Soc 001 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2022 » Quiz 1

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Question #1
Sociology is defined as the study of
A.   past societies.
B.   individuals and their personalities.
C.   human behavior in society.
D.   past cultures.
Question #2
Sociology is a(n) _____ discipline, meaning conclusions are based on systematic observations.
A.   faith-based
B.   empirical
C.   commonsense
D.   rigorous
Question #3
Auguste Comte believed sociology could
A.   help solve social problems.
B.   not solve social problems.
C.   discover the laws of the natural world.
D.   discover the laws of human social behavior.
Question #4
Which theorist is regarded as having coined the term “sociology”?
A.   Emile Durkheim
B.   Harriet Martineau
C.   Auguste Comte
D.   Alexis de Tocqueville
Question #5
Weber defined verstehen as
A.   the multidimensionality of society.
B.   a constantly evolving organism.
C.   a hands-off approach to understanding society.
D.   understanding social behavior from the point of view of those engaged in it.
Question #6
According to Karl Marx, capitalism
A.   is a strong force in ensuring world peace.
B.   is built on the exploitation of workers.
C.   is negotiated by cultural values.
D.   facilitates upward social mobility.
Question #7
The sociological perspective that views power struggles as the source of social change is
A.   none of these.
B.   symbolic interactionism.
C.   Functionalism.
D.   conflict theory.
Question #8
According to Marx, class conflict is
A.   embedded in the system of capitalism.
B.   independent of the capitalist system.
C.   rare, given the upward mobility capitalism offers.
D.   largely inconsequential since it can never succeed.
Question #9
According to conflict theory, what is the basic relationship of individuals to society?
A.   Women and men are bound together in a system of gender relationships that shape identities and beliefs.
B.   Individuals are subordinated to society.
C.   Individuals and society are interdependent.
D.   Individuals occupy fixed social roles.
Question #10
What distinguishes sociology from mere opinion or other forms of social commentary?
A.   The focus on universal truths
B.   The importance assigned to common sense
C.   The use of empirical analysis
D.   The search for solutions to social problems
Question #11
Which condition was associated with the development of sociology?
A.   The increasingly important role of religion
B.   The reemergence of national isolationism
C.   The increasing importance of traditional sources of authority
D.   The rapid growth of capitalism
Question #12
Marx used the term _____ for those people in society who are discarded by the capitalist system and _____ for those in the working class.
A.   lumpenproletariat; proletariat
B.   petty bourgeoisie; lumpenproletariat
C.   bourgeoisie; petty bourgeoisie
D.   proletariat; bourgeoisie
Question #13
Among other notable accomplishments, _____ was the first Black person in any field to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard.
A.   Robert Park
B.   W. E. B. DuBois
C.   Jane Addams
D.   Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Question #14
When one part of society is not working, it destabilizes the rest of society and causes social problems. This statement reflects the _____ approach.
A.   microsociological
B.   symbolic interactionist
C.   conflict
D.   functionalist
Question #15
Merton referred to the unintended consequences of behavior as ____ functions.
A.   hidden
B.   indirect
C.   manifest
D.   latent

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