Sociology Study Guide

What is sociology?

• The study of individual behavior

• The scientific study of social behavior and groups

• The study of the natural world

Who coined the term "sociology"?

• Max Weber

• Émile Durkheim

• Auguste Comte

What does sociological imagination help us understand?

• Personal feelings only

• The connection between individual experiences and society

• The history of sociology

Which of the following is a key concept in the functionalist perspective?

• Conflict

• Manifest functions

• Symbols

The conflict perspective focuses on:

• Cooperation and stability

• Power struggles and inequality

• Everyday interactions

Who is associated with the interactionist perspective?

• Harriet Martineau

• George Herbert Mead

• Karl Marx

Which social science studies human behavior in groups?

• Chemistry

• Sociology

• Geography

What is a latent function?

• The intended outcome of a social action

• An unexpected consequence of a social action

• A negative impact on society

What does “anomie” refer to in sociology?

• A type of government

• A feeling of normlessness in society

• A cultural norm

Sociology is best defined as: a) A study of animals b) A branch of psychology c) A systematic study of social behavior

• A study of animals

• A branch of psychology

• A systematic study of social behavior