Sociology: UNIT ONE TRIVIA REVIEW

Round ONE: Introduction to Sociology

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

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)

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”

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

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

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

Round TWO: Theoretical Perspectives

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

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

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

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

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

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

Round THREE: Research Methods

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

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

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)

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

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

Round FOUR: Sociological Motivation

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

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

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

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

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