What was the independent variable in Phillip Zimbardo’s Stanford County Prison Experiment? 

Which event did not contribute to the origins of Sociology? 

Illustration of Survey Research: Studying the African American Elite. What were the findings of the survey research? 

Sociological Theory What is a macro-level orientation and a micro-level orientation? 

_________________ coined the term Sociology in 1838 to describe a new way of thinking. 

12. Mom sent to her son, Jeff, a letter on his 16th birthday, while he was away at military school.  In the letter, Mom promised to give Jeff $150,000 for college, if he “stayed clear of girls and alcohol and drugs.” Jeff studiously stayed away from alcohol and drugs and girls until he graduated from military school. When Jeff called mom for the college money she had promised, Mom said, “I’ve been practicing yoga, it is life changing, and I have decided to open a yoga studio, so I need every penny. Sorry, but I cannot give you the money.” Jeff sued Mom for the $150,000. How should the court rule?     

3. Abe and Bob have a verbal agreement for Abe to be the general contractor on an extensive remodel of Bob’s home. Bob wants to add a second story and a garage on his home, as well as landscape the back yard. Although Abe and Bob did not discuss the specific length of time that it will take to complete the remodel, adding a second story alone is estimated to take eight months.  Around six months after Abe started work on the remodel, Bob fired Abe because the job was taking longer than he planned. Abe sued to enforce the contract and seeks damages. Bob claims that there is no enforceable contract. What is the likely outcome?  

4. Don owns Greenacres, a 100-acre parcel of farm land. On March 1, Don offered to sell Greenacres to Paxton for $1,000,000. Paxton told Don that he might be interested in purchasing Greenacres, but he could not get the necessary financing until May 1. Don said that he would hold the land until May 1 and that day, he signed a document stating, “I offer to sell my 100-acre parcel, Greenacres, for $1,000,000 in return for the $5 that I have received from Paxton. I promise to hold the offer open until May 1.” On April 15, Paxton told Don that he was ready to buy Greenacres, but Don said that he had changed his mind and did not want to sell it. If Paxton asserts a claim against Don based on Don’s written promise to sell him the property, what is the likely result?    

6. Carrie and Paul were collectors of antique vases. On March 1, Carrie told Paul that she was thinking of selling her antique Elizabeth III vase. Paul said that he probably was interested in buying the vase. After some further discussion, Paul paid Carrie $250. On March 15, Carrie signed a document that contained this provision, “For $250 as valuable consideration, I offer to sell my Elizabeth III vase for $10,000. If Paul decides to purchase the vase, the $250 that I have received from him shall be applied to the purchase price. If Paul decides not to purchase the vase, I will keep the $250. I promise to hold this offer open until May 1.” On April 15, Paul informed Carrie that he intended to purchase the vase, but Carrie said that she had already sold the vase to someone else. If Paul asserts a claim against Carrie based on Carrie’s promise to keep the offer open until May 1, the court should:

9. Amy decided to redecorate her house and she hires Helen, a professional decorator. As part of the contract, Helen purchases furniture, window treatments, and other items for Amy’s home. Helen’s fee includes an hourly charge for the interior design services, as well as charges for the items that Helen purchased for Amy’s home.  The final charges are approximately $20,000 for Helen’s design services and $25,000 for the new furnishings for the home. Under the majority view, what is the controlling law?