Sociology: What? Why?

Sociology Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a core concern of Sociology?

a) Social inequality
b) Individual psychology
c) Social change
d) Culture

2. Who is considered the "father of Sociology"?

a) Karl Marx
b) Emile Durkheim
c) Max Weber
d) Auguste Comte

3. What is the primary focus of sociological research?

a) Individual behavior
b) Group behavior
c) Animal behavior
d) Economic trends

4. Which concept refers to shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group?

a) Socialization
b) Culture
c) Social structure
d) Social interaction

5. What is the process by which individuals learn the norms and values of their society?

a) Socialization
b) Acculturation
c) Enculturation
d) Assimilation

6. Which sociological perspective emphasizes conflict and inequality in society?

a) Functionalism
b) Conflict theory
c) Symbolic interactionism
d) Structuralism

7. What is the term for the patterned social arrangements in a society?

a) Social structure
b) Social institutions
c) Social norms
d) Social roles

8. Which sociological perspective focuses on the meanings and interpretations that individuals attach to social interactions?

a) Functionalism
b) Conflict theory
c) Symbolic interactionism
d) Structuralism

9. What is the study of human populations?

a) Demography
b) Anthropology
c) Psychology
d) Economics

10. Which of the following is NOT an example of a social institution?

a) Family
b) Religion
c) Education
d) Personality