Judging others by the standards of one's own culture is called:

The term for an irrationality-based negative or positive attitude toward certain groups and their members is:

According to your text, sociology is defined as the:

According to your text, how individuals understand their own and others’ pasts in relation to history and social structure is an example of using:

A hypothesis can be defined as:

Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which theoretical perspective would Jeremy’s argument fall under?

That McDonald’s is found in almost every country around the world is an example of cultural:

Jamaal is conducting a study on gambling. He allows each participant in his study to talk in-depth and at length about their experiences with gambling. Jason is using which method to gather information?

A class of third graders is told that the assistant principal will be visiting their class to confirm their teacher’s reports of bad behavior. When the principal visits, the students behave perfectly. This is an example of the:

Which of the following is not a purpose of the American Sociological Association’s code of ethics?

Kevin conducted a study on whether the length of the line at a local Starbucks affected how well the customers enjoyed their coffee after receiving it. Malcolm conducted the study at his local Starbucks, and found the same results. Kevin’s study had a high level of:

Society and culture:

What is one difference between a more and a folkway?

The term language can be defined as:

Professor Fuentes encourages her students to consider how laws, education, religion, and the media influence how people think, feel, and act. Professor Fuentes wants her students to use:

Symbolic interactionists call attention to:

“Freedom” is an American:

Tameka teaches her children that people come to view themselves as they think others perceive them. Tameka is teaching her children about:

Shonda returns to work after giving birth to her daughter, and finds it difficult to balance her responsibilities as mother, wife, and executive. This is an example of:

In the United States, a person convicted of a felony drug charge is ineligible to receive federal financial aid to attend college. Because of this law, ex-convicts who are released from prison have limited access to higher education and high-paying jobs. Many return to a life of crime. This is an example of a/an __________ of the law.

The Agricultural Revolution is sometimes referred to as “dawn of civilization” because:

Alienation is defined by your text as:

Eleanor is researching the effect social media has on worldwide political awareness and revolution. Felix is examining the effect World of Warcraft has on the romantic relationships of middle-aged men in his metro area. Eleanor’s analysis is _____, while Felix’s analysis is _____.

Emile Durkheim:

Tyson is researching whether the appearance of actors on prime-time television and hit movies negatively impact teenagers’ body images. He is going undercover at a local high school to observe and participate with the students to better understand the world they live in. Tyson is conducting what kind of research?

If we say that a student who engages in delinquent actions will show a decline in school performance, then "decline in school performance" is a(n):

Karl Marx asserted that social change would come about through:

A judge and her gavel. A cop and his gun. A lawyer and her power suit. Who would be most concerned with the parts these objects play in impression management?

A cultural universal is:

Elementary school children are taught to place their right hands over their hearts during the pledge of allegiance. These children are being taught some of the norms and values of the U.S. this is an example of:

Which of the following best captures the functionalist view of society?

According to the text, it is most common for sociological research to:

In the U.S., there is a diverse division of labor. We rely on farmers, truckers, builders, grocers, teachers, lawyers, physicians, and plumbers to meet our needs. This reflects:

Which of the following is the most accurate statement of the linguistic relativity (Sapir-Worf) hypothesis?

Although Americans officially embrace the idea of equality of all people as a national value, many look down on others and/or engage in acts of discrimination. This illustrates the contrast between:

Kurt and Mitch visit an Amish village. Kurt says: “Let’s see if we can round up some old radios and appliances and drop them off for them later this week. I think they’ll appreciate it. They just don’t understand what they’re missing.” Mitch rolls his eyes. Kurt’s perspective is an example of:

"Beliefs" are best defined as:

Tony's family had lived for generations in a small town where traditional roles were strictly observed--girls married, had children, and made homes for men who went to work in the local coal mine, and made the major decisions for the family. When the mine closed and there were no jobs available, Tony moved to a distant city to find work, where he discovered that his existing skills qualified him for only the lowest-paid employment. In addition, he found that his immediate supervisor was a woman. This ran counter to everything he had experienced before, and he began to feel seriously depressed. A sociologist might say Tony was experiencing:

Roza was excited about her new job in the U.S., since she had wanted to go there after seeing American TV shows. When she arrived, although her work situation was fine and people seemed friendly, she was horrified at how much everyone ate and how much food they wasted. She was also confused by the familiarity many young people showed in talking to their elders, which she thought showed a lack of respect. According to our text, Roza is experiencing:

In some societies a reduction in the birth rate is encouraged. People who conform by keeping their family size down can be rewarded with access to better housing ahead of other applicants. In this case, preferential treatment in the housing market (you get moved up on the list for the good apartments) can be seen as: