test 6

Question 1

moral panic

Answer 1

where the media create an exaggerated response to a groups actions, which leads to overreaction in society

Question 2

national curriculum

Answer 2

educational policy developed in 1988. Involves compulsory subjects, key stages and exams (GCSEs etc.)

Question 3

news value

Answer 3

the ideas considered important by the media, that create newsworthiness

Question 4

non- indictable offence

Answer 4

less serious offences, which can be tried at a magistrates court, rather than a crown court

Question 5

non - participant observation

Answer 5

a research method, where individuals are watched.

Question 6

norms

Answer 6

normal ways of behaving in society

Question 7

observation

Answer 7

where individuals’ behaviours are watched as part of social research. can be a participant/non-participant.

Question 8

open question

Answer 8

a question asked within an interview or questionnaire, which has no limited or restricted response, and the participant can answer freely

Question 9

participant observation

Answer 9

a research method, where an individual or group is watched, whilst the sociologist participates in activities as well.

Question 10

pluralism

Answer 10

variety of views within a society