Sociology 101 - MHS

Society is a complex mixture of understanding nonverbal signs and signals while interpreting their meaning.

The Social phenomenon characterized by a growing number of interconnections across the world.

A key concept of the Social Conflict Paradigm theory is...

As we learn to adapt to society, we begin to understand how to be a "normal human."  

Dominance of mass media, popular culture, consumption not production are characteristics of?

Theory states that social interaction gives humans meaning & we can change at any time.

You use this to picture yourself in a situation before you actually experience it…?

The person we marry is largely based on 6 elements we've discussed; which one listed is NOT? 

The idea of "determinism" states that social & cultural factors determine your social class.

the ability to understand what is happening in one’s own immediate experience and also in the world                

Globalization is characterized by the growing number of social interconnections across the US. 

An exchange between two or more individuals and is a building block of society.

Newlyweds nearly always find their spouse more attractive than do their friends b/c of this…?

Social science who studies the relationship between a family's social class & party affiliation

In "anthropology", one might study the nature of family in pre-literate Uganda. 

This occurs in a group, in part, b/c members have been taught to value the groups ways.

When groups compete to attempt to preserve & promote their own special values & interests. What theory? 

Idea that society is the product of everyday interaction with others that affects our future...

The study of annual income levels of Canadian families...is called what

Teachers walking around the room, lecturing, giving tests, & talking w/Students would be an example of...

Socially construed reality put together as we learn to adapt to society on our way to becoming a “Normal Human.”

This social science would study the effects of birth order on emotional development.

The creation of institutions and rules that govern interaction in society.

Theory that society is structured in ways to benefit a few at the expense of the majority.

This is a group that deviates from what is considered normal in society.

In Pre-modern society, gender roles were more rigid & moral values were based on religion.

The parts of society work together to promote social stability.  Change is not desired.

A collection of stories told by individuals or groups that help to shape our world view.

Views society as a complex system with many parts all working together for stability

Sociology draws attention to 3 types of social issues, which one is NOT one of the three?

The symbolic & learned aspects of human society. Its not biological, it is transmitted & shared via social interaction.

The way our brain interprets the meaning of an image or event is called?

Patterned interaction of people in social relationships

It is through observation of the sociological perspective that we can examine social structures

Theory that social structures & cultural factors determine behavior of people, not self.

The view that looks at behavior of groups not individuals in society is called?

Theory that states our behavior is based on the time, location, and/or people we are with.

The symbolic & learned aspects of human society,  transmitted & shared via social interaction.

study of a a family's social class and voting behavior

Meeting new people, a spouse, or making friends,  are a type of function from attending college