Mcat Sociology| 140 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

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Conflict Theory Correct Answer: a theoretical framework in which society is viewed as composed of groups that are competing for scarce resources conflict can lead to changev Symbolic Interactio... nism Correct Answer: a micro-level theory in which shared meanings, orientations, and assumptions form the basic motivations behind people's actions why: humans seek MEANING predicts: come customs will be passed down, cultures will blend Structural Functionalism Correct Answer: a conceptual framework: each element of society serves a particular function to keep the entire system in equilibrium society seeks equilibrium, whole is greater than the sum of parts humans inherently cooperative. why: we need one another, will divide labour to make it function better predicts: division of labour will intensify, each group will have to adapt to reattain equilibrium sociological perspective Correct Answer: understanding human behavior by placing it within its broader social context social constructionism Correct Answer: explores how individuals and groups make decisions to agree upon a given social reality sense of reality comes from jointly constructed understandings sociological imagination Correct Answer: the ability to see the link between society and self "personal troubles" stem from "public issues" (ie. joblessness) social exchange theory Correct Answer: the theory that our social behavior is an exchange process, the aim of which is to maximize benefits and minimize costs [Show More]

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