Midterm Essay Examination

Define the sociological perspective (or imagination), cite its components, and explain how they were defined by Wright Mills.
Folkways, mores, and taboos are types of norms. Describe the differences between them and give an example of each.
List the ten major social institutions and briefly explain the assumptions that functionalist and conflict theorists have about social institutions. Pick three social institutions and explain the basic needs that each fulfills in society.
Discuss the eight steps in the research model.
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The Midterm Exam is due by the end of Module 4.

This exam will be graded using the SLA Multi Essay Rubric [226.6 KB PDF file].