differences in macrosociological conditions, such as culture and values, may also influence how individuals interact. Additionally, societal conditions may play a role in shaping life events that impact individuals, such as access to education and employment opportunities. Therefore, all of the options presented are valid ways in which macrosociological perspectives can be used to study individual-level interactions.

Question 8

Structural functionalism is associated with ________ while the conflict perspective is associated with ________.&#10;A)Karl Marx; Emile Durkheim&#10;B)C.Wright Mills; Emile Durkheim&#10;C)Emile Durkheim; Auguste Comte&#10;D)Emile Durkheim; Karl Marx

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalism is associated with Emile Durkheim, while the conflict perspective is associated with Karl Marx.

Question 9

What year was the term sociology coined?&#10;A)1776&#10;B)1895&#10;C)1838&#10;D)1901

Accepted Answer

The term sociology was coined by French philosopher Auguste Comte in 1838.

Question 10

Derek's job as a supervisor refers to his relative ________ in the company while the expectations for how to behave on the job refers to his ________.&#10;A)role; status&#10;B)job; role&#10;C)status; role&#10;D)status; job

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Question 11

Social psychology is the systematic study of individual thoughts,feelings,and behavior in a social context.Which of the following social contexts are more likely to be studied by sociologists than psychologists?

A)small groups
B)family interactions
C)ethnic groups
D)friendship groups

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Question 12

The expectation to look someone in the eye when talking with them refers to a _____.&#10;A)norm&#10;B)role&#10;C)value&#10;D)belief

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Question 13

Which macrosociological perspective views society as social systems composed of parts that serve to keep the system working properly?&#10;A)conflict perspective&#10;B)symbolic interactionism&#10;C)behavioralism&#10;D)structural functionalism

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Question 14

Which institution refers to the rituals and beliefs regarding sacred things?&#10;A)economy and work&#10;B)politics&#10;C)family&#10;D)religion

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Question 15

Which sociological social psychology perspective emphasizes the role of meaning and the social construction of meaning in the study of social psychology?&#10;A)symbolic interaction&#10;B)social structure and personality&#10;C)group processes&#10;D)structural functionalism

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Question 16

Janna wanted to study the effects of population size on individuals' decision to commit suicide.Which social psychological perspective is she most likely to use?&#10;A)psychology&#10;B)sociology&#10;C)sociological social psychology&#10;D)psychological social psychology

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Question 17

Sociological social psychology is different from psychological social psychology because:&#10;A)it focuses on the effects of societal conditions on individuals' thoughts,feelings,and behavior.&#10;B)it incorporates sociological perspectives and theories to explain individuals' thoughts,feelings,and behavior.&#10;C)it is a subfield of sociology,not psychology.&#10;D)all of the above.

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Question 18

The field of sociology was first defined by:&#10;A)Emile Durkheim&#10;B)Herbert Blumer&#10;C)C.Wright Mills&#10;D)Auguste Comte

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Question 19

A country's flag represents which element of culture?&#10;A)language&#10;B)norms&#10;C)symbols&#10;D)values and beliefs

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Question 20

The sociological imagination is associated with which social theorists?&#10;A)Emile Durkheim&#10;B)Max Weber&#10;C)C.Wright Mills&#10;D)Auguste Comte

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Question 21

Which social psychological perspective best explains Janet's change in attitudes and behavior after getting promoted to a management position?&#10;A)symbolic interaction&#10;B)social structure and personality&#10;C)group processes&#10;D)structural functionalism

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Question 22

In which social institution does this vignette occur?&#10;A)economy and work&#10;B)politics&#10;C)family&#10;D)religion

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Question 23

What elements of the sociological &#34;tool box&#34; can best help us understand Janet's behavior in this story?&#10;A)institutions&#10;B)statuses&#10;C)organizations

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Deck 1: Introduction to Sociological Social Psychology