Contemporary sociological theories Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 03 - Schools of Thought throughout History Multiple Choice Questions 1. The classical school of criminology is based on the assumption that A. criminals are born, not made. B. individuals choose to commit crimes after weighing the consequences of their actions. C. body build is related to various mental disorders. D. criminals are distinguishable from noncriminals by atavistic stigmata. Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2. The positivist school of criminology posits that A. huma...

82. Answers will vary. Common sense is subjective. If a woman crashes into one's car, one might conclude, according to the conventional wisdom, statements that one has heard over the years, that "women are terrible drivers." In fact, most drivers involved in crashes are men—especially teenagers and those age 70 and older (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2013). Thus, objective data show that, overall, men are worse drivers than women. Please see the section "What is Sociology?" for...

What is sociology? Correct Answer Sociology is the study of society (social/science). (More specifically, it is the scientifc study of social aspects of human life theories & methods (micro, meso, & macro)). What does "social" mean? Correct Answer Social refers to the re-examanation of what is thought of as "natural" or "individual" phenomena in human life through a social lens (many things we believe to be natural or biological are actually human-made products in society). Social fa...

Sociology in Modules 6 th ed by Schaefer Test Bank Sociology in Modules, (Schaefer) Chapter 01 Understanding Sociology 1) The awareness that allows people to comprehend the link between their immediate, personal social settings and the remote, impersonal social world is called A) the sociological imagination. B) anthropology. C) a theory. D) verstehen. 2) Trying to understand why your roommate prefers a certain genre of music, over others, is an example of using one's A) cultur...

Sociology in Modules 6 th ed by Schaefer Test Bank Sociology in Modules, (Schaefer) Chapter 01 Understanding Sociology 1) The awareness that allows people to comprehend the link between their immediate, personal social settings and the remote, impersonal social world is called A) the sociological imagination. B) anthropology. C) a theory. D) verstehen. 2) Trying to understand why your roommate prefers a certain genre of music, over others, is an example of using one's A) cultur...

PostmodernismWhat is a metanarrative - correct answer big story e.g. science or religion What is modernism - correct answer During the 17th century, people began to abandon old religious ways of thinking and adopted a rational scientific mindset instead What caused metanarratives to collapse - correct answer -events such as two world wars which produced nuclear, chemical and biological weapons -environmental damage such as global warming caused by technological process -media tourism res...

CHAPTER 3 SOCIALIZATION Questions included in web quizzing are marked in bold Student Learning Objectives After reading Chapter 3, students should be able to: 1. Recognize that human abilities remain undeveloped unless social interaction unleashes them. 2. Compare change over the past century in the socializing influence of the family, schools, peer groups and the mass media. 3. Appreciate that people’s identities change faster, more often, and more completely than they did j...

Chapter 2 Studying the Family 2.1 Quick Quiz 1) According to the structural-functional theory, the instrumental role in a family is best carried out by the ________. A) marriage therapist B) parents of the couple C) wife D) husband Answer: D Page Ref: 32 A-head: Theoretical Perspectives on Families Skill level: Know the Facts Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 2.2 Describe eight major family theoretical perspectives, identify whether each is macro- and/or micro-level, and summa...

Sociology in Modules 6 th ed by Schaefer Test Bank Sociology in Modules, (Schaefer) Chapter 01 Understanding Sociology 1) The awareness that allows people to comprehend the link between their immediate, personal social settings and the remote, impersonal social world is called A) the sociological imagination. B) anthropology. C) a theory. D) verstehen. 2) Trying to understand why your roommate prefers a certain genre of music, over others, is an example of using one's A) cultur...

Criminology Exam #1 (Ch. 1-4) Questions With Correct Answers. "The field of criminology is..." What? (Ch. 1) An academic field that uses the scientific method to study the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminal behavior Name The Elements of Criminological Enterprise (Ch. 1) 1. Criminal Statistics and Crime Management 2. Sociology of Law / Law and Society 3. Develop Theories of Crime Causation and Criminal Behavior Systems 4. Penology: Punishment, Sanctions, and Corrections 5....