Exam 1: The Sociological Imagination: An Introduction

One of Weber's most important contributions to sociology was the concept of Verstehen,or "understanding" in German.First,describe what Weber meant by this concept.Then,describe how a sociologist might go about gaining this understanding.

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Weber was suggesting that if we truly want to understand people's behaviors (e.g.,why they take particular actions or make particular decisions),we need to stand in "their shoes," or see it from their perspective.This was a call for understanding the meanings people attach to their actions.A real-life example of this would be if a sociologist wanted to understand why people become stressed.He or she would need to interview people in order to gain a better understanding of what stresses them-because what's stressful for one person (e.g.,"Ugh,I hate having to go to this party and make small talk with a bunch of people I don't even know")may not be stressful to another (e.g.,"I can't wait to meet/network with some new people tonight").Weber would argue that if we truly want a better understanding of "what stresses people," we need to understand the events/situations they define as stressful.

While historians are more likely to focus on unique cases,sociologists are more likely to focus on:

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The examination of human behavior within a rational actor model is the focus of which of the following "cousins" of sociology?

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George H.Mead described how the self internalizes the views of society as a whole,transcending the individual and particular situations.He called this:

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The most significant division within the discipline of sociology exists between:

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Which feminist sociologist wrote Sex,Gender,and Society (1972),which argued that much of what we attribute to biological sex differences can actually be traced to learned behaviors and socialization?

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Question 6

According to Émile Durkheim,the division of labor in a society helps to determine:

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Question 7

Asha Rangappa,dean of admissions at Yale Law School,explained that most students who apply to Yale Law School have already benefited from opportunities that make them appear to be stronger candidates than those from less advantaged backgrounds.In the sociological perspective,this implies that:

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To Karl Marx,conflict between a small number of capitalists and a large number of workers would divide society.He referred to these workers as:

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Question 9

The most important reason that the Chicago School's main laboratory for sociological research was the city of Chicago itself was that:

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Question 10

Erving Goffman used the language of theater to describe how people present themselves in everyday social life.This is known as:

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Question 11

Some postmodern sociologists work to show us how all "facts" are created arbitrarily by people with varying degrees of power.This is known as:

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Question 12

Which of the following focuses its analyses on face-to-face encounters and interactions?

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Question 13

List and discuss three contributions that Émile Durkheim made to sociology.

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Who wrote The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism?

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In government,many social actors such as senators,legislative aides,and voters work together as a complex group of interdependent parts to influence society.Seen in this light,government is a:

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Which founder of sociology is known,in part,for providing the theoretical foundation of Communism?

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Question 17

As defined by C.Wright Mills,which of the following "enables us to grasp history and biography and the relations between the two within society"?

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Question 18

What do symbolic interactionists study?

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Question 19

Which of the following is defined as a complex group of interdependent positions that together perform a social role and reproduce themselves over time?

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One of Weber's most important contributions to sociology was the concept of Verstehen,or "understanding" in German.First,describe what Weber meant by this concept.Then,describe how a sociologist might go about gaining this understanding.

While historians are more likely to focus on unique cases,sociologists are more likely to focus on:

The examination of human behavior within a rational actor model is the focus of which of the following "cousins" of sociology?

George H.Mead described how the self internalizes the views of society as a whole,transcending the individual and particular situations.He called this:

The most significant division within the discipline of sociology exists between:

Which feminist sociologist wrote Sex,Gender,and Society (1972),which argued that much of what we attribute to biological sex differences can actually be traced to learned behaviors and socialization?

According to Émile Durkheim,the division of labor in a society helps to determine:

Asha Rangappa,dean of admissions at Yale Law School,explained that most students who apply to Yale Law School have already benefited from opportunities that make them appear to be stronger candidates than those from less advantaged backgrounds.In the sociological perspective,this implies that:

To Karl Marx,conflict between a small number of capitalists and a large number of workers would divide society.He referred to these workers as:

The most important reason that the Chicago School's main laboratory for sociological research was the city of Chicago itself was that:

Erving Goffman used the language of theater to describe how people present themselves in everyday social life.This is known as:

Some postmodern sociologists work to show us how all "facts" are created arbitrarily by people with varying degrees of power.This is known as:

Which of the following focuses its analyses on face-to-face encounters and interactions?

List and discuss three contributions that Émile Durkheim made to sociology.

Who wrote The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism?

In government,many social actors such as senators,legislative aides,and voters work together as a complex group of interdependent parts to influence society.Seen in this light,government is a:

Which founder of sociology is known,in part,for providing the theoretical foundation of Communism?

As defined by C.Wright Mills,which of the following "enables us to grasp history and biography and the relations between the two within society"?

What do symbolic interactionists study?

Which of the following is defined as a complex group of interdependent positions that together perform a social role and reproduce themselves over time?

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