Question 1

Judge the following sentence according to the criteria given below: "A value is important to the human experience because it has the power to identify for individuals what is considered worthwhileand in need of attention. The values that members of a society pay attention to and debate are indicators of how they think about an issue and how they will behave in their society."

Accepted Answer

The assertion that values are important because they identify what is worthwhile is correct, and the reason that societal values indicate thoughts and behaviors is valid.

Question 2

Why are value debates important for us in society?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Match the examples below to the following concepts: Institution; enduring social relationship; institutionalization

Accepted Answer

The education system is an institution, the nuclear family is an enduring social relationship, and the provincial government is an example of institutionalization.

Question 4

Which of the following comparisons is correct?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is another way to explain the assumption that values have an impact on what humans do and what they think?

Accepted Answer

Values are often embedded in social institutions, which guide and influence human behavior and interactions.

Question 6

What is the connection between a social relationship and a social institution?

Accepted Answer

Social institutions are formed from complex social relationships to address collective societal needs, based on norms, values, and rules.

Question 7

The five principles that make up the Canada Health Act can be defined as _________.

Accepted Answer

The five principles of the Canada Health Act are considered values that guide the Canadian healthcare system, ensuring it is publicly funded and universally accessible.

Question 8

How does a social institution differ from a social relationship?

Accepted Answer

A social institution is a complex, integrated set of social norms organized around the preservation of a basic societal value, and it exists objectively beyond individual social relationships.

Question 9

Which of the following is considered to be an ideology from the sociological perspective?

Accepted Answer

The American for-profit health care system is considered to be an ideology from the sociological perspective because it is a system of beliefs and values that shapes how people think about and interact with the world. The American for-profit health care system is based on the belief that health care is a commodity that should be bought and sold in the marketplace. This belief has led to a system in which health care is often unaffordable for many people, and in which the quality of care is often determined by one's ability to pay.

Question 10

Both __________ and __________ can be described as supra-individual

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Question 11

How would you judge the following statement? "The institution of the family can be considered an enduring social relationship through which society is able to respond to its members' need for the basic necessities of life. The institution of the family is organized around a well-established set of symbols that guide how individuals' needs are met."

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Sociologists argue that there are four broad needs that all members of society require in order to survive in their society. Which of the following is not one of these needs?

Accepted Answer

A value system around sexuality is not considered one of the four broad needs for societal survival, which typically include economic, political, family, and educational institutions.

Question 13

A way to understand Canada's health care system from the perspective of Mill's sociological imagination is to state that private troubles such as _____________ are dependant upon the publicissue of _____________.

Accepted Answer

Mill's sociological imagination involves understanding private troubles, like illness, as being connected to broader public issues, such as the health care system.

Question 14

The concept of the sick role can be explained by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Why are value debates important for the continuing survival of a meaningful society?

Accepted Answer

Value debates identify the key challenges, problems and issues that a society must address in order to survive in a meaningful way.

Question 16

When does a social relationship exist?

Accepted Answer

When individuals can predict the meanings associated with particular social actions, a social relationship exists.

Question 17

How would you judge the following statement? "Using our sociological imagination we can critically explain the human experience by situating it in social relationships. Social institutions provide the background information about what people think and do in enduring social relationships. This allows us to identify the social values that influence the interaction that occurs in social relationships."

Accepted Answer

The statement is correct and has a clear and correct assumption about the concept of sociological imagination.

Question 18

How do we explain the relationship between physicians, nurses, patients, administrators and researchers in the health care institution?

Accepted Answer

The social norms and social roles of each social status position are related through shared values which influence their social interactions. This explanation highlights the interconnectedness and mutual influence of roles and norms within the healthcare institution.

Question 19

What were the broader social changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution that led to current changes in social views about marriage in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution led to urbanization and individualism, which decreased the acceptance of traditional authority, increased personal freedom, and allowed for more anonymity, influencing modern views on marriage.

Question 20

The decline of forms of authority associated with feudalism and rural communities, increased levels of anonymity and opportunities to meet like-minded people in the early 1800's led to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The decline of feudalism and rural community structures, along with increased anonymity and opportunities to meet like-minded individuals, contributed to the formation of collective identities as people sought new social connections and shared interests.

Quiz 6: Exploring Values, Institutions, and Social Relationships in Society