Midterm Exam
Started:
November 1, 2011 7:16 PM
Submitted:
November 1, 2011 8:42 PM
Time spent:
01:25:55
Total score:
95/100 = 95% Total score adjusted by 0.0 Maximum possible score: 100
1.
Reasons List three benefits for studying social problems.
Student Response:
If we understand what causes social problems we can work to diminish their impact on society. Understanding social problems & social policies gives us power to make informed decisions. Score:
2/2
2.
Definition of Social Pathology Define social problems according to the social pathological perspective.
Student Response:
Persons or situations that interfere with the normal workings of society Social Problems are a violation of moral expectations. Sample Correct Answer
Violation of Moral Expectations
Score:
2/2
3.
Cause of Social Pathology What is the CAUSE of social problems from the Social Pathology Perspective?
Student Response:
The cause of social problems is failure in socialization. Sample Correct Answer
Falure in Socialization Defectives: Cannot be taught, Dependent: handicapped in receiving instruction, Delinquent: reject teachings Later Social pathologists: Wrong Values being learned. sick and criminal individuals are immoral.
Score:
1.5/2
4.
Social Pathology Conditions According to social pathology what are the CONDITIONS that lead to social problems?
Student Response:
Social problems flourish when inherently defective individuals inbreed and pass their lack of morals onto their offspring. Or when the social environment becomes corrupt. Sample Correct Answer
Early Social Pathology Some people are inherently defective defective, dependent and delinquent classes perpetuate themselves through inbreeding. Later social Pathologist Bad Social Environment immoral qualities of society leads to social pathology
Score:
2/2
5.
Social Pathology Consquences What are the consequences