1. Sociology: UNIT ONE TRIVIA 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 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