Sociology Week 1

Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective for Unit 1?

• Describe a sociological perspective.

• Define sociology.

• Analyze psychological perspectives.

• Illustrate symbols, rites, and rituals.

What is the primary lens through which the study of social groups will be examined in this unit?

• Psychological perspective

• Sociological perspective

• Anthropological perspective

• Historical perspective

Sociology is classified alongside which of the following fields?

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Psychology, Economics, Anthropology

• Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

• Literature, Philosophy, Art

According to the text, what is the study of sociology primarily concerned with?

• The study of individual behavior and personal psychological effects.

• The study of social groups, their organization, and the relationships between them.

• The study of political systems and their impact on society.

• The study of historical events and their influence on contemporary culture.

Who are recognized as the founders of sociology?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The French

What is the branch of sociology that speaks of the role of the funeral director in society called?

• Thanatology

• Sociology of Death

• Necrology

• Mortuary Science

Thanatology is derived from the name of which Greek God?

• Zeus

• Hades

• Thanatos

• Apollo

What is the main difference between a funeral and a memorial service according to the text?

• A funeral is for famous people, while a memorial service is for the general public.

• A funeral involves a ceremony, while a memorial service does not.

• A funeral has the body of the deceased present, while a memorial service does not.

• A funeral is religious, while a memorial service is secular.

Which term is used to encompass all funerals and/or memorial services?

• Funeral Rite

• Memorial Service

• Ritual

• Rite of Passage

What is a 'rite' as defined in the text?

• A service held with the body present.

• Any event performed in a solemn and prescribed manner.

• A ceremony specific to funerals only.

• A memorial service without the body present.