WGU C273 Pre- Assessment Intro To Sociology NEW VERSION

WGU C273 Pre- Assessment Intro To Sociology NEW

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11 studiers today 5.0 (4 reviews) Students also studied Terms in this set (60) Western Governors UniversityD 072 Save WGU Introduction to Sociology - C2...113 terms jiminrobinsonPreview C273 Unit Assessments (Prep for OA...60 terms Emely1363Preview c273 Retake Plan 106 terms Betti_PryPreview WGU C Teacher gre Practice questions for this set Learn1 / 7Study using Learn What did Émile Durkheim argue is the role of deviance in society?Suicide rates were higher in areas where an individual's ties to their group were disrupted or distorted.What did Emile Durkheim's research on suicide reveal?PositivismWhich idea did Auguste Comte introduce to the field of sociology?Choose an answer 1It disrupts social order and harmony.2It isolates individuals from society.3It weakens cultural values and norms.4It reinforces cultural values and norms.Don't know?

Symbolic interactionismWhich sociological perspective assumes that social life is shaped by the meanings people associate with things?ConflictWhich sociological perspective views society as being made up of groups competing for scarce resources?Misleading research subjectsWhich ethical dilemma in sociological research does Laud Humphry's study on social interactions between men in public restrooms highlight?Ethical standardsSociologists must consider the potential physical and emotional risks that participants may be exposed to during a research study.Which issue does this consideration address?Cultural relativismWhat are sociologists practicing when they evaluate cultures without judging them?SubcultureA group of teachers teaching in the same neighborhood of Los Angeles meet regularly about family and ethnicity issues they encounter in their daily work. What is this an example of?Values define a culture's standards for good and bad, beautiful and ugly, right and wrong.What role do a culture's values play in social interactions?It is an environment where one can acquire new perspectives of the world.How does the workplace act as an agent of socialization?Adolescents, ages 13 to 17According to studies of socialization through the "life course" in modern society, which group characteristically grapples most with the question "Who am I?" and struggles to carve out a group identity?FamilyWhere do most people first encounter gender socialization?Perception of the norms, values, attitudes, and expectations of others in general What does George Herbert Mead's term "generalized other" refer to in relation to the development of the self?ThirdIf Mateo feels happy because he thinks his classmates will approve of his new shoes, which phase of the looking-glass self is Mateo in?The looking-glass selfWhich concept reflects sociological ways of thinking about the development of self?A group that is created through similar interests, activities, or professions What is a secondary group?Role strainA student is well prepared for a class assignment, and she feels confident she knows the correct answers to the questions the teacher will ask during a group discussion. However, the student is reluctant to raise her hand to answer the questions to avoid making her classmates look bad.Which term explains the student's behavior within the social structure of the group?

People who wear glassesWhat is an example of a category?AggregateWhich term describes a crowd of people who happen to be in the same place at the same time?Max WeberWhich social theorist was the first to analyze bureaucracies as powerful forms of social organization that are concerned with the "bottom line?" The larger the group, the more stable it is.How does group size effect group dynamics?There is a clear division of labor.Which characteristic describes a bureaucracy?It becomes more stable, but its intimacy decreases. According to sociologist George Simmel, what happens to a small group's dynamics and interactions as it grows larger?People are not always willing and/or able to achieve cultural goals.How does Strain Theory explain deviance?Deviant behavior is defined by those with power. What is the position of the conflict perspective regarding deviance?Public nose pickingWhich of the following is considered deviant behavior but not a crime?It reinforces cultural values and norms.What did Émile Durkheim argue is the role of deviance in society?Symbolic interactionismWhich perspective argues that prison cements a "criminal" identity, making it more likely a person will continue to engage in criminal behavior when released?Prisons help prevent crime by providing a negative sanction.How does functionalism view prison?White-collar crimeWhat type of crime is committed by people of high social status who are motivated by financial gain?The systematic denial of home loans based on race. What is an example of institutional discrimination in everyday life?Racial prejudice stems from different racial groups competing for scarce resources.How does the conflict perspective explain racial prejudice?Race refers to biological characteristics, and ethnicity refers to cultural characteristics.What is the difference between race and ethnicity?PhenotypeWhich term is used to describe a set of genes that creates a certain physical appearance?AssimilationWhich pattern of group interaction involves ethnic groups gradually giving up their distinctive culture and traditions to adopt the patterns of the dominant culture?

Who holds decision-making powerWhich condition in marriages do sociologists view as being shaped by culturally defined gender roles?Gender wage gapWhich term refers to the difference between what women make on average and what men make on average over their lifetimes?Middle school teacherWhich of the following is typically a female-dominated profession?Lesbian, bisexual, or gay youth are twice as likely to attempt suicide.How do the rates of suicide attempts compare between lesbian, bisexual, or gay youth and heterosexual youth?Quid pro quoWhich type of harassment occurs when a person in authority demands sexual favors of a subordinate as a condition of getting or keeping a job benefit?Social structureWhat do sociologists focus on as an explanation for why people are poor?Peoples' relationship to the means of production According to Karl Marx, which of the following factors determines social class?The powerful use society's resources to their benefit and to oppress others.Why does the conflict perspective argue that social stratification is universal?GentrificationWhich problem associated with urban expansion is responsible for driving up the prices of homeownership and rent in poor areas, ultimately forcing the original impoverished group out?Periphery countriesAccording to conflict theorist Immanuel Wallerstein, which category do the poorest countries, concentrated in Africa, Central America, and central Asia belong to?Rates of cohabitation have rapidly increased.What have sociologists observed about cohabitation in the U.S. since 1960?More couples are cohabiting before getting married. Today's average first-time bride and groom in the United States are older than at any other time in history. What have sociologists discovered is the primary reason for this increased average age at marriage?FunctionalistWhich theoretical perspective holds that marriage is a tool for societal survival?Symbolic interactionistWhich sociological perspective explains the meanings that men and women attach to marriage, housework, and childcare?A religious approach to life that valued frugality and investment According to Max Weber, what established the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism?ConflictWhich perspective focuses on how standardized tests have a cultural bias that favor white, middle class students?ConflictCameron attends an inner city school where almost 90% of the students receive free lunches, and the graduation rate is just 50%.Which sociological perspective helps explain this school's low graduation rate?