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Questions about the Sociological Paradigms

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____ emphasizes that people act on the basis of their interpretation of the language and symbols in a situation.   Symbolic Interaction  
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____ views society as a homeostatic unit that exist in near equilibrium.   Functionalism  
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People who assume that society is an arena of constant competition and change are using the _______ paradigm.   conflict theory  
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Which paradigm raises questions about the self?   Symbolic interaction  
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The "looking-glass self" is a theory from the ____ paradigm.   symboic interaction  
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The ____ paradigm involves the study of individuals in society and their definitions of situations.   symbolic interaction  
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The social construction of reality is a focus of the ____ paradigm.   symbolic interaction  
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The ____ paradigm draws focus on the meaning people attach to their action.   symbolic interaction  
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The ____ paradigm is most likely to focus on patterns of social inequality   conflict theory  
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The focus of ______ is on the consequences of social patterns for the operation of society.   functionalism  
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The ____ paradigm is most likely to support the status quo.   functionalism  
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Karl Marx is associated with ____.   conflict theory  
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Which theory could be used to explain how prostitution perpetuates inequity between powerful groups and subordinate groups?   conflict theory  
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Which theory would be best to explain how prostitutes define their roles?   symbolic interaction  
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The ____ paradigm is most likely to note that prostitution creates jobs.   functionalism  
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The term equilibrium is associated with which paradigm?   Functionalism  
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If things are perceived as real, they are real in their consequences.   Thomas Theorem  
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Looking glass self   Charles Horton Cooley  
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Social Darwinism   Spencer  
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Karl Marx   Conflict theory  
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We think of ourselves as we imagine how others view us.   Looking Glass Self  
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consensus   Functionalism  
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Homeostatic system   Functionalism  
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Various groups or categories of people compete for limited resources.   Conflict theory  
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Focuses upon explaining the mechanisms for social change.   Conflict theory  
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inequalities   Conflict theory  
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structure and function   Functionalism  
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Subjective meaning must be examined to understand behavior.   Symbolic interaction  
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