Basic or pure sociology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. In Harriet Martineau's first book on methods, the social institution of marriage is criticized as: a. based on an assumption of the inferiority of men. b reinforcing compulsory heterosexuality. . c. based on an assumption of the inferiority of women. d perpetuating social class stratification. . 1. Positivism is best defined as: a. the effect of religion on social institutions and the individuals within them. b. the relationship between scientific and religious social institutio...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which two disciplines provided foundations for the field of psychology? a. physiology and theology b. physiology and sociology c. philosophy and physiology d. sociology and philosophy ANSWER: c 2. While the term “psychology” has existed since at least the early 1700s, when did psychology come to be considered a science? a. the 1750s b. the early 1800s c. the late 180...

Moral Theory - answer-What makes an act right? How do we decide what is the right thing to do? Empirical facts - answer-Not for us to create, but learn Logical truths - answer-discovered, not invented Normative Ethics - answer-the study of how people SHOULD make ethical decisions, regardless of how they actually make them. Describes what ought to be the case. This is what philosophers specialize in. Descriptive Ethics - answer-describing the principles that people in fact, do use , t...

How does the text define psychology? a. As the science of behavior b. As the study of the mind c. As the study of behavior, cognition, and emotion d. As the study of the psyche e. As the study of the brain a. As the science of behavior What is the ultimate goal of psychology? a. To discover how the brain controls behavior b. To explore the human psyche c. To solve the problems of humankind d. To understand human behavior e. To control behavior d. To understand hu...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which two disciplines provided foundations for the field of psychology? a. physiology and theology b. physiology and sociology c. philosophy and physiology d. sociology and philosophy ANSWER: c 2. While the term “psychology” has existed since at least the early 1700s, when did psychology come to be considered a science? a. the 1750s b. the early 1800s c. the late 180...

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...

Chapter 1: The Anthropological Study of Religion TEST QUESTIONS Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which of the following would not be an appropriate task for an anthropologist? a. translating a religious text in the Navaho language b. excavating the ruins of a Mayan temple c. filming an American religious ceremony d. studying the chimpanzees of the Gombe National Park e. all of the above would be appropriate tasks Answer: e page 2 2. A study of a people's religious beliefs and...

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...

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 1 - The Evolution of Psychology Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Which two disciplines provided foundations for the field of psychology? a. physiology and theology b. physiology and sociology c. philosophy and physiology d. sociology and philosophy ANSWER: c 2. While the term “psychology” has existed since at least the early 1700s, when did psychology come to be considered a science? a. the 1750s b. the early 1800s c. the late 180...

COMM MISC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MODULE 5. 1.) When we communicate successfully and stimulate meanings in the minds of others, we achieve: Compromise Agreement Understanding Persuasion 2.) We attempt to communicate effectively in order… to ensure that all of the people we meet like us personally. to be more competitive in the job market. to be able to persuade anyone we meet. to manage communication challenges, create personal opportunities, make better decisions, and make meaningful...