Sociology - Unit 4

Question 1

What is Positivism?

Answer 1

The application of the scientific method to obtain quantifiable data in order to understand society

Coined by August Comte

Question 2

Define Values in sociology

Answer 2

Shared ideas and standards that are considered acceptable and binding

Question 3

What are Norms?

Answer 3

Expectations about how people should behave

Question 4

What are Roles in a social context?

Answer 4

The expected behaviour of a person in a particular social position

Question 5

What does the rise of energy drink consumption in young people indicate?

Answer 5

Trends in lacking proper sleep or energy in younger populations

Question 6

What demographic did Miller’s survey focus on?

Answer 6

Students aged 18 - 24 years at the University of Buffalo

Question 7

True or False: Different cultural groups have the same customs and rules.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

How did 9/11 affect perceptions of Middle Eastern people?

Answer 8

It created a stigma and unfair representation as terrorists

Question 9

Who is considered the founding father of sociology?

Answer 9

August Comte

Question 10

What is Structural Functionalism?

Answer 10

A perspective that views society as a complex system of interdependent parts that work together to maintain social stability

Question 11

What is Conflict Theory?

Answer 11

A perspective that focuses on power struggles and inequalities within society

Question 12

What does Symbolic Interactionism emphasize?

Answer 12

Micro-level interactions and meanings created through symbols and language

Question 13

What does Feminist Theory analyze?

Answer 13

Gender inequality and the social construction of gender

Question 14

What is the focus of sociological research?

Answer 14

How human behaviour and attitudes are shaped by involvement in social groups

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Sociology research has the potential to contribute to solving today’s _______.

Answer 15

social problems

Question 16

Who utilizes sociology research?

Answer 16

Politicians, policy makers, educators, planners, developers, businesspeople, social workers, NGOs

Question 17

What is the term used to describe the importance of our position within a social institution?

Answer 17

Status

Question 18

What is role conflict?

Answer 18

When roles in different institutions conflict with each other

Question 19

What can happen if we do not fulfill our roles?

Answer 19

We may be viewed as eccentrics or criminals

Question 20

What is a common consequence of not following social norms?

Answer 20

Ridicule and social isolation

Question 21

True or False: Nonconformity is always considered a bad thing.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What historical example illustrates challenging social norms for civil rights?

Answer 22

Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat

Question 23

Who was Agnes Macphail?

Answer 23

The first woman elected to the House of Commons in Canada in 1921

Question 24

What is deviance in sociology?

Answer 24

Going severely against societal norms

Question 25

What societal change resulted from the MADD movement?

Answer 25

Drinking and driving being treated as a criminal offense

Question 26

What central questions did the founders of sociology address?

Answer 26

What was happening, why it was happening, and where it was leading

Question 27

Why is studying IDEAS considered confusing?

Answer 27

Different social science disciplines take different approaches

Question 28

What were the central questions addressed by the founders of sociology?

Answer 28

Could anything be done to influence the course of change?

Question 29

What social dilemmas triggered the development of sociology?

Answer 29

Rapid social change.

Question 30

Why are ideas confusing in social sciences?

Answer 30

Different approaches are taken by various Social Science Disciplines.

Question 31

What is the first reason ideas are popular among different people?

Answer 31

Different ideas are popular among different sets of people.

Question 32

What is the second reason for the confusion of ideas?

Answer 32

Varied circumstances and situations = Multiple ideologies in circulation.

Question 33

What does structural functionalism propose?

Answer 33

Segments within society each have a specific role to fulfill for society to function properly.

Question 34

Who is a major proponent of structural functionalism?

Answer 34

Emile Durkheim.

Question 35

What analogy is used to explain structural functionalism?

Answer 35

A car.

Question 36

What does symbolic interaction theory propose?

Answer 36

People are mostly internally motivated by what they have learned and interpreted.

Question 37

Who is a major proponent of symbolic interaction?

Answer 37

Max Weber.

Question 38

What does conflict theory propose?

Answer 38

Society is composed of groups (classes) constantly vying for power.

Question 39

Who is a major proponent of conflict theory?

Answer 39

Karl Marx.

Question 40

What is feminist sociology?

Answer 40

A type of conflict theory focusing on gender roles and inequality.

Question 41

Who is a major proponent of feminist sociology?

Answer 41

Simone de Beauvoir.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: A theory is a _______ about how some parts of the world fit together.

Answer 42

[general statement]

Question 43

What is the first step in the scientific inquiry process?

Answer 43

Select a research question.

Question 44

What kind of information do sociologists need to consider in their research?

Answer 44

Quantitative or qualitative.

Question 45

What is the hypothesis in the example study about social networking?

Answer 45

For people actively looking for work, those with more online friends will find work faster.

Question 46

What ethical considerations must sociologists keep in mind during research?

Answer 46

The impact of the research on participants.

Question 47

What does sociology seek to understand?

Answer 47

Human behavior through interactions in social groups.

Question 48

What is a key conclusion about sociology's view on individuals?

Answer 48

We all play multiple roles in society that affect how we think and behave.

Question 49

Fill in the blank: Sociologists in Canada follow a code of ethics outlined by the _______.

Answer 49

[Canadian Sociological Association]

Question 50

What is the primary focus of sociology?

Answer 50

To understand human behaviour through social interactions in groups ## Footnote Sociology examines how individuals relate to one another within various social structures.

Question 51

What are humans described as in the context of sociology?

Answer 51

Social animals ## Footnote This term highlights the inherent need for social interaction and community among humans.

Question 52

What concept explains that individuals have many roles in life?

Answer 52

Multiple roles in society ## Footnote These roles can include family member, friend, employee, and more, influencing behavior and thought processes.

Question 53

What will be covered in the next section of the sociology unit?

Answer 53

How we become socialized to play roles ## Footnote Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their society.

Question 54

What does sociology seek to understand regarding human behaviour?

Answer 54

How we interact with others in social groups ## Footnote This includes studying relationships, norms, and the impact of culture on behavior.

Question 55

Which theories are mentioned as part of the sociology learning?

Answer 55

Main theories of sociology ## Footnote These theories provide frameworks for analyzing social phenomena and behaviors.

Question 56

Fill in the blank: Sociology shows us that we all play multiple roles in society, which affect how we think and _______.

Answer 56

behave ## Footnote The roles we adopt influence our actions and perceptions in various contexts.