SOCIOLOGY: UNIT 1 ASSESSMENT *OPEN NOTE

Write your name in the blank below What does Sociologist study? Social Structures Social Behaviors All of the Above Why do you need to understand what perspective means in sociology? What is one reason why people do not have the same perspectives? They grew up in a different environment They were not raised the same way or in the same place They understand more about the topic All of the Above This girl is going on a journey. What do you think her perspective of the journey is? What do you think the wolfs perspective is about a little girl traveling in the woods? Explain in your own words how both the little girl and wolfs perspectives are different and why? The sociological perspective does which of these things? Focuses on the individual Explains events through personal factors Concentrates on categories of people A example of a sociological perspective would be which of these? The family often eats bad food because it taste good and is fast to get. Americans have a large percentage of overweight people because companies push unhealthy food options. A young girl does not eat right anymore because her friend called her overweight. What does conformity mean? Place the examples in the correct column. Examples of conforming with 'Have Conformed' and nonconforming in 'Not Conformed'. HAVE CONFORMED Wearing a uniform Obeying the local laws Taking this exam Doing drugs at a party because other people are doing them Studying because your friends have a study group and you want to hang out with them. NOT CONFORMED Choosing a unique backpack for school Listening to others but considering all options before making a choice Choosing your own career Telling an authority figure no Wearing make-up or other non-allowed items at school :D EXPLAIN IN DETAIL:Give one example how conformity can be helpful EXPLAIN IN DETAIL:Give one example how conformity can be negative Match the conformity type to the correct definition Normative Conformity Involves changing one's behavior in order to fit in with the group. Informational Conformity Happens when a person lacks knowledge and looks to the group for information and direction. Identification Conformity Occurs when people conform to what is expected of them based upon their social roles. Which TWO of these is some of the reasons that sociology developed as a field of study? Social changes due to the industrial revolution America being founded in North America People beginning to question traditional beliefs, roles, and expectations The growth of agriculture Who is considered to be the 'Father of Sociology'? Karl Marx Max Weber Herbert Spencer Auguste Compte Match the sociologist to their description Herbert Spencer Survival of the Fittest Karl Marx Class conflicts- richer take advantages of the poor. Max Weber Verstehen Place the correct terms in the blanks for each statement. functionalismfocuses on the relationship among the parts of society and how these parts are functional. It does not look at the individual but instead seeks to find an equilibrium society.One thing that people around the world seem to agree on is that the image of heart means love. This would be an example of how symbolic interactioncan be used within social life. The meaning of an object can be different or similar for people from different societies.Many people struggle throughout their lives trying to better themselves through rank, wealth, or class. This continued struggle is explained by the use of the conflict theory. It states that the continued struggle for scarce resourcesis due to the elite or powerful controlling the weaker groups. Match the term to the example given Latent Function The students meet many new friends at the start of the school year. Manifest Function The students began speaking in public very well after taking a semester of Speech. Dysfunction The middle school students started using bad words because they heard the older kids saying them Symbolic Interactionism can include all which of these? Choose ALL correct answers. Behavior Language Facial Expressions Objects Place the examples in the correct column. Examples of our "I" under "I"; examples of our "ME" under "Me". These are both part of our 'self' or who we are. "I" Do not yell in public Wear clothes that are acceptable to grandmas house "ME" Sing and dance with my best friend Watch goofy old shows that nobody else likes How does conflict theory explain change?