Sociology Quiz

What is the definition of sociology?

• The study of human ancestors through culture and environment

• The study of the behavior of humans in society and the consequences of those behaviors

• The study of the mind and behavior

• The study of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment

Who is considered the father of sociology?

• Auguste Comte

• Émile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

What does the term 'socius' mean in Latin?

• Study

• Companionship

• Society

• Behavior

Which approach to sociology uses research-based methods similar to those used in other sciences?

• Positivist approach

• Quantitative approach

• Interpretive approach

• Qualitative approach

What is the main focus of social psychology within sociology?

• The study of social order

• The study of social change

• The presentation and effects of social interaction

• The study of human ancestors

Which method of studying sociology involves the collection of data and information in the physical location under study?

• Surveys

• Textual analysis

• Field research

• Experiments

What is the focus of applied sociology?

• To study the progression of human culture over time

• To research and present findings to non-academic audiences

• To conduct research to present to academic audiences

• To directly help people with social problems

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven areas of sociology?

• Cognitive psychology

• Social organization

• Human ecology

• Population and demographics

What is the main difference between sociology and psychology?

• Sociology studies social life at a certain point in time while psychology studies individual thoughts and behaviors

• Sociology focuses on human ancestors while psychology focuses on modern humans

• Sociology studies the mind while psychology studies society

• Sociology uses qualitative research while psychology uses quantitative research

Which of the following is a career path that a sociology degree can lead to?

• Mechanical engineering

• Community organizing

• Graphic design

• Software engineering