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Question 81 out of 1 pointsSociologists assert that there is a close relationship between theindividual and society. How does Pam Fishman’s research on genderand power in heterosexual couples characterize this relationship?

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Which of the following statements best describe the approach taken by macro sociologist?
What is macro level sociological perspective?
Which of the following theoretical perspectives would be referred to as macro level?
Which of the following theoretical approaches are considered macro level perspectives quizlet?

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Fishman’s data shows how macro-level phenomena likegender and power manifest themselves in everydayinteractions.Question 90 out of 1 pointsThe information revolution has made it much easier to access allkinds of data and information, no matter where you are. What effecthas this had on mass media overall?

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Question 101 out of 1 pointsWhy would culture shock be a useful state of mind for a sociologist?

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Question 10 out of 1 pointsMacrosociology and microsociology seem to make very differentassumptions about how society works. How does sociology, as adiscipline, deal with these two very different perspectives?

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Question 21 out of 1 pointsWhat does Bernard McGrane, the “Zen sociologist” who recommendsthe beginner’s mind as a way to develop a sociological perspective,say about discovery?

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The everyday actor approaches the social world with a “recipe,” orpractical knowledge, which allows him to do everyday things. Whatare the limitations of this sort of practical knowledge?

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Question 41 out of 1 pointsWhich of the following statements best describes the approach takenby macrosociologists?

