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The document contains a quiz on concepts in sociology. It includes multiple choice questions testing understanding of key topics like the main subject of sociology (human groups), methods of acquiring sociological facts (empirical observation), determinants of what behaviors are considered good or bad (social norms), the focus of social organization (institutions and inequality), and the definition of sociology (scientific study of people in social contexts). The questions also address sociological perspectives like conflict theory, functionalism, and symbolic interactionism as well as the goals, methods, and scope of sociology as a field of study.
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Many of your experiences can be analyzed using sociological concepts. For your final assessment, Assessment 6, you will complete a Sociology of Me and apply many of the concepts you have learned about in this course to your own life. For Assessment 5, begin to think about which concepts you would like to apply to your own experience, develop an outline, and identify appropriate resources. In order to complete this assessment, you will need to show your understanding of some additional concepts related to social structure, education, and technology/media.
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Sociologists also study education and how it is impacted by a society's culture and structure. The purpose of education is to provide knowledge (facts, skills, cultural norms) to members of a society. In the United States, education teaches us not just skills, but also how to be effective citizens. Education transmits the dominant culture, ensuring that children understand cultural norms and values. Educational attainment impacts life outcomes—it affects our occupation, earnings, work conditions, and health. Thus, education is related to social inequality. We have a tendency to assume that education is an equalizer in the United States, but this is something that is debated by sociologists. Is education equally available to everyone? Studies suggest it is not. Social class can impa.
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Sociology draws from other social sciences but maintains its distinct focus on social life, social interaction, and how society functions as a system. It analyzes various social phenomena and seeks to understand human behavior in a social context. Sociology both influences and is influenced by related disciplines as it works to explain the development and organization of human
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UCSP-Q2.pptx
- 1. UCSP- QUIZ 2 September 7, 2022 Write the LETTER (ONLY) of the correct answer
- 2. 1. What is the main subject of the study of sociology? a.Animals b.God c.Human group d.Mankind
- 3. 2. In sociology, familiarity on sociological facts are acquired through___: a.Empirical process b.Mathematics c.Observation d.Research
- 4. 3. In the study of sociology, which of the following determines whether an action or behavior is good or bad? a. Culture b. Government c. Social Norms d. Laws
- 5. 4. Which of the following focus on the study of social institutions, social inequality, social mobility, religious groups, and bureaucracy? a. Applied Sociology b. Human Ecology c. Social Organization d. Social Psychology
- 6. 5. It analyzes conflict or tension between competing groups. a. Conflict Theory b. Human Ecology c. Functionalism d. Symbolic Interactionism
- 7. 6. What method does sociology use in solving social problems? a. Inquiry Process b. Mathematical Equation c. Research method d. Scientific Method
- 8. 7. Which of the following is the definition of sociology? a. The study of mankind b. The study of mental processes c. Scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors d. Study of people in a group or social context
- 9. 8. Which of the following is NOT the goal of sociology? a. Examining our roles within the society b. Different perspectives of attaining truth c. Realize our prejudices on various social issues d. Discover what makes people different from one another
- 10. 9. Which of the following study the effects of various social organizations to the population’s behavior? a. Applied Sociology b. Human Ecology c. Social Organization d. Social Psychology
- 11. 10. Which of the following studies factors that cause social organization and social disorganization? a. Applied Sociology b. Human Ecology c. Population Studies d. Social Change
- 12. 11. Which of the following focuses on the discovery of theoretical tools, methods, and techniques to scientifically explain a particular sociological issue? a. Applied Sociology b. Human Ecology c. Population Studies d. Sociological Theory and Research
- 13. 12. It states that each aspect of society is interdependent and contributes to society's functioning as a whole. a. Conflict Theory b. Human Ecology c. Functionalism d. Symbolic Interactionism
- 14. 13. Which of the following uses symbols and face-to- face interaction in studying human group? a. Conflict Theory b. Human Ecology c. Functionalism d. Symbolic Interactionism
- 15. 14. In sociology, it explains how the elite control the poor and the weak and how it affects them. a. Conflict Theory b. Human Ecology c. Functionalism d. Symbolic Interactionism
- 16. 15. IT focuses on the study of human nature and its emphasis on social processes as they affect individual a. Applied Sociology b. Human Economics c. Social Organization d. Social Psychology
- 17. 16-20. FACTORS THAT CAUSE SOCIAL DISORGANIZATION
- 18. 21-22 NATURE AND SCOPE OF SOCIOLOGY
- 19. 23-25 GOALS OF SOCIOLOGY