1. 1 Welcome To Rural Sociology 1000 Introduction to Rural Sociology Mary Grigsby Associate Professor of Rural Sociology Division of Applied Social Sciences

2. 2 Topics of Discussion Class Business Notes Needed No Class Friday Exam Study Tips Exam Review Outline Monday EXAM 2 Stratification Metro and Nonmetro poverty data

3. Exam Study Tips Review your notes from class thoroughly Know all of the material covered in class Memorize all concepts and theories Know how we applied them in class Practice applying them on your own Use text as safety net for concepts & theories Review slides online and be sure you know everything and can fill in details of the slide outline LAST-Use the Exam Review Outline and see if you know all the details under each outline item 3

4. Exam Preparation Tips Make sure you have studied and you have good recall of everything in your notes. Eat a good dinner the evening prior to the exam Go to bed as early as possible and get a good night’s sleep Get up in time to have breakfast the morning of the exam If you have test anxiety create some positive statements to use to block negative thoughts. 4

5. Exam Day Breath and don’t rush. You will have plenty of time to complete the exam. Read every possible answer on multiple choice Don’t “second guess” yourself Start with your weaker type of question If you skip a questions make a mark next to it so you are certain to go back to it If you do not understand a question ask for help from the teacher Don’t let the exam run you— take charge of the exam. 5

7. ERS DATA ON POVERTY http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Income PovertyWelfare/PovertyGeography.htm ERS DATA ON POVERTY http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Income PovertyWelfare/PovertyGeography.htm 7

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9. Rural Poverty at a Glance http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/rdr r100/rdrr100.pdf http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/rdr r100/rdrr100.pdf ERS 9

11. Please answer the three questions below 1. List five things you want. 2. List five things you have that you like. 3. List a favorite experience you have had and describe why you enjoyed it.

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13. 13 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Each level is dependent o the previous level. Body needs are biological and consist of the needs for air, food, water and a temperature range. These needs can be very strong because if deprived over time the person will die. Security needs include those of safety and protection from physical and emotional harm. Social needs include those of affection, belonging, acceptance, and friendship. Ego needs focus on out need for self-respect, autonomy, status, recognition, attention and respect for others.

14. 14 Self Actualization consists of an ongoing process involved in a cause outside our own skin. People on this level work at something very precious, call it a vocation or calling in the old priestly sense. These people are healthy, smart and creative according to Maslow. Maslow included saintly people on this level. But he believed all people should be able to reach this level of fulfillment in life if they have enough to meet basic needs and are given an education that promotes growth.

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