Sociology Theory and Research Quiz

Functionalism is interested in...?

• understanding how social institutions function

• recognizing the interdependence of social institutions

• maintaining social order

• all of the above

Teaching algebra is considered a part of which function of the education system?

• latent function

• agent function

• structural function

• manifest function

An approach that emphasizes the functions of each part of a society is called

• functionalism.

• conflict theory.

• symbolic interactionism.

• social perspective.

Symbols are crucial to social life.

• functionalism

• conflict perspective

• symbolic interactionism

• Dont Pick this answer

Power is one of the most important elements in social life.

• functionalism

• conflict perspective

• symbolic interactionism

• Calculus

What is sociology?

• the scientific study of social structure (human social behavior)

• a particular point of view

• a view that looks at behavior of groups, not individuals

• the study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

_____ is the ability to see the link between society and self.

• sociological imagination

• rationalization

• theoretical perspective

• functionalism

Which example shows CAUSATION? (Which one CAUSED the other to happen.)

• High social media usage and reduced grades.

• Car ran out of gas and being stranded on the side of the road.

• Recess time and number of friends.

Which of the following are benefits of viewing the world sociologically?

• being able to critically assess the truth of commonly held assumptions.

• helping to see the opportunities and constraints of our lives.

• empowering us to be active members of our society.

• All of the above

What concept is this cartoon displaying?

• causation

• correlation

• perspective

• variable