Question 1

Social structure, culture, and social institutions are important ______ studied by sociologists.

Accepted Answer

A) values 
B) organizations 
C) symbols 
D) patterns 
A) values 
B) organizations 
C) symbols 
D) patterns D

Question 2

Explain the difference between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft in society, and what type of society each pertains to.

Accepted Answer

Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft are two concepts introduced by German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies to describe the different types of societies.

Gemeinschaft refers to a traditional, rural society characterized by strong social bonds, shared values, and a sense of community. In this type of society, relationships are based on personal connections and mutual support, and there is a strong emphasis on tradition and collective welfare. Examples of Gemeinschaft societies include small, close-knit communities and traditional agricultural societies.

On the other hand, Gesellschaft refers to a modern, urban society characterized by individualism, rationality, and a focus on personal achievement. In this type of society, relationships are often based on formal contracts and economic exchange, and there is a greater emphasis on individual rights and autonomy. Examples of Gesellschaft societies include large, industrialized cities and modern capitalist societies.

Overall, Gemeinschaft pertains to traditional, pre-industrial societies, while Gesellschaft pertains to modern, industrialized societies. The key difference between the two lies in the nature of social relationships and the values that guide social interactions.

Question 3

Social interaction

Accepted Answer

A) is the building block of society. 
B) occurs in small groups, but not in larger areas like cities. 
C) must occur between everyone in the group for it to be considered interaction. 
D) all of these 
A) is the building block of society. 
B) occurs in small groups, but not in larger areas like cities. 
C) must occur between everyone in the group for it to be considered interaction. 
D) all of these A

Question 4

Explain ritual as social action.What purposes does ritual serve? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Ritual can be understood as a form of so

Question 5

Define what is meant by social structure and social positions.What are the implications of one's social position? What kinds of things are attached to one's position?

Accepted Answer

Social structure refers to the patterned

Question 6

Social interaction is important and encourages unity in society because it involves

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic communication. 
B) imitation of action. 
C) individuality. 
D) social conflict. 
A) symbolic communication. 
B) imitation of action. 
C) individuality. 
D) social conflict.

Question 7

To George Herbert Mead, socialization involves internalizing

Accepted Answer

A) the ideas of the wealthy and powerful. 
B) the generalized other. 
C) a significant other. 
D) a vision of society as it should be. 
A) the ideas of the wealthy and powerful. 
B) the generalized other. 
C) a significant other. 
D) a vision of society as it should be.

Question 8

Simmel claims that social conflict

Accepted Answer

A) is always good for society. 
B) ends in war. 
C) is inevitable. 
D) All of these. 
A) is always good for society. 
B) ends in war. 
C) is inevitable. 
D) All of these.

Question 9

Explain how Marx viewed the patterns of culture in society.

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx viewed the patterns of culture

Question 10

A society needs institutions in order to

Accepted Answer

A) allow it to adapt to its physical and social environments. 
B) promote social integration. 
C) enforce rules to ensure social control. 
D) all of these 
A) allow it to adapt to its physical and social environments. 
B) promote social integration. 
C) enforce rules to ensure social control. 
D) all of these

Question 11

Culture is defined by the author as a

Accepted Answer

A) way of life. 
B) set of rules, beliefs, and values. 
C) commitment to good art and music. 
D) system of inequality in society. 
A) way of life. 
B) set of rules, beliefs, and values. 
C) commitment to good art and music. 
D) system of inequality in society.

Question 12

Explain "conditional loyalty" in modern society.What is it based on? How does society ensure continued loyalty?

Accepted Answer

Conditional loyalty in modern society re

Question 13

Rituals of all kinds

Accepted Answer

A) make people more religious. 
B) help bring people together into a society. 
C) leads to revolutionary thinking. 
D) None of these. 
A) make people more religious. 
B) help bring people together into a society. 
C) leads to revolutionary thinking. 
D) None of these.

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the three types of social patterns identified by sociologists?

