Basics of Sociology vocabulary quiz
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NAME____________________________
Complete the following sentences with the words or phrases that best fit. (1 point each)
1.
A ___________________ is more interested in studying the individual, rather
than studying the group in society.
2. ________________________ are primarily concerned with studying group
behavior.
3. _________________________ are predictable and repeated behaviors of
groups in society. They help us get through life because they teach us what
we can expect in different scenarios and places.
4. Age, race, or likes/ dislikes are all examples of ________________________.
5. The __________________________ looks at human groups and is interested
in the patterns of their behavior.
6. ______________________ occurs between two or more people.
7. Privacy, cleanliness, and wealth are all examples of _________________ and
guide human behavior.
8. _______________________ is the position that a person occupies within a
given group.
9. A car, diamond ring, or particular occupations are all examples of
______________________.
10. Something that is given to a person is said to be ____________________.
11. Something that is earned by an individual is said to be _________________.
12. A ________________ is a rule that is generally accepted by a group. It can be
written or not.
13. ___________________ is the largest group in which you are a member of.
This usually includes a geographical area and a shared way of life.
14. There are normally not any harsh punishments when you break these types
of rules. An example would be sneezing at the dinner
table:__________________
15. It is unspeakable to break these rules. An example would be cannibalism or
incest: _________________.
16. _________________ are usually written rules and the consequences for
breaking them can range from slight to extremely serious.
17. A ______________ is two or more people that interact with each other and
engage in a common activity.
Please answer the following based on your knowledge. (2 points each)
18. Give one example of a folkway
a. ____________________
19. Give an example of a taboo
a. ____________________
20. Give an example of a more
a. _____________________
21. What is one example of a collection of written norms?
_________________________
22. Give an example and explain a time in your life when you experienced role
conflict:___________________________________________________________
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23. Choose a value and list three behaviors that one might exhibit to follow it.
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