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Sociology
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Culture Study Guide
1. List the 12 American values identified by Robin Williams (The sociologist, not the
comedian)
2. Explain what a value contradiction is and give an example.
3. Explain what internalization is and why it is the most effective form of social control.
4. Give an example of a status and role you have. Is this an achieved or ascribed status?
(explain why) Give a potential role conflict that you face because of this status.
5. What is a subculture? Give an example.
Hollister
Sociology
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6. What is a counterculture? Give an example.
7. What is the theory of linguistic relativity? Give an example that would support this
theory.
8. During the Stanford prison experiment the psychologist was talking about the parole
officer and said, “He took on a role, or rather the role took over him.” Explain what he
means by this.
9. Explain the Thomas Theorem. Give an example to support this theorem from the
Stanford prison experiment.
10. How did the social structure of Abu Ghraib prison contribute to the mistreatment of
prisoners?