Sociology: Then and Now Answers

An intended and recognized consequence of some element of society is aa.latent function.c.manifest function.b.dysfunction.d.theory.

Symbolic interaction is a form of interaction where interactionists focus on how people use symbols when interacting. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

People who view society as a set of interrelated parts that work together to produce a stable social system are said to employ thea.manifest function.c.interactionist perspective.b.theoretical perspective.d.functionalist perspective.

The principle of Verstehen involvesa.the application of scientific phenomena to the study of relationships.b.studying features of society that are only observable.c.working in isolation to find solutions to problems of society.d.putting yourself in the place of others and trying to see situations through their eyes.

Herbert Spencer was strongly influenced by the views of ____, an evolutionist from the 1800s.a.Auguste Comtec.Charles Darwinb.Karl Marxd.Max Weber

People who focus on the forces in society that promote competition and change employ thea.conflict perspective.c.interactionist perspective.b.functionalist perspective.d.dysfunctionalist perspective.

A latent function is the intended and recognized consequence of some element of society.

Émile Durkheima.developed the theory of social Darwinism.b.was one of the first sociologists to systematically apply the methods of science to the study of society.c.divided society into two classes—the bourgeoisie and the proletariat.d.did all of the above.

Karl Marx coined the phrase “survival of the fittest.”

A theory isa.an explanation of the relationships among particular phenomena.b.an intended and recognized consequence of some element of society.c.a description comprised of the essential characteristics of a feature of society.d.the meanings that individuals attach to their actions.