Accepted Answer

A) culture 
B) social structure 
C) social institutions 
D) symbolic communication 
A) culture 
B) social structure 
C) social institutions 
D) symbolic communication

Question 15

A society is

Accepted Answer

A) a political organization; a nation is an organization of people who share a history, culture, language, and identity. 
B) a political organization, but so is a nation. 
C) the largest social organization that individuals are socialized into and that is necessary for social patterns. 
D) a collection of individuals. 
A) a political organization; a nation is an organization of people who share a history, culture, language, and identity. 
B) a political organization, but so is a nation. 
C) the largest social organization that individuals are socialized into and that is necessary for social patterns. 
D) a collection of individuals.

Question 16

A society is a type of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) nation 
B) social organization. 
C) culture 
D) political organization 
A) nation 
B) social organization. 
C) culture 
D) political organization

Question 17

What did Emile Durkheim believe promoted unity and integration in society?

Accepted Answer

A) culture. 
B) conflict 
C) social interaction 
D) division of labor 
A) culture. 
B) conflict 
C) social interaction 
D) division of labor

Question 18

The author describes social institutions as a type of

Accepted Answer

A) social structure. 
B) social interaction. 
C) social pattern. 
D) community. 
A) social structure. 
B) social interaction. 
C) social pattern. 
D) community.

Question 19

Nationalism is a desire of a people to

Accepted Answer

A) form a society. 
B) form a nation. 
C) destroy other societies. 
D) destroy other nations. 
A) form a society. 
B) form a nation. 
C) destroy other societies. 
D) destroy other nations.

Question 20

What were the conflicts that led to the American Civil War? How did conflict continue after the war?

Accepted Answer

The conflicts that led to the American C

Social structure, culture, and social institutions are important ______ studied by sociologists.

Explain the difference between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft in society, and what type of society each pertains to.

Social interaction

Explain ritual as social action.What purposes does ritual serve? Give examples.

Define what is meant by social structure and social positions.What are the implications of one's social position? What kinds of things are attached to one's position?

Social interaction is important and encourages unity in society because it involves

To George Herbert Mead, socialization involves internalizing

Simmel claims that social conflict

Explain how Marx viewed the patterns of culture in society.

A society needs institutions in order to

Culture is defined by the author as a

Explain "conditional loyalty" in modern society.What is it based on? How does society ensure continued loyalty?

Rituals of all kinds

Which of the following is not one of the three types of social patterns identified by sociologists?

A society is

A society is a type of ______.

What did Emile Durkheim believe promoted unity and integration in society?

The author describes social institutions as a type of

Nationalism is a desire of a people to

What were the conflicts that led to the American Civil War? How did conflict continue after the war?

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Exam 3: How Is Society Possible: the Basis for Social Order

Social structure, culture, and social institutions are important ______ studied by sociologists.

Explain the difference between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft in society, and what type of society each pertains to.

Social interaction

Explain ritual as social action.What purposes does ritual serve? Give examples.

Define what is meant by social structure and social positions.What are the implications of one's social position? What kinds of things are attached to one's position?

Social interaction is important and encourages unity in society because it involves

To George Herbert Mead, socialization involves internalizing

Simmel claims that social conflict

Explain how Marx viewed the patterns of culture in society.

A society needs institutions in order to

Culture is defined by the author as a

Explain "conditional loyalty" in modern society.What is it based on? How does society ensure continued loyalty?

Rituals of all kinds

Which of the following is not one of the three types of social patterns identified by sociologists?

A society is

A society is a type of ______.

What did Emile Durkheim believe promoted unity and integration in society?

The author describes social institutions as a type of

Nationalism is a desire of a people to

What were the conflicts that led to the American Civil War? How did conflict continue after the war?

How Do Sociologists Study Society: Researching the Social World

What Does It Mean to Be Human: Human Nature, Society, and Culture

Why Are People Unequal in Society: the Origin and Perpetuation of Social Inequality

Are Human Beings Free: the Power of Society Over Human Thinking and Action

Why Cant Everyone Be Just Like Us: Value Judgments, Ethnocentrism, and Human Differences

Why Is There Misery in the World : Society As an Important Source of Human Problems

Does the Individual Really Make a Difference: an Introduction to Social Change

Is Organized Religion Necessary for Society: Tradition, Modernization, and Secularization

Is the World Becoming One Society: Globalization and the Creation of a World Society

Why Study Sociology: Understanding, Questioning, and Caring

The Nature and Use of Categories, Generalizations, and Stereotypes in Social Science and Society

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