Chapter 1: What is Sociology?

A group of people who live in a defined area, who interact with one another, and who share a common culture is what?

• Dynamic equilibrium

• Figuration

• Social Solidarity

• Society

When it is impossible to study individuals without studying society together, this is called what?

• Dynamic equilibrium

• Figuration

• Social Solidarity

• Society

Social ties within a group are known as?

• Dynamic equilibrium

• Figuration

• Social Solidarity

• Society

What is, in a healthy society, when all parts work together to maintain stability?

• Dynamic equilibrium

• Figuration

• Social Solidarity

• Society

At what level do sociologists look at trends among and between large groups and societies?

• Macro

• MIcro

• Culture

At what level do sociologists study small groups and individual interactions?

• Macro

• MIcro

• Culture

A group's shared practices, values, and beliefs is what?

• Macro

• MIcro

• Culture

The Catholic Church ailed or killed people for challenging their beliefs.

• True

• False

Who coined the term sociology?

• WEB Dubois

• Karl Marx

• Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyes

• Herbert Spencer

Which socialist studied society and said they grow and change because of struggles of the different social classes?

• WEB Dubois

• Karl Marx

• Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyes

• Herbert Spencer