University of Alabama, Birmingham

SOC 100

Module 3

1)What term refers to the "reflective process based on our interpretations of the reactions of others"?

2. Gabor Mate (M.D.) argues that the explanation “ 'It’s genetic” is a cop-out that allow us to ignore      that underlie many troublesome behaviors."

3. According to Eliot, what is the point that is lost in most popular interpretations of neuroscience?

4. Evidence suggests that early childhood experiences can affect gene expression, and in effect, "turn genes on or off."

5. Which of the following mindsets is reflected in this statement:

“I’m just not a ‘math’ person…I am an ‘artsy’ type” ?

6. Which of the following does reading “Sociology and the Gene” NOT say?

7. Which of the following is NOT an example given in "Sociology and the Gene" in which it was found that environment alters or influences genetic propensities?

8. According to Eliot, there is absolutely NO sex difference in the brains of infants.