The sociological imagination is:

A. The ability to see the link between society and self
B. A particular point of view
C. The patterned interaction of people in social relationships
D. The belief that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation

A condition in which members of a society have different amounts of wealth, prestige, or power is called:

A. Social change
B. Vertical mobility
C. Social inequality
D. None of these

Social position in a group determines one’s _________?

A. Competence
B. Auto kinetic norms
C. Role
D. Usefulness

Which of the following best explains why sociologists have moved away from defining the family as a monolithic social institution?

A. It does not include childless families
B. It does not include same- sex families
C. It does not include extended family
D. All of the above

Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of social norms?

A. The patterns of behaviour that are considered ideal and satisfy the actor
B. Cultural meanings assigned to a particular action independently of the wishes
C. Shared expectations of behaviour that connote what is considered socially desirable and appropriate
D. Some define ideals about what is wrong and what is right

Some modern psychodynamic theorists or neo-Freudians focused on:

A. The whole
B. Social motives and relationships that influence our behavior
C. Human experience, problems potentials, and ideals
D. Observable behaviors

Research on the effects of playing violent video games most clearly provides evidence that disconfirms the:

A. Mere exposure effect
B. Catharsis hypothesis
C. Frustration- aggression principle
D. Cognitive dissonance theory

Sherif planned a disruption of the water supply in a Boy Scout camp in order to observe how social relationships are influenced by:

A. Superordinate goals
B. Group polarization
C. Ingroup bias
D. Social traps

Patients’ negative expectations about the outcome of a surgical procedure can increase their postoperative experience of pain. This best illustrate the importance of:

A. Transduction
B. Difference thresholds
C. Sensory adaption
D. Top-down processing

who suggested that black people over represented in special needs?

A. Bernstein
B. Tom and jerry
C. Tom linson
D. Trish burleigh