EBS Basic / Fall 2024

What is sociology?

• The study of the mind and behavior.

• The study of how people interact with each other and how society works.

• The study of economic systems.

• The study of historical events.

Define sociological imagination. What purpose does it serve?

• The ability to see the connection between personal experiences and larger social forces.

• The ability to predict future societal trends.

• The ability to memorize historical facts.

• The ability to create fictional societies.

What does functionalist theory focus on?

• How groups compete for resources.

• How individuals interact and create meaning.

• How different parts of society work together to keep it stable.

• How media shapes perceptions.

What is culture?

• The process of learning norms and values.

• The study of the mind and behavior.

• The shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group of people.

• The ability to see connections between personal experiences and social forces.

Of the main FOUR agents of socialization, which one is most important?

• Family

• Peers

• School

• Media

What is psychology?

• The study of economic systems.

• The study of historical events.

• The study of the mind and behavior.

• The study of cultural traditions.

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Motivation from external rewards

• Motivation from within

• Motivation from peer pressure

• Motivation from authority figures

What is extrinsic motivation?

• Motivation from within

• Motivation from personal goals

• Motivation from outside rewards

• Motivation from self-satisfaction

What is positive reinforcement?

• Adding something bad to decrease behavior

• Taking away something good to decrease behavior

• Adding something good to increase behavior

• Taking away something bad to increase behavior

What is negative reinforcement?

• Adding something bad to decrease behavior

• Taking away something good to decrease behavior

• Adding something good to increase behavior

• Taking away something bad to increase behavior