Quiz on Dominant Approaches & Ideas in the Social Sciences

What does Structural Functionalism emphasize about social institutions?

• They are irrelevant to society.

• They are primarily focused on individual behavior.

• They serve a purpose and are indispensable.

• They are all interchangeable.

Who is associated with the concept of 'functional prerequisites' in Structural Functionalism?

• Karl Marx

• Talcott Parsons

• Robert Merton

• George Herbert Mead

What are manifest functions?

• Unintended consequences of a social process.

• Functions that do not affect society.

• Sought or anticipated consequences of a social process.

• Negative outcomes of social processes.

What is a latent function of college education?

• Meeting new people.

• Finding a good job.

• Preparing for a career.

• Gaining knowledge.

What does the term 'social dysfunction' refer to?

• Positive outcomes of social processes.

• The harmony of social institutions.

• The absence of social roles.

• Undesirable consequences for society.

According to Marxism, what is the proletariat?

• The wealthy investors.

• The middle class.

• The working class.

• The ruling class.

What does 'class consciousness' refer to?

• Awareness of one's social class interests.

• Ignorance of social class dynamics.

• The ability to change social classes.

• The rejection of class systems.

Who developed the concept of Psychoanalysis?

• Talcott Parsons

• Robert Merton

• Sigmund Freud

• Karl Marx

What does the 'Id' represent in Psychoanalytic Theory?

• The conscious awareness of reality.

• The moral compass of the mind.

• The primitive part focused on desires.

• The logical part of the mind.

What is Rational Choice Theory based on?

• Emotional decision-making.

• Random choices without thought.

• Rational calculations and evaluations.

• Social influences on behavior.