Exam 1: Introduction

Which of the following is true of the metatheoretical framework?

Our everyday life is filled with theories as we seek to understand the world around us.

Define and explain the question of order.

What role does social media play in society, today? Be specific.

The authors' metatheoretical framework is built around the questions of

Which of the following is true of sociological theories?

Which word or phrase best matches for the term "nonrational" when used in the context of the authors' metatheoretical framework?

The primary domain of sociology according to Durkheim is social facts.

Explain the Industrial Revolution's impact on sociology.

Which concept asks what accounts for the patterns or predictability of behavior that lead us to experience social life as routine?

Define and briefly explain both the Enlightenment and counter-Enlightenment. In addition, explain how each of sociology's founding fathers' work embodies both movements.

Define and explain the question of action.

In which quadrant would we find the reason of "fear of getting a ticket" to the red light question?

Theory is a system of generalized statements or propositions about phenomena.

Which founding father of sociology, in response to the Industrial Revolution, compared modern society to an "iron cage"?

Discuss the role Durkheim played in the formation of sociology.

Why is it important to read primary works?

What theorist is mentioned when critiques of capitalism are discussed:

Theory is vital to making sense of social life because

The thing to remember about facts is that