Explain what the term alienation means and identify the first sociologist to use it. Provide a detailed example illustrating a case of alienation.

Hu 1. Explain what the term alienation means and identify the first sociologist to use it.
Provide a detailed example illustrating a case of alienation.
2. Sociologists have offered several different explanations for the rise in the divorce rate in the U.S. in recent decades. Choose two of those explanations, and (a) briefly describe their main points, (b) state which explanation makes the most sense to you, and (c) give the reasons why.
3. What is the difference between nurture and nature? Explain how each contributes to human behavior. Discuss the one that you think is more important, using an example and explaining why.
4. Define socialization and then:
a. Name three agents of socialization, explaining what each one is and giving a detailed illustration of how it affects a persons life.
b. Explain what you learned about socialization from the studies of Danielle.
5. Fully discuss one of the following two experiments:
a. Hawthorne Effect
b. Stanford Prison Study (Zimbardo)
Be certain to include the relationship between the independent variable/dependent variable and the conclusion of the study.
LA-102 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
6. Discuss the definitions and the importance and implications of:
a. Instinct
b. Reflexes and drives
c. Culture and language
Give an example of each.
7. Define:
a. Ethnocentrism
b. Cultural relativity (relativism).
Discuss how these might affect racism, prejudice, and discrimination. Use specific examples.
8. Define minority group. Then choose one of the examples studies and trace historically some of the problems and experiences encountered by this group in the United States. Be specific.
9 Describe personality development according to
a. Mead
b. Cooley According to their opinions, could personality emerge even if the individual were reared in isolation? Why or why not?
10. Define the following terms and give an example of each as they apply to your life.
a. Ascribed status c. Role
b. Achieved status d. Role conflict
11. With the current debate centering on immigration, please address the following:
a. Define immigration
b. Briefly discuss the theories of Malthus with respect to population/migration. Was Malthus correct? Why or why not?

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