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Question	Answer
Sociology	the essential wisdom of the discipline of sociology
By stating that the sociological perspective shows us "the strange in the familiar," the text argues that sociologists	reject the familiar idea that people simply decide how to act in favor of the initially strange idea that society shapes our lives.
The pioneering sociologist who studied patterns of suicide in Europe was	Emile Durkheim.
We would expect the sociological perspective to be MOST likely to develop in a place that was	small and socially isolated.
Comte described the earliest human societies as being at which stage of historical development?	theological stage
_____ is a way of understanding the world based on science.	Positivism
We would expect the sociological perspective to be MOST likely to develop in a place that was	experiencing many social changes.
Most of today's sociologists agree with Auguste Comte's claim that	science has an important place in sociology
A statement that explains how and why specific facts are related is called a(n)	theory.
Looking at the United States, high suicide rates are typical of areas in which people	live spread apart in low-density areas.
Which of the following BEST describes the focus of the structural-functional approach?	the consequences of social patterns for the operation of society
Which of the following is a criticism of the structural-functional approach?	not critical of inequalities based on social class, race, ethnicity, and gender
Who was the U.S. sociologist who distinguished between the manifest functions and the latent functions of social patterns?	Robert K. Merton
Which of the following is the BEST example of a latent function of going to college?	It ignores inequality that can generate tension and conflict.
Looking at the operation of U.S. schools, the social-conflict approach might lead a sociologist to conclude that	tracking provides some students with far better schooling than others.
Which pioneering sociologist founded Chicago's Hull House to assist immigrants and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?	Jane Addams
The _____ approaches are macro-level, describing societies in broad terms.	structural-functional and social-conflict
Which of the following founding sociologists urged sociologists to understand a social setting from the point of view of the people in it?	Max Weber
Building social relationships and creating jobs are two of the ____ of sports	latent functions
Which of the following statements is based on a symbolic-interaction analysis of sports?	Each player understands the game a little differently.
Which of the concepts listed below refers to measuring exactly what you intend to measure?	validity
Critical sociology can BEST be described as a(n) ________ approach.	activist
What research method was used in Philip Zimbardo's study, the "Stanford County Prison"?	an experiment
E. Digby Baltzell's historical study, Puritan Boston and Quaker Philadelphia, illustrates which research method?	existing sources
Which sociological research method is likely to be the MOST difficult to replicate (repeat)?	participant observation
Cultural patterns that are widespread among a society's population are referred to as	popular culture.
Experts have documented almost _______ languages around the world.	7,000
Cultural change is set in motion in three general ways. What are they?	invention, discovery, and diffusion
This language, which is the native tongue or official language in several world regions, has become the preferred second language in most of the world.	English
Cultural change is set in motion in three general ways. What are they?	invention, discovery, and diffusion
This language, which is the native tongue or official language in several world regions, has become the preferred second language in most of the world.	English
Which statements represent an emerging value in our society?	"Work is important, but I want more time for leisure and personal growth."
The Census Bureau reports that only ten different languages are spoken in the United States. TRUE OR FALSE?	False
About how many adults in the United States speak a language other than English at home?	60 million
The fact that some married men and married women are sexually unfaithful to their spouses is an example of _____ culture, while the fact that most adults say they support the idea of sexual fidelity is an example of _____ culture.	real; ideal
The early U.S. sociologist who described the difference between folkways and mores was	William Graham Sumner.
All of the following are values, identified by Robin Williams, as being central to U.S. culture EXCEPT	belief in tradition
The chapter's opening story of the diversity initiative at Charles Schwab & Co. shows us that	learning more about cultural diversity can help a company boost sales.
George Murdock pointed to many cultural universals. What is NOT an example of a cultural universal?	belief in a heavenly afterlife
Which theoretical approach gives an evolutionary explanation of why the sexual "double standard" is found around the world?	the sociobiology approach
The term Homo sapiens, the name of our species, comes from Latin meaning	"intelligent person."
In 2010, about what share of the U.S. population was officially counted as poor?	15.1 percent
Work involving mostly mental activity is called	white-collar work
Which concept refers to the historical practice in England of passing on property to only the first-born male descendant?	the law of primogeniture
According to Karl Marx, social stratification in a capitalist society always involves	class conflict.Olga works as a district sales manager for a small corporation. Which of the following categories correctly describes her work?
Olga works as a district sales manager for a small corporation. Which of the following categories correctly describes her work?	white-collar
Social stratification is a concept that refers to	ranking categories of people in a hierarchy.
A college professor with advanced degrees, moderate salary, and little power to shape national events can be described as having	low status consistency
Marx thought of inequality in terms of two main classes. In contrast, Weber envisioned inequality in terms of	a socioeconomic ranking
Critics of the 1996 welfare reforms claim the new system	has done little to reduce poverty in the US.
Which of the following concepts refers to an economy based on computer technology?	postindustrial economy
When in history did global population begin to spike upward?	1750
Which of the following concepts refers to the number of live births in a given year for every 1,000 people in a population?	crude birth rate
what year was half the U.S. population living in urban places for the first time?	1920
long-term harm to the environment caused by a short-sighted focus on material affluence	The concept of "environmental deficit"
long-term harm to the environment caused by a short-sighted focus on material affluence	Sunbelt cities generally have larger populations and are larger in physical size.
In terms of migration within the United States, the region of the country most often left behind is	the heartland or Great Plains, from North Dakota down to Texas.
The basic idea behind demographic transition theory is	population patterns reflect a society's level of technological development
In global perspective, the crude birth rate of high income nations such as the United States is	below average
Currently, about how many people are added to the world's population each year?	83 million
Looking at countries around the world, what is the relationship between average income level and rate of population increase?	The lower the average income, the greater the population increase.

Which of the following statements best describe the approach taken by macro sociologist?

Which of the following statements best describes the approach taken by macrosociologists? Macrosociology directly examines large-scale social structures in order to see how they affect individual lives.

What is macro level sociological perspective?

Macro-level sociology looks at large-scale social processes, such as social stability and change. Micro-level sociology looks at small-scale interactions between individuals, such as conversation or group dynamics. Micro- and macro-level studies each have their own benefits and drawbacks.

Which of the following theoretical perspectives would be referred to as macro level?

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective This level of sociological analysis is called macro sociology: It looks at the big picture of society and suggests how social problems are affected at the institutional level.

Which of the following theoretical approaches are considered macro level perspectives quizlet?

Structural Functionalism and Conflict Theory are two macro level theories that approach how societies function from very different perspectives.

statements describes approach macro level perspective

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