Intro to Sociology - Module #1

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What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society?

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Sociology is defined as the:

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Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology?

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Please define C. Wright Mill's sociological imagination.

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A hypothesis can be defined as:

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A paradigm can be defines as:

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Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under?

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Which theorist claimed that people arise to their proper level in society based solely on personal merit?

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_________ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society.

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After weeks of protest in Zuccoti Park, MYC's "Occupy Wall Street" divided into two camps: one composed of higher income protestors, and one composed of lower-income protestors. A ______ would be most interested in the relationship and nature of day-to-day exchanges between the two groups.

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Alexis wants to research the 1960's feminist movement. She reads articles from the time period, watches documentaries, reads scholarly journals on the topic, and interviews influential women form the movement. What kind of research method is Alexis using?

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Reliability is defined by the test as:

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Quincia is studying how of the lack of comprehensive sex education is affecting a small, rural town in North Dakota. She spends two months in the town, observing and interviewing the townspeople. Quincia is conducting a(n) ______.

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Tyson is researching whether actors on prime-time television and hit movies negatively impact teenagers' body images. He is going undercover at a local high school to observe and participate with the students to better understand the world they live in. Tyson is conducting which research method?

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Miquel is doing a research paper on New York City's Stone Wall riots of 1969. He visits the scene of the riots, interviews people who were there, reads the police reports of the event, and watches video footage. Miquel is conducting a(n) ______.

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Which of the following is not a purpose of the American Sociological Association's code of ethics?

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Which of the following is an example of an unethical sociological research practice?

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What is the importance of interpretive framework?

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Kevin conducted a study on whether the length of the line at a local Starbucks attested how well the customers enjoyed their coffee after receiving it. Malcolm conducted the study at his local Starbucks, and found the same results. Kevin's study has a high level of _______.

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In order to better understand the sorority pledging process at her university for her sociology thesis, Carmen pledges with a popular sorority. This is an example of _____.

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Society and culture _______.

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Elise travels across Thailand with her friends and, to her surprise, finds the country quiet unlike the United States. "I hate the food," she tells her family at home. "I hate the language. i hate the weird customs and awful music. America is clearly the best place to be." This is an example of __________.

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A cultural universal is:

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Many Americans pay for haircuts, trips to the dentist, or transportation on the metro and bus systems. These actions support the notion of capitalism, an example of __________.

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Just and Mitch visit an Amish village on a class trip. "let's see if we can round up some old radios and appliances and drop them off for them later this week. I think they'll appreciate it. They just don't understand what they're missing." Mitch rolls his eyes. Kurt's perspective is an example of _________.

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Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?

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The term values can be defined as:

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Janet is visiting her childhood friend in the Hamptons. Janet wears ripped jeans and Chuck Taylors to an infamous "White" party. The majority of party-goers refuse to socialize with her. Janet is experiencing a form of ______.

Module 1: The Sociological Perspective-Connecting Theory, Methods and Culture

Intro to Sociology - Module #1

Intro to Sociology - Module #1

What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society?

Sociology is defined as the:

Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology?

Please define C. Wright Mill's sociological imagination.

A hypothesis can be defined as:

A paradigm can be defines as:

Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under?

Which theorist claimed that people arise to their proper level in society based solely on personal merit?

_________ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society.

After weeks of protest in Zuccoti Park, MYC's "Occupy Wall Street" divided into two camps: one composed of higher income protestors, and one composed of lower-income protestors. A ______ would be most interested in the relationship and nature of day-to-day exchanges between the two groups.

Alexis wants to research the 1960's feminist movement. She reads articles from the time period, watches documentaries, reads scholarly journals on the topic, and interviews influential women form the movement. What kind of research method is Alexis using?

Reliability is defined by the test as:

Quincia is studying how of the lack of comprehensive sex education is affecting a small, rural town in North Dakota. She spends two months in the town, observing and interviewing the townspeople. Quincia is conducting a(n) ______.

Tyson is researching whether actors on prime-time television and hit movies negatively impact teenagers' body images. He is going undercover at a local high school to observe and participate with the students to better understand the world they live in. Tyson is conducting which research method?

Miquel is doing a research paper on New York City's Stone Wall riots of 1969. He visits the scene of the riots, interviews people who were there, reads the police reports of the event, and watches video footage. Miquel is conducting a(n) ______.

Which of the following is not a purpose of the American Sociological Association's code of ethics?

Which of the following is an example of an unethical sociological research practice?

What is the importance of interpretive framework?

Kevin conducted a study on whether the length of the line at a local Starbucks attested how well the customers enjoyed their coffee after receiving it. Malcolm conducted the study at his local Starbucks, and found the same results. Kevin's study has a high level of _______.