EDUP3143 TOPIC 1 | DEFINITION, THEORIES AND VIEWS OF SOCIOLOGIST

Social control ensures individuals follow societal norms and behave according to accepted values.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the definition of sociology?

• The study of human biology

• The study of social relationships and institutions
  

• The study of political systems

• None of the above

Social Stratification refers to:

• The process of exchanging cultural ideas

• How society ranks people based on factors like income, education and occupation

• The shared norms in society

• None of the above

 Functionalism suggests that society is made up of different parts that work together for the good of the whole.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Cultural diffusion only happens when people travel from one country to another.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It can happen through media, trade, etc.

The Rukun Negara is Malaysia's national ideology, which promotes unity and justice.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which theory focuses on how inequalities and power struggles shape society?

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

Formal social control includes actions like family members teaching respect and good manners.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

This is informal social control.

According to Structural Functionalism, social facts:

• are individual opinions

• have no function in society

• have a function in keeping society stable

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in Malaysia?

• Eating Nasi Lemak

• Speaking in only the Malay language

• Adopting Western fast food like pizza