SOC 200 Practice test 1

Which of the following is an accurate criticism of the structural-functional approach? a. It ignores inequality that can generate tension and conflict. b. It focuses too much on social dysfunction. c. It focuses too much on power divisions in society. d. It is a politically liberal view of society.

a. It ignores inequality that can generate tension and conflict.

Which discipline defines itself as "the systematic study of human society"? a. sociology b. psychology c. economics d. history

a. Sociology

To evaluate a theory, sociologists: a. gather data or facts. b. follow the conventional wisdom of their society. c. are guided by what they personally want to be true. d. All of the above are correct.

a. gather data or facts

The main characteristic of the _____ approach is its view of society as orderly and stable. a . structural-functional b. social-conflict c. social-interaction d. None of the above is correct.

a. structural-functional

The theoretical approach in sociology that assumes society is a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability is the: a. structural-functional approach. b. social-conflict approach. c. symbolic-interaction approach. d. None of the above is correct

a. structural-functional approach.

The "framework for building theory that sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change" is the: a. structural-functional approach. b. social-conflict approach. c. symbolic-interaction approach. d. All of the above are correct.

b. social-conflict approach.

Which of the following questions is the focus of the symbolic-interaction approach? a. How is society held together? b. How is society divided? c. How do people experience society? d. How do some people protect their privileges?

c. How do people experience society?

The social-conflict approach draws attention to: a. how elements contribute to the overall operation of society. b. how people construct meaning in their interaction. c. patterns of social inequality. d. the stable aspects of society.

c. patterns of social inequality.

The term "sociology" was coined in 1838 by: a. Karl Marx. b. Herbert Spencer. c. Adam Smith. d. Auguste Comte

d. Auguste Comte

A statement of how and why specific facts are related is called a(n): a. approach. b. precept. c. concept. d. theory.

d. theory