Question 10 According to the Thomas theorem we do not act on facts (reality) but

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Question 10

According to the Thomas theorem we do not act on facts (reality) but on

the challenges placed in our social path.

sociological relativity.

our interpretation or perception of reality.

how facts relate to one another.

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Question 11

In some cultures, males are expected to be passive and females dominant. This is an example of

deviance.

cultural change.

transgender.

gender.

2 points

Question 12

At RCC some people teach classes, others sell books and school supplies, some clean the buildings and restrooms, while others coach sports. This is an example of

mechanical solidarity.

Gemeinschaft.

a sign-vehicle.

a specialized division of labor.

2 points

Question 13

As a sociologist I am interested in researching the everyday lives of homeless women in Riverside, California. What level of analysis will best inform my research?

mezo-level of analysis.

macro-level of analysis (macrosociology).

micro-level of analysis (microsociology).

functionalist level of analysis.

2 points

Question 14

Deviance is often perceived as threatening because it

undermines predictability, the foundation of social life.

it is done by bad people.

challenges sanctions.

is undefinable.

2 points

Question 15

The rate at which former prisoners are rearrested is known as

recidivism.

serial crime.

"three strikes."

the deviant ratio.

2 points

Question 16

According to sociologist Harold Garfinkel, individuals are subjected to what upon entry to a total institution?

A degradation ceremony.

Hazing.

A welcome party.

A video with survival instructions.

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Question 17

Expressing emotions is purely a biological response to some stimuli.

True

False

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Question 18

The first socialization message most of us receive as infants is regarding

food.

gender.

love.

language.

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Question 19

Before the Industrial Revolution, children

went straight from childhood to adulthood, with no stopover called adolescence.

matured faster.

were less rebellious than they are now.

were considered the work of the devil and required strict parental supervision.

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Question 20

From a macrosociological perspective social structure sets limits and provides guidance for your behavior.

True

False

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Question 21

Michelle is a college student and a prostitute. She makes, on average, $300 a day. When confronted by her friend, Michelle exclaimed, "Well, I make a lot more money than you do. Besides, no one gets hurt. It's no big deal." Michelle is likely engaging in

techniques of neutralization.

lying -- to herself and to her friend.

a cover-up.

techniques of justification.

2 points

Question 22

From Mead's analysis of the self, we can conclude

that "self" is a negative aspect of human development.

that self comes into being primarily during team games.

that a sense of self arises spontaneously at about the age of two.

that the self is a product of society.

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Question 23

a status symbol.

a prop in impression management.

indicative of her ascribed status as Queen of England.

all of the above

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Question 24

Culture is the broadest framework that determines what kind of person you become.

True

False

a.

the challenges placed in our social path.

b.

sociological relativity.

c.

our interpretation or perception of reality.

d.

how facts relate to one another.

Explanation / Answer

Ans 10 C) our interpretation or perception of reality.

According to the thomas theorum , what a person interprets the situation as , the same happens in the reality. It means if we interpret some situation as real , it will become real in its consequences. So it is not the reality of the situation that we act on , but on our perception of the facts or reality.

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