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Sociology: UNIT ONE TRIVIA REVIEW

Test your knowledge of sociology with this trivia review! Explore concepts such as the study of human societies, sociological perspectives, research methods, and more.

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Sociology: UNIT ONE TRIVIA REVIEW

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  1. Sociology:UNIT ONETRIVIA REVIEW

  2. Round ONE: Introduction to Sociology

  3. Round ONE, Question 1 • Question: • Sociology is the study of… • Answer: • Human societies and social behaviors

  4. Round ONE, Question 2 • Question: • Sociologists look at everyday life as if they are seeing it for the first time. What is the phrase used to describe this? • Answer: • “Seeing the familiar as strange”(or seeing the strange in the familiar)

  5. Round ONE, Question 3 • Question: • Mrs. Sociologist wants to understand the role of the family in the socialization process. Is this Micro-Sociology or Macro-Sociology…and WHY? • Answer: • Macro – “Big Picture”

  6. Round ONE, Question 4 • Question: • Jane is a white, middle-class, teenager at MHS. John is a 50 year-old Hispanic who is a day laborer. They both have very different worldviews as a result of their ___________. • Answer: • Social Location

  7. Round ONE, Question 5 • Question: • This philosopher coined the term “sociology” and is the known as the “Father of Sociology” • Answer: • Auguste Comte

  8. Round ONE, Question 6 • Question: • Identify TWO of the major historical events that influenced the development of the study of sociology…get all three and get an extra point! • Answer: • Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, Urbanization

  9. Round TWO: Theoretical Perspectives

  10. Round TWO, Question 1 • Question: • Which of the major theoretical perspectives views society as the product of everyday interactions between individuals? • Answer: • Symbolic-Interactionism

  11. Round TWO, Question 2 • Question: • Which of the major theoretical perspectives grew out of Marx’s belief that conflict between the “Have’s” and “Have-Nots” created social change? • Answer: • Conflict Theory

  12. Round TWO, Question 3 • Question: • Describe the Structural-Functionalist theoretical perspective • Answer: • Society is system of interrelated parts • Each part has a function/purpose to promote solidarity and stability

  13. Round TWO, Question 4 • Question: • The intended, or_________ function of cars is to provide transportation; but the unintended, or ________ function of cars is to be a status symbol • Answer: • Manifest; Latent

  14. Round TWO, Question 5 • Question: • The comic below represents which theoretical perspective? • Answer: • Conflict Theory

  15. Round TWO, Question 6 • Question: • The comic below represents which theoretical perspective? • Answer: • Symbolic-Interactionist

  16. Round THREE: Research Methods

  17. Round THREE, Question 1 • Question: • What is the FIRST STEP in the research process? • Answer: • Clearly define the problem

  18. Round THREE, Question 2 • Question: • This is the variable that may be influenced by the experimental treatment • Answer: • Dependent Variable

  19. Round THREE, Question 3 • Question: • A study about teenage drivers showed that students who paid more money for their cars were less likely to get into accidents. This is an example of a __________ correlation. • Answer: • Negative (or inverse)

  20. Round THREE, Question 4 • Question: • In order to provide a baseline against which an experimenter can evaluate the effects of a specific variable, researchers must make use of a ________________. • Answer: • Control Group

  21. Round THREE, Question 5 • Question: • What THREE things MUST be present for causation to exist? (yes, you must have all three!!) • Answer: • Correlation, Time Order, Rule out all other explanations

  22. Round FOUR: Sociological Motivation

  23. Round FOUR, Question 1 • Question: • Approaches to motivation that place value on external forces focus on what? • Answer: • Incentives

  24. Round FOUR, Question 2 • Question: • An inborn biological force that determines behavior • Answer: • Instinct

  25. Round FOUR, Question 3 • Question: • The goal in Drive-Reduction Theory • Answer: • Achieve homeostasis

  26. Round FOUR, Question 4 • Question: • Give an example of a physiological need according to Maslow’s Hierarchy • Answer: • Food, water, warmth, rest

  27. Round FOUR, Question 5 • Question: • Identify Maslow’s “needs” in correct ascending order (bottom to top) • Answer: • Physiological Needs, Safety Needs, Belongingness/Love Needs, Esteem Needs, Self-Actualization

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