Introduction to Sociology Quiz

Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on their belief in a meritocracy? Select one: a.Karl Marx b.Max Weber c.Herbert Spencer d.Émile Durkheim

d.Émile Durkheim

Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology? Select one: a.Auguste Comte b.Karl Marx c.Max Weber d.Émile Durkheim

a.Auguste Comte

Sociology is defined as the: Select one: a.Qualitative analysis of human phenomenon. b.Systematic study of society and social interaction. c.Quantitative analysis of social transgressions. d.Theoretical examination of life's origins.

b.Systematic study of society and social interaction.

What approach is often used to understand what's defined as deviant within a society? Select one: a.Criticism b.Symbolic interactionism c.Constructivism d.Antipositivism

c.Constructivism

Verstehen is defined by the text as: Select one: a.To maintain a moral conscience. b.To compare and contrast social facts. c.To understand in a deep way. d.To require proof of interpretation.

c.To understand in a deep way.

According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a social fact? Select one: a.A religious belief b.A law c.A custom d.All of the above are social facts

d.All of the above are social facts

The process of simultaneously analyzing the behavior of individuals and the society that shapes that behavior (or, the concept that the individual and society are inseparable) is referred to as: Select one: a.Dynamic equilibrium b.Latent functions c.Dramaturgical analysis d.Figuration

d.Figuration

A hypothesis can be defined as: Select one: a.A way to explain different aspects of social interactions b.A testable proposition c.An attempt to explain large-scale relationships d.Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them

b.A testable proposition

Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under? Select one: a.Structural Functionalism b.Conflict Theory c.Symbolic Interactionism d.Behaviorism

b.Conflict Theory

Eleanor is researching the effect social media has on worldwide political awareness and revolution. Felix is examining the effect World of Warcraft has on the romantic relationships of middle-aged men in his metro area. Eleanor's analysis is _____, while Felix's analysis is _____. Select one: a.Micro-level; macro-level b.Macro-level; micro-level c.They are both macro-level. d.They are both micro-level.

b.Macro-level; micro-level

_____ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society. Select one: a.Symbolic Interactionists b.Conflict Theorists c.Structural Functionalists d.Social Individualists

c.Structural Functionalists

Max Weber, Georg Simmel, and Karl Marx were all advocates of: Select one: a.Conflict theory b.Structural functionalism c.Capitalism d.Symbolic interactionism

a.Conflict theory

____ believed that societies grew and changed as a result of the struggles of different social classes over the means of production and greatly favored ____. Select one: a.Durkheim; Communism b.Max Weber; Positivism c.Karl Marx; Communism d.Comte; Antipositivism

c.Karl Marx; Communism

Qualitative sociology can be defined as: Select one: a.In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data. b.Virtual interactivity, online polls, and online gaming. c.Door to door sales pitches, cold calls, and press conferences. d.Statistical methods such as surveys with large numbers of participants.

a.In-depth interviews, focus groups, and/or analysis of content sources as the source of its data.

A paradigm can be defined as: Select one: a.Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them. b.The social ties that bind a group of people together such as kinship, shared location, and religion c.The consequences of a social process that are sought or anticipated d.Social patterns that have undesirable consequences for the operation of society

a.Philosophical and theoretical frameworks used within a discipline to formulate theories, generalizations, and the experiments performed in support of them.

After weeks of protest in Zuccotti Park, NYC's "Occupy Wall Street" divided into two camps: one composed of higher income protestors, and one composed of lower-income protesters. A ______ would be most interested in the relationship and nature of day-to- day exchanges between the two groups. Select one: a.Conflict theorist b.Structural functionalist c.Symbolic interactionist d.Feminist conflict theorist

c.Symbolic interactionist

Political science teacher Mr. Jones asks his students to study how social media can influence public opinion by "following" famous activists, academics, and politicians on Twitter. While reading and exchanging each other's Tweets, some classmates became close friends. The first is an example of the project's ____ function, the second is an example of the project's _____ function. Select one: a.latent; manifest b.manifest; manifest c.manifest; latent d.latent; latent

c.manifest; latent

Weber's proposal of antipositivism influenced sociological researchers to ______ while examining different social worlds. Select one: a.Reject antiquated notions of privacy and consent b.Methodically predict situational outcomes c.Manipulate test subjects into answering difficult questions d.Gain a subjective understanding of human cultural norms

d.Gain a subjective understanding of human cultural norms

Please define C. Wright Mill's sociological imagination. Select one: a.The theory that man evolved slowly over time. b.The process of analyzing human behavior based solely on statistics. c.A series of interviews asking subjects about their sleep habits and dreams. d.How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure.

d.How individuals understand their own and others' pasts in relation to history and social structure.

Alona is examining the impact of the 2011 Penn State scandal on student morale and school spirit by distributing number-scaled surveys in her Introduction to Sociology class. Alona is employing a _____ research method. Select one: a.Qualitative b.Pathos c.Logos d.Quantitative

d.Quantitative