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Psych 12 – Sociological Perspective Quiz
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Sociological Perspective Quiz
Part I – Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the BEST response.
1.
Which phrase best describes the Sociological Perspective?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The study of how we learn and remember
Examining how human brains and personality develop over time
The role and impact of Freud on modern psychoanalytical treatments
Examines how we think about, influence and relate to one another
2. The sentence; “Within a group setting, people tend to “follow the herd” which can result
in behaviors that an individual would not normally act out (similar to peer pressure).” Can
BEST be described as;
a.
b.
c.
d.
obedience
conformity
internal pressure
external pressure
3. The most notable sociologist that we studied in this unit was;
a.
b.
c.
d.
Milgram
Piaget
Skinner
Worf
4. A person is most likely to “follow the herd” if one or more of the following is in place
EXCEPT;
a.
b.
c.
d.
We are made to feel incompetent or insecure
We have recently been trepanned
The group is unanimous
We admire the group’s status and attractiveness
5. When our attitudes and actions are inconsistent we often suffer from or anxiety or
tension. We will often seek to relieve this tension through;
a.
b.
c.
d.
hiding
psychotherapy
schemas
rationalization
6. The term ______________ can best be described as; A conventional, formulaic, and
oversimplified conception, opinion, or image. One that is often regarded as embodying
or conforming to a set image or type.
a.
b.
c.
d.
prejudice
assimilation
rationalization
stereotype
7. We often feel most comforatble;
a.
b.
c.
d.
at home
with others of different races or religions
in the company of people who use your language and customs
in bed
8. _____________ differs from ____________ in that it refers to a much smaller,
identifiable cultural background or common history.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Culture / Ethnicity
Culture /History
Ethnicity / History
Ethnicity / Culture
9. All of the following countries can be described as Individualistic Cultures EXCEPT
a.
b.
c.
d.
Canada
France
Belgium
India
10. All of the following countries can be described as Collectivism Cultures EXCEPT
a.
b.
c.
d.
China
Germany
Burma
Laos
Part II – Short Answer
Directions: Answer ONE of the following questions using COMPLETE sentences. You will be
marked out of 5 based on your evidence of thought and effort, as well as your ability to
provide evidence to support your thoughts and ideas.
Question One: Why we should study “culture”? What are some of the pitfalls people should
try to avoid when studying another culture? How does exposure to other cultures benefit
you? How would it benefit others?
Question Two: What is conformity? When is conformity a good thing? When is it a bad
thing? Provide a specific example to back up each answer.
I am answering Question ____________.
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