Soc Semester Review

If a judge sentences you to 20 years in prison this is an example of a

Emphasizes competition, change, and constraint within a society.

Bob doesn't like his job at the restaurant but goes to work anyways to avoid being fired.

Chinatown would be an example of which type of Cultural Diversity?

Incest would fall into violating which category specifically?

Negative consequence of an aspect of society

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.

Behaviors an individual is expected to perform.

When a person’s particular status influences most other aspects of a person’s life

When a function is intended and recognized in society it is which type?

Which of the following best explains Groupthink?

This theory states conformity to social norms require strong bonds with society

Violating this might make you odd but not immoral

The major agents of socialization are

Group members refrain from expressing doubts and judgments or disagreeing with the consensus

Rewards and punishments used to encourage people to follow norms

Approach that emphasizes the contribution made by each part of society

A voluntary action performed in the expectation of getting a reward in return

Individuals learn deviance in proportion to the number of deviant acts they are exposed to

Kylie wants to make more money so he starts selling drugs.

General cultural traits that exist in all cultures

Which of the following is an example of the nonmaterial side of culture?

Which of the following would be ideal for the study of large groups

Which approach emphasizes words, gestures & objects that have similar meaning to all of them.

Deviance is

The process of giving up old norms, values, attitudes & behaviors

Plumber, nurse, doctor, professional athlete are examples of an

Members of a culture believe their culture is superior to others

In the case of the feral child, Genie, she lacked which element of the self due to isolation?

Reduces the seriousness of the crime based on lower social classes

Total institutions are characterized by

Which of the Sociologists developed the theory of Verstehen?

Interaction in which individuals or groups are forced to behave in a particular way

Developed the theory of Social Darwinism and Social Stability

Which of the following best describes the sociological perspective?

A convicted felon works to get his GED while in prison to help get a better job once released

When a student finds it difficult to manage homework, sports, and college prep this indicates