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Sociology 101 Straighterline final exam(Complete)
Question 1: What is sociology?
CORRECT ANSWER : the systematic study of human society
Question 2: Anthropology (physical)
CORRECT ANSWER : Human origins/revolution
Question 3: How does anthropology (physical) differ from
sociology?
CORRECT ANSWER : Stresses biological characteristics and
behaviors rather than contemporary human life.
Question 4: Anthropology (cultural)
CORRECT ANSWER : Cultural variations in time and space
Question 5: How does anthropology (cultural) differ from
sociology?
CORRECT ANSWER : Closest to sociology
Stresses on simple, non-literate cultures rather than contemporary industrialized societies.
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Question 6: Psychology
CORRECT ANSWER : Individual human behavior
Question 7: How does psychology differ from sociology?
CORRECT ANSWER : Studies individuals rather than groups.
Question 8: Economics
CORRECT ANSWER : Production, distributions and
consumption of wealth.
Question 9: How does economics differ from sociology?
CORRECT ANSWER : Wealth and resources
Only one aspect of sociology
Question 10: Political science
CORRECT ANSWER : Government and politics
Question 11: How does political science differ from sociology?
CORRECT ANSWER : Stresses political behavior
Only one aspect of sociology
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Question 12: Functionalist Perspective
CORRECT ANSWER : Society as a system
A system is to survive where certain essential tasks are performed.If it fails to maintain it will perish Benefits society in general by rewarding occupations vital to group welfare. The system of rewards motivates competent people to sacrifice to become doctors and lawyers.
Question 13: Conflict Perspective
CORRECT ANSWER : Society as a whole
Studying institutions and structural arrangements Viewed as the exploitation of many while rewarding the few.Stratification is an unjust system inflicted on society by those with power and wealth in order to maintain their own interests.
Question 14: Interactionist Perspective
CORRECT ANSWER : Human beings have the ability to
communicate with one another by means of symbols.
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We act toward people, objects, and events on the basis of the meanings we impart to them.Interactionists are interested in the importance of social call with
regard to an individuals lifestyle. For example: Not only do the
very rich buy more than they need or can use (conspicuous consumption and conspicuous leisure) but many also try to keep the lower class "away" or "under control"
Question 15: Feminist Perspective
CORRECT ANSWER : Effects of inequities based on gender
Question 16: Critical Theory
CORRECT ANSWER : Mass culture cannot be a true reflection
of peoples beliefs, tastes and values.
Question 17: Sociological Imagination
CORRECT ANSWER : The ability to see the link between
society and self