Deck 3: Perspectives on Society and Interaction

Question 1

Which major sociological perspective is most likely to ask questions regarding scarce resources?

A) Conflict perspective
B) Symbolic interaction perspective
C) Functionalist perspective
D) All of the above.

Answer 1

Conflict perspective

Question 2

Which perspective is most likely to ask questions related to social inequality?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which perspective is most likely to ask questions related to how a particular audience understands a media message?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which perspective is most likely to ask questions about how coercion is used in society?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 5

Which perspective is mostly likely to analyze society as if it were an organism?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 6

Which sociological perspective is most likely to analyze a situation on the small group or individual level?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 7

Which perspective argues that people must study the processes by which human interaction between individuals and larger society occurs?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 8

________ perspective examines what brings society together.

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 9

____________ perspective examines what pulls society apart.

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 10

Functionalists generally do NOT consider or believe:

A) the cohesive nature of rituals in society.
B) that structural inequalities create disharmony in society.
C) that society is similar to a machine.
D) That some people are more deserving of wealth than others.

Question 11

One criticism of exchange theory is that

A) People have equal rights in society.
B) Those who lack resources may be negatively impacted during a transaction.
C) Those who have little power have the most to gain.
D) It reduces relationships to calculated actions.

Question 12

Which perspective might best analyze the presentation of self in everyday life?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 13

Which of the following sociologists is NOT a conflict theorist?

A) W.E.B. DuBois
B) C. Wright Mills
C) Karl Marx
D) August Comte

Question 14

Which of the following perspectives incorporate a macrosociological approach?

A) Symbolic interaction
B) Conflict
C) Functionalism
D) Both B and

Question 15

A company spends millions of dollars to have the perfect logo designed that conveys hospitality toward customers. Which perspective would best analyze this outcome?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 16

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of individual experience and interactions between people?

A) Functionalism
B) Conflict theory
C) Symbolic interaction
D) Exchange theory

Question 17

The assumption that people enter relationships when each participant has something to offer that the other desires, with each person both giving and gaining is part of what concept?

A) Symbolic interaction
B) Exchange theory
C) Equality theory
D) Master status theory

Question 18

Conflict and violence mean the same thing.

Question 19

Symbolic interaction is a macrosociological perspective.

Question 20

Functionalism is a macrosociological perspective.

Question 21

Conflict theory is a microsociological perspective.

Question 22

Symbolic interaction is a microsociological perspective.

Question 23

Functionalism is a microsociological perspective.

Question 24

False consciousness occurs when those without power in society accept the beliefs promoted by the wealthy and powerful.

Question 25

A functionalist might argue that people in society must share a common identity for cooperation to take place.

Question 26

Define the terms macrosociology and microsociology. What is the difference between the two? Which perspectives are macro, which perspectives are micro, and why?

Question 27

Define and give two examples of the self-fulfilling prophecy. Why is this concept important to understand?

Question 28

Explain what is the looking glass self. Who discussed it, and what sociological perspective does it represent? Be specific, detailed and accurate in your definition of the looking glass self.

Question 29

Identify the core assumptions of conflict perspective. You must use accurate sociological terms in your response.

Question 30

Identify the core assumptions of symbolic interaction perspective. You must use accurate sociological terms in your response.

Question 31

Identify the core assumptions of functionalist perspective. You must use accurate sociological terms in your response.

Question 32

Highlight and identify the key differences between functionalist perspective and symbolic interactionist perspective.

Question 33

Highlight and identify the key differences between symbolic interactionist perspective and conflict perspective.

Question 34

Highlight and identify the key differences between functionalist perspective and conflict perspectives.

Question 35

How would we define a scarce resource in society? What are examples of scarce resources (other than natural resources) and how might the struggle over such resources shape society? Provide two examples of how competition over scarce resources can impact society.

Question 36

Describe how conflict theorists view the role of conflict in society. Provide an example of how conflict might impact social change.

Question 37

What is the difference between a macrosociological perspective and a microsociological perspective? Provide examples of both.

Question 38

What is the Thomas theorem? With which sociological perspective does this theorem best align and why? Begin your answer by defining the Thomas theorem.

Question 39

Discuss the major elements of the symbolic interactionist perspective. How does symbolic interaction differ from conflict theory perspective?

Question 40

Discuss the major elements of conflict theory. How does conflict theory differ from functionalist perspective?

Question 41

What is the looking-glass self? What are the main elements and the process of the looking glass self? How does it impact our behavior and self-identity?

Question 42

Define self-fulfilling prophecy. Why is this concept important to understanding social inequality? Provide at least two examples of self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 43

What is exchange theory and its main elements? What is at least one weakness of exchange theory?