UniPrep Socilogy Vocab 1-2

Question 1

In sociological discourse, what term describes a statement that's intentionally vague or non-committal to avoid risk?

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Hedge

Question 2

When discussing social policies, which term means to make something bad less severe or serious?

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Mitigate

Question 3

Which term describes something of crucial importance to the development or success of a system?

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Pivotal

Question 4

What term is used to describe the main part from which other social elements grow or develop?

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Stem

Question 5

In a professional context, yielding to someone else's judgement or authority may mean they have

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deferred

Question 6

What term is used to describe an established organization dedicated to public service, education, or culture?

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Institution

Question 7

Which term best describes the complex web of relationships where social units depend on each other for functioning?

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Interdependence

Question 8

Which term describes behavior that significantly departs from accepted social norms?

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Deviance

Question 9

In sociological debates, which term describes a topic that's likely to cause disagreement or heated discussion?

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Contentious

Question 10

Which concept refers to the logical reason behind why someone or a group does something or makes a decision?

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Rationale

Question 11

Which term means to accept someone else's opinion, action, or decision instead of one's own?

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Conform

Question 12

Which concept refers to a fundamental and often sudden change in societal organization?

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Revolution

Question 13

When discussing social responsiveness, which term describes an eagerness or readiness to engage in social action?

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Alacrity

Question 14

In sociological studies, which term describes a large amount or overabundance of something?

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Plethora

Question 15

Which term describes the act of supporting or strengthening an argument or social structure?

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Bolster

Question 16

Which term means to fully understand or comprehend a complex idea or situation?

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Fathom

Question 17

Which concept refers to a system where members of a society are ranked according to relative status or authority?

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Hierarchy

Question 18

Which concept refers to keeping something in its current state or continuing a course of action in a social context?

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Maintain

Question 19

Which term describes something that covers a wide range of topics or applies to many different situations?

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Broad

Question 20

Which concept refers to the most powerful or influential group or idea in a society?

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Dominant

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