Summary of Intro to Sociology.

Which of the following best describes sociology as a subject?

• The study of individual behavior

• The study of cultures

• The study of society and social interaction

• The study of economics

Which would a quantitative sociologists use to gather data?

• A large survey

• A literature search

• An in-depth interview

• A review of television programs

Kenneth and Mamie Clark used sociological research to show that segregation was:

• beneficial

• harmful

• illegal

• of no importance

Studying sociology helps people analyze data because they learn:

• interview techniques

• to apply statistics

• to generate theories

• all of the above

Berger describes sociologists as concerned with:

• monumental moments in people’s lives

• common everyday life events

• both a and b

• none of the above

Sociology teaches people to:

• develop and accept easy explanations

• see that their perspective is the only perspective

• develop skills to live and work in an integrated world

• take lots of notes and do quizzes.

How do you think taking a sociology course might affect your social interactions?