Exam 1 Review

Which theory argues that society would crumble if any social institution were removed?

Which theory focuses on the battle over scarce resources such as money, prestige, and power?

Which theory suggests that society is a direct result of humans having shared meaning?

Specific beliefs about right and wrong that are derived from values are called ____________.

What is a dependent variable?

Which research method involves asking questions of a particular population?

Which of the following is a Micro theory of Sociology?

What is a manifest function of religion?

Susie's work schedule is keeping her from studying for a test. What is Susie experiencing?

Which research method would be best for seeing how people act when outsiders aren't present?

If a person breaks the law, they have violated which of the following?

During which stage of cognitive development (Piaget) does cause and effect become understood?

What is Sociology?

What is a latent function of the education system?

Who is the father of Sociology?

Common greetings would be considered ________.

A random survey that is representative of an entire population is considered __________.

Which of the following is most similar to the concept of "Geselleschaft"?

A scale that shows the same result each time a person steps on it is considered:

The class of society that owns the means of production is the ________.

A scale that shows a weight that is different from another scale may have questionable ______.

Which of the following is a "total institution"?

Sociology uses which of the following to create hypotheses and test theories?