Sociology Chapter 1

What is the science that studies human behavior?

• Anthropology
• Social Stratification
• Sociology
• Social Recognition

Who is the Father of Sociology?

• Karl Marx
• Herbert Spencer
• Auguste Comte
• Emile Durkheim

What is the term where social structure remains stable?

• Social Dynamic
• Societal Progress
• Social Static
• Social Equilibrium

What is the term where the social structure is in change?

• Social Static
• Social Transformation
• Societal Progress
• Social Dynamic

What do sociologists study?

• Social inequality
• Physical sciences
• Mathematical equations
• Biological processes

According to the sociological perspective, are humans social beings?

• No, humans are primarily individualistic
• Yes, humans are inherently social beings
• It depends on personal preferences
• Socialization has no impact on human behavior

What influences our behavior according to the sociological perspective?

• Personal choices and characteristics
• Social factors such as culture and social class
• Biological factors only
• Random chance

What is the sociological imagination?

• Viewing society from an insider's perspective
• Ignoring the influence of social structures on behavior
• Recognizing the impact of personal choices on society
• Understanding the relationship between an individual and the wider society

According to the functional perspective, how is society held together?

• Through conflict and competition
• Through consensus and agreement
• Through individual interactions
• Through social hierarchies

According to conflict theorists, what is at the basis of social conflict?

• Competition over scarce resources
• Consensus and agreement
• Individual interactions
• Symbolic interaction