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Terms in this set (30)Which term is used by sociologists to refer to any of the full range of socially defined positions within a large group or society a. status A Social interaction is a. the process of
learning norms, values, beliefs, and other requirements for the effective participation in social groups C Which term is used by sociologists to refer to a set of expectation for people who occupy a given social position or status? a. social role A Which sociological perspective would likely contend that the role of the mass media is to provide socialization, enforce social norms through public events, and create social stability and cohesion through collective experiences? a. functionalist
perspective A The difficulty that arises when the same social position imposes conflicting demands and expectations is known as a. role conflict B Which sociological perspective is more likely to study the media's influence on society from the microlevel to determine how social behavior is shaped? a. functionalist perspective C Which sociological perspective would most likely be concerned with manipulation of "photo ops" to create an image of self-serving reality? a.
functionalist perspective C Which sociological perspective would most likely to emphasize that the mass media exacerbate many divisions in our society, including those based on gender, race, ethnicity, and social class? a. functionalist perspective B Which of the following statements about an ascribed status is correct? a. it is easy to change when an individual becomes older D Which of the following would the functionalist perspective most likely view as creating the greatest collective experience? a. a college student studying quietly in the library C Which sociological emphasizes that societies literally could not operate if massive numbers of people defied standards of appropriate conduct? a. labeling perspective D What term is used to refer crimes committed by individuals in the course of their daily business activities? a. professional crime D Which of the following theories offers a view of conformity and deviance that suggests that our connection to members of society leads us to conform systematically to society's norms? a. theory of differential association D According to study by Stanley Milgram, individuals will a. not conform to the attitudes and behaviors of their peers B "Sanctions" are defined as a. loss of direction when the social control of individual behavior has become ineffective B Social control carried out by authorized agents-- such as police officers, judges, school administration, and employers is called a. formal social control A The term " social control" refers to a. justification for deviant behavior D Social control carried out casually by people through such means as laughter, smiles, and ridicule is known as a. neutralization D Which sociological perspective would most likely be concerned with the stigmatizing nature of formal social controls that require convicted sex-offenders to register with police agencies and have their pictures published in newspapers to make their identities publicly known? a. interactionist perspective A A single woman who engages in illegal acts of prostitution in order to support herself and her children is a. committing a victimless crime A Which of the following terms is used by sociologists to refer to a structured ranking of groups of people that perpetuates unequal rewards and power in society? a. social mobility B A system of enforced servitude in which some people are owned by other people is known as a. feudalism B Which of the following terms is used to refer to hereditary systems of rank that are relatively fixed, immobile, and generally religiously dictated? a. tenure C According the Schaefer text, what level of college education serves as less of a guarantee of upward mobility than in the past? a. A.A./A.A.S. B Research concerning the degree of a social mobility within the occupational structure of the U.S. indicates that a. occupational mobility has been common among males A A class system employs a social ranking based primarily on a. age C Max Weber referred to people's opportunities to provide themselves with material goods, positive living conditions, and favorable experiences as a. power C A system of stratification under peasants were required to work land released to them by nobles in exchange for military protection was known a a. estate system A Which of the following refers to the movement of individuals or groups from one position of society's stratification system to another? a, social mobility A A woman is born into a homeless, single-parent family. She is very talented and as an adult, becomes a wealthy, world-acclaimed pianist. This scenario most closely represents which type of stratification system? a. caste B Sets found in the same folderSociology67 terms AmberMarler Sociology Ch. 553 terms CatarinaNYNguyen Sociology Ch 1-5149 terms borboa_jorge Ch. 12 The Family and Human Sexuality40 terms lphillips92 Other sets by this creatorinterventions18 terms acinaicirtPLUS characteristics of bx/mx lesions & calcifications9 terms acinaicirtPLUS benign & malignant pathology24 terms acinaicirtPLUS morphology & pos/neg exams27 terms acinaicirtPLUS Verified questions
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What is the term which refers to a sociological perspective?The term "sociological perspective" may also be interchanged with "model." In short, a sociological perspective or model presents an assumption made about society. A model is developed through a process in which different types of information are culled and put together to create a synthesized view of society.
Which term is defined as a social position that a person occupies?Status. Refers to a social position that a person occupies in a society. Status sets. A collection of social statuses that a person occupies at a given time.
Which term is used by sociologists when speaking of any group that individuals?Sociologists call any group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior a focus group.